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Awards Show Rundown

     In the year of 2024, there were many influential movies, television shows, actors, and artists. As January and February roll around, awards...

Puka Nacua: This Rookie Deserves a Cookie

 Oxford Languages defines the word determined as “having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.”      Makea “Puka” Nacua is the very...

Willy Wonka and His Chocolate Factory

The new hit movie, Wonka has flown off the charts, topping the box office for the third time since its first release. Many are...

“Modern Love”: Dating with the Teens of Today

     Cupid bows and teddy bears and chocolate hearts, oh my! With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching, you’re sure to see more of your fellow high...

Opinion: Leave The G.R.W.M.s to The Grown-Ups

       Just like how the young generation of the 2010s was hooked on flip phone lipgloss and neon hair extensions, the youth of today has...

Never Ever Give Up

NEGU: This motto and message was first created by a young Orange County girl by the name of Jessie Rees. Jessie Rees was diagnosed...

There was a lot to see in 2023

     Welcome to the rundown of some of the biggest events of this year. Like 2022, 2023 has been a very wild and memorable year,...

The MVHS Marching Band is in High Demand

     Following a series of competitions that took place in the fall season, our very own Mission Viejo High School marching band and color guard...

All a-boat the ILWU

      With the strikes from SAG-AFTRA, the WGA, and the UAW, 2023 was brimming with talk of unions. So, for a change of pace, here’s...

Loki is a low-key hit — and only one part of the inter-connected future of Marvel

     “I am Loki, of Asgard, and I am burdened with glorious purpose.”      In the case of the hit Disney+ Marvel series, Loki, “glorious purpose” refers...

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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...

DEFINITELY OUR LAST ISSUE

     It was around this time last year that The Diablo Dispatch announced its closing. After 589 years, our well-respected publication feared our final defeat.      The...

What would happen if we see a rematch in the 2024 election?

     Millions of people across America are feeling a very specific way; a feeling that can only be expressed as ‘needing a bigger boat.’ Relief...

Color Guard Isn’t Just a Sport — It’s a Family.

Color guard is so much more than throwing rifles and flags around. They have practices more than some sports around campus, and they never...

Valentine’s Day: What is so good about it anyway!?

Valentine’s Day is celebrated by 57% of people of all ages across the nation. The day is about lovey-dovey couples, sweet things for your...