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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...

With (pink) ribbons and lace, and many a brave face, these fighters are powering through — this is a fight that you can join,...

     October is the month of Halloween — the month of pumpkins, skeletons, spiders, and witches’ hats. Everywhere you turn, nature is celebrating the changing...

Why are you insecure?

     Growing up, I always thought my teen years were the time of insecurities and blossoming maturity. I believed that 15 or 16 years of...

Halloween and the Real Reason it’s Celebrated

     Halloween is a national holiday celebrated all over the world, though not officially made as a federal holiday. Have you ever wondered what the...

A Look into the Marching Band Season

Winter, summer, spring, and back to fall as football season begins, so does band season. And with band season comes band camp, competitions, halftime...

Are Honors Classes Worth it?

       At the beginning of the school year, each student has the decision whether or not to take an honors class or more...

The State of California is in Distress

       If you live in California, or specifically Southern California, you have most likely heard about Hurricane Hilary. Hurricane Hilary was formed in the Pacific...

Pablo’s Got a New Sport

     Girls flag football is burning up the field with an aggressive determination to win, with both Varsity and JV representing our school and making...

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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...

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...