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“It’s All in Your Head”

Lucia Camp, News Editor March 21, 2024

"Women suffer much more from chronic pain and pain disorders than men. The reasons for these differences are biological, psychological, and sociocultural,” psychology instructor Meghan Roarty said. Despite...

A Climactic California Crisis: 2023-2024 Update

A Climactic California Crisis: 2023-2024 Update

Davis Ohanian, Sports Editor March 21, 2024

Facing a $68 billion dollar budget deficit, California, the world’s 5th largest economy, is struggling with the effects of inflation and high interest rates, constituting a budget crisis at the state...

An Interview with 97-year-old Post-WWII Veteran Calvin Camp

An Interview with 97-year-old Post-WWII Veteran Calvin Camp

Lucia Camp, News Editor February 2, 2024

Q: What Inspired You To Enlist? A: A military man came to my high school (Lancaster High School) and spoke to the seniors who wanted to hear his talk. I had this idea of being a pilot, and this guy really...

The Rise Of K-Pop

The Rise Of K-Pop

Dionne Peterson, Co Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2024

Vibrant, upbeat K-Pop songs, such as “Butter” by BTS and “The Feels” by Twice, flood American radio stations. “Squid Game,” popular on Netflix, won six Emmy awards in 2022. This reflects the...

La Cumbre Road and Calle Real

The La Cumbre Calamity

Lucia Camp, News Editor January 25, 2024

It’s 8:10 a.m. and you are confident that you can make it to school on time… until you hit the La Cumbre Overpass. The overpass between La Cumbre Road, Calle Real, and Las Palmas Drive backs up every...

Alaska Bound

Alaska Bound

Lucia Camp, News Editor November 26, 2023

After a 2 a.m. wake-up call, a grueling 2-hour bus ride, three flights, and a two-hour boat ride, the Stem Research Pathway (SRP) trip was officially underway. In August, seniors Andreas McClintock, Christiana...

Federal Trade Commission, et al. v. Amazon.com, Inc. Lawsuit: Why it Matters

Federal Trade Commission, et al. v. Amazon.com, Inc. Lawsuit: Why it Matters

Ada Green November 24, 2023

Think about the last time you received an Amazon package. You probably needed something small—that new book you wanted to read, a last-minute Halloween costume, a birthday present for a friend—and...

Summer Fashion Trends

Summer Fashion Trends

Cierra Nervo, Opinion Editor November 16, 2023

Dr. Martens Dr. Martens shoes, were first sold in the UK during the 1960s, but like most vintage clothing trends, Dr. Martens started to become popular again mid-2020. Students on campus can be spotted...

Boys Football Team on the Road to the Playoffs

Boys Football Team on the Road to the Playoffs

Davis Ohanian, Sports Editor November 16, 2023

 Up until Oct. 27, the football team had an undefeated start of the season as they strive for a league championship and a memorable season for graduating seniors. "Playing College football is definitely...

Fall Sports Recap - a Story of Success

Fall Sports Recap – a Story of Success

Davis Ohanian, Sports Editor November 16, 2023

Natalie Bianchi - Girls Volleyball Q: How has the team adjusted to all-time high participation? A: Everyone has adjusted very well and has been fully committed right when we started in August, which...

Current seniors Tanner Murphy and Annika Firlik working in AP Environmental Science.

The College Board Crisis

Lucia Camp and Christiana Cino November 16, 2023

Your score is in progress and should be available by the end of July. You’ll be notified by email when your score is available. This was the misleading notification 50 students received when they attempted...

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