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Mission Viejo’s Funky Fresh Back to School Dance

Sophia Haque Students hopped back into the new school year at Mission’s 2018 Back to School Dance.      Mission’s 2018 back to school dance was on...

All Aboard: Paul McCartney releases Egypt Station

Keira Deer Paul McCartney releases his first new album in five years, already making it to the Top 200 Billboard Charts.     Listening to the first...

My My, Just How Much I Missed You!

Nicole Burns Mamma Mia is back a decade later with the same charm as the first, but twice the fun! *SPOILERS AHEAD*      Ah, yes,...

The Most Fire Student Section in the OC

Sydney Wilks  Formerly known as BSA, MVHS Inferno is an organization run by mostly seniors who are trying to boost school spirit at MVHS.     Their...

The Rise of Avocado Prices

Breanna Huynh How avocados are steadily increasing, both in cost and the world.     With the trending rise of avocados, it should come to...

Burn, Nike, Burn!

Lydia Curry It’s the first amendment to the Constitution, but the moment it goes against conservative beliefs, it’s disrespectful. Colin Kaepernick was one of the National...

Love Is Genderless In This Indian Ruling

Farah Morris In one of the biggest rulings of the year, India legalizes gay intercourse, with thousands celebrating not only in India, but across the...

Wrapped Up In Controversy! Soft Shell Tacos or Hard Shell?

One of the most debated topics in the world, one that has driven relationships between lovers, families, friends apart! What is the truth in...

The Cost of Freedom

Rachel Soo John McCain, former senator and POW, died on August 25th, 2018.  According to Cancer.org, only 1 out of every 143 men are diagnosed with...

SEN19RS: Where Will You Be a Year From Now?

Keemia Beizai Last year, some students feared rejection when asking someone to Homecoming. Now that they are seniors, they fear being rejected by college admission...

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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...