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Two Strappin Backpackin

Two Strappin’ Backpackin’

Lauren Walker, Managing Editor January 14, 2018

    I used to wake with back pain. From what? I did not know. I struggled through my morning routine, too sore to even bend down. But, I carried on with my life as per usual, swinging my backpack...

We need our tests back!

Mikayla Flores, Op/Ed Editor January 14, 2018

    “Learn from your mistakes,” are wise words my mother said to me.     But how am I supposed to do that if my teacher doesn’t give back tests?     In high school we study for...

Ugly Sweaters parties, an even uglier idea?

Sam O'Connell, Senior Staff Writer January 14, 2018

    Each year during December as I’m walking through the halls, I see it. Mostly red with some green and tacky print in the middle. Ugly sweaters. The issue of wearing these on a regular basis has...

Many students are hurt by college rejection not only because of the fact that their dream schoolsdid not want them, but also because of how they think other people will react, fearing the judgement and social pressure.

Keeping up appearances

Punya Sidhu, Feature Editor May 5, 2017

       For the typical high school senior, receiving college acceptances and rejections is a nerve wracking and sometimes even dreadful time. But what may be even worse than the disappointment...

With prom coming up soon, girls are getting ready to find the perfect dress. A student created instagram page has been set up to help girls not get the same dress as their peers.

Dress Difficulties

Sam O'Connell, Staff Writer February 28, 2017

    Prom, a wonderful, once in a lifetime and, most importantly, expensive experience.     While the boys of Monte Vista currently try and figure out how they will ask their high school sweethearts...

Flower Talk

Flower Talk

Nicola Bezudi, Staff Writer February 28, 2017

    Looking for the perfect flowers for the one you love? Perhaps there’s some colourful blooms you should rather avoid when gifting flowers to your date, friend, or acquaintance.     Which...

Older sibling Mary Mikaili (right) helps her younger sister Marina Mikaili (left) with an assignment. Mary made sure Marina understood what she was teaching, so she could do well. (Courtesy of Mary Mikaili)

Sharing is (not always) caring

Claire Chu, Staff Writer February 23, 2017

   It’s quite normal for an older sibling to pass down tests and assignments to their younger sibling. Other than receiving good grades, it really isn’t contributing to their success.     If...

History-themed memes decorate the wall outside of the AP World History classroom. Every year, it weeks like theres been more and more pressure to take AP classes. Its time to see if theyre really as big of a deal as everyone makes them out to be. (Courtesy of Michael Rhee)

Advanced pressure classes

Michael Rhee, Staff Writer February 23, 2017

    AP Courses. Weighted classes. No weekly workload limit. Back when I was still a naive little Freshman, these words intimidated me into thinking that surviving an AP class would be the greatest...

Snapchat is a very popular app among millennials. (Courtesy of Snapchat)

Snapchat ruins lives

Nima Ashrafi, Staff Writer January 25, 2017

   Friendship is one of the most important things in life. But in today’s society, some things are really bringing down the value of friendship. And one of those things, is Snapchat.    Don’t...

Was 2016 Really “The Worst Year Yet?”

Was 2016 Really “The Worst Year Yet?”

Eshana Seshadri, Social Media Editor January 24, 2017

    You’ve heard these phrases time and time again…”Let’s leave that in 2016,” “Was it the worst year ever, or what?”     Social media has decried 2016 as the worst year, yet...

SAT & AP Tests...How much is enough?

SAT & AP Tests…How much is enough?

Katrina Flores, Managing Editor January 23, 2017

   If fearing for college debt isn’t enough, what about paying for all of the standardized and AP tests you take in high school?    Many students are taking these tests to have a better chance...

The Problem with Black Friday

Adam Al Desouky and Wade Moldenhauer January 13, 2017

     Black Friday may seem great at first, with all the discounts and cheap prices, but should it really be right after Thanksgiving Day?      Thanksgiving is a day when we should be thankful...

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