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  • Women lead larger gothic roles

    Women lead larger gothic roles

    Upon typing “gothic literature themes” into Google’s search bar, a list of topics can be spotted. Among them, you can catch the not-so-surprising theme of “women in distress.” Of course, considering the gothic genre peaked in the late 18th century, the concept of emotional insight in women was yet to be seen just as…

  • Historical Rainfall floods Southern California

    Recent rain storms brought flooding and destruction to Southern California. An atmospheric river that lasted from Feb. 3-7 brought incredible rainfall, in some areas as much as 14 inches in five days, and caused mudslides and evacuations. A second storm began Feb. 19-20. On the 19, two of three southbound lanes closed due to…

  • Historical verdict sets the future for parental responsibilities

    Historical verdict sets the future for parental responsibilities

      On Feb. 6, 2024, Jennifer Crumbly, mother of the Oxford High School shooter in Michigan, was convicted for four involuntary manslaughter charges. This is the first time a parent has been charged guilty and prosecuted for a mass shooting committed by their child.   Two years prior, Ethan Crumbly opened fire at Oxford…

  • Boys’ soccer heads through to CIF

    Boys’ soccer heads through to CIF

    Fans, parents and friends fill the stands to support the excitement and joy the community faces as they celebrate the accomplishments of the boys’ soccer season. From team dinners, to the final goal of the game, to when the clock struck zero, each and every player contributed their own strengths to get Boys Varsity…

  • Beach Volleyball sets up for a new season

    Beach Volleyball sets up for a new season

    Hustle, hit and repeat. With only two players on the court at a time in beach volleyball, it is more important than ever for players to be on top of their game. Jan. 23 marks the start of the season for the team, and they continue to prepare for games throughout February and March.…

  • Inaugural stadium built for a women’s sports team

    Inaugural stadium built for a women’s sports team

    On Oct. 19, 2023, the owners of the Kansas City [KC] Current, a National Women’s Soccer League, announced their plans to build the Canadian Pacific Kansas City [CPKC] stadium on the Berkley riverfront, making it the first stadium built for women’s sports. For decades, women’s sports teams have been playing as guests in male…

  • Teenagers struggle to find jobs without prior experience

    Teenagers struggle to find jobs without prior experience

    Becoming a teenager translates to a whole list of new experiences. These range from starting high school, to driving and finally to the dreaded and near impossible task of finding a job. As more and more students start driving and going out on their own, more and more are trying to find a job…

  • Students get physical with EMR class

    Students get physical with EMR class

    For students interested in improving and contributing to our community in positive ways, there are many opportunities available to get involved on campus. One of them is Casey Graham’s  Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) class. “The class is sort of an intro to emergency medical technician studies,” Graham said. Students will leave the class prepared…

  • Athletes sign away their next four years

    Athletes sign away their next four years

    As the pen hits the paper, several athletes watch as their next four years are signed into contract. With the hectic season of college applications out of the way, many assume that committed athletes can sit back and enjoy the second semester of their senior year. This, however, is far from the truth. Instead,…

  • Trader Joes Supplies students with delicious snacks

    Trader Joes Supplies students with delicious snacks

    We all know and love Trader Joe’s, so I made it a mission to find the best easy after school options. With such a wide selection of food and a location so close to our campus, Trader Joes is a fantastic option to pick up an after school snack. I chose to rate my…