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2022 Recap

     2022 was a year that was jam-packed with all sorts of “Did that really happen?” and “What did that guy say?” moments. And with...

Room For Seconds?

     When the thought of Thanksgiving crosses the mind of many Americans, one of the dishes that is greatly remarked and noted is the all-important...

Best Ways to stop Vaping

 3,200. 3,200 is around the number of teens that smoke their first cigarette, vape, or hookah every day in the United states of America....

Aaron Sorkin’s Play Adaptation “To Kill A Mockingbird” Gives The Novel New Life

     A couple months back I had the privilege to see The Book of Mormon live on Broadway, and just recently I was able to...

Veterans Day: Not Just a Day off School

November 11th is Veterans Day, a holiday that many people take advantage of instead of honoring. To most Americans, Veterans Day is just a...

Local Midterms: Why voting is important and who was elected

     Your voice matters! If you can vote, you should. You may think that your one vote won't matter, but that could not...

“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” (In October, I Guess)

     It was the week of Halloween.      I had to go to the store for some last-minute spooky supplies, to prepare for the best day of...

The College Admissions Process Is Abysmal

     This article is not meant to criticize the way colleges admit students; they play with the hands they are dealt. However, the...

Conquering The College Admissions Process

     The college application process should be pretty easy, just submit one application at one date and see if you get accepted or not, right?...

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Who are the Real Monsters?

 Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, is Ryan Murphy's newest Netflix release. This season is the second of his previous work, Monsters: The...

As Concert Ticket Prices Increase, Frustration Does Too

Concert ticket prices have gone through the roof in the past few years. This isn't just inflation's fault, but the ticketing websites, show companies,...

Living in the Present: A Thing of the Past

       I’m a senior. It’s an odd thing for me to say, an even stranger reality to live. And every other senior I’ve talked to...

Take a Stand against Beauty Standards

Plastic surgery. When’s the last time you saw a celebrity without it? Hard to recall, right? That’s because despite all the abundant health risks...

The Rise of Chappell Roan, The Midwest Princess

     What do lipstick-stained teeth, sparkles, and pink cowgirl hats have in common? Chappell Roan, that’s who.      The increasingly popular singer-songwriter, who’s the vivid alter-ego of...

A Review of the 2024 Prom (From Someone Who Didn’t Go)

     Sparkly dresses, loud music, and… Richard Nixon?       Whether or not you went to this year’s prom, chances are you’ve already heard tons about it. Like,...

Lights, camera… landscaping?

     I’m sure a lot of you have noticed the recently improved landscape area by the front office, but how much do you know about...

A Q&A With Some of Mission Viejo High School’s Retiring Teachers

Mrs. Aldemir: Q: What are some of the most memorable moments of your teaching career? A: Field trips to Olvera Street & Old Town San Diego,...

The Movie of the Millenium: “Foodfight!”

     “You cold-farted itch,” says Foodfight! protagonist Dex Dogtective, who is a dog and a detective, and also the owner of the Copabanana nightclub (voiced...