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"Minor Threats" #1 cover with art by Scott Hepburn. Courtesy of Dark Horse Comics.

Minor Threats Makes Major Splash on the Comic Industry

John Keller, Editor in Chief November 7, 2025

What happens when the bottom of the barrel henchmen and has-been supervillains are forced to go after the biggest baddie in the world? Pure and utter chaos. "Minor Threats” is a comedy focused comic...

Mrs. Kim talking to sophomores Kai Madrigal and Alexis Ortiz.

Behind Every Smile Lies a Story: Ms. Kim’s Extraordinary Journey

Valerie Sanchez, Staffer November 5, 2025

Could you ever imagine someone you walked by in the halls has taken care of extraordinary animals? Everyone has a story. People walk past strangers every day, not knowing the stories they carry, stories...

Senior Kylie Trexler drafting legislation in the bill room at Girl's State 2025.

Students at Work: Changing Lives One Policy at a Time

Aydin Evans, Feature Editor November 4, 2025

Senior Kylie Trexler has long been fascinated with politics. “For as long as I can remember, I’ve just loved it," Trexler said. “In general, politics drives me, and [the American Youth Association]...

Courtesy of Shauna Myron

The Goodness of Gratefulness

Hailey Myron, Staffer November 4, 2025

During the late weeks of November, families and friends sit down to eat all around the nation to celebrate a time of thankfulness. In preparation for the holiday months, students are excited to binge favorite...

Senior Kody Staggs and sophomore Jimmy  Resendiz Luna bonding over videos during class.

67, Brain Rot and Hank Green

Kylie Trexler, Photo Editor October 31, 2025

   As the clock ticks closer to 4:30 PM, students sit at their desk, eyes glazed over waiting for the exact second they can grab their phones, itching for their first scroll since 8:50 AM. Months past...

Alamo Drafthouse in The Village at Stone Oak on the Last Show Night for Sinners

Sinners a Historical Heartbreak with a Vampire Twist Returns to Theaters

Aurieanah Payton, Entertainment Editor October 31, 2025

Originality is a feat few movies have in this current age of cinema. With studios aiming to focus on spectacle, A-list actors, jokes that only land half the time and the idea that you have to please everyone,...

Seniors Dakota McMillan, Kylie McCranie, Eric Barnard, Breck Leon and Xavier Powell hard at work in the engineering lab.

P-TECH Incorporation Paves the Way for Students

Jacob Graybill, Staff Writer October 30, 2025

Student pathways are a tricky term to describe, whether it's just another word for a career, the foundation and plan of getting a career or a combination of both. Whether someone's on a path to a four-year...

Step 10: Done! Now show off your work.

Aydin’s Atrocities Issue One

Aydin Evans, Feature Editor October 29, 2025

*WARNING: THIS IS PURELY SATIRICAL*

Alternate cover for Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” album. Photo courtesy of Taylor Swift/ TAS Rights Management

Not Living: A Holistic Review of Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl”

Kylie Trexler, Photo Editor October 28, 2025

After months of excitement from a loyal fanbase, Taylor Swift’s newest album released on Friday, Oct. 3rd. Swift announced her album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on a podcast with her fiancé Travis...

Senior Marisol Aguilar handing out flyers for the Spanish Club at the club fair.

Opinion: Should Every Student Be Involved?

Aurieanah Payton, Entertainment Editor October 28, 2025

A club is only as good as the number of people it has. However, as the years roll by and the school continues to grow, the push for clubs has become an afterthought for many students. Coming into their...

Mrs. Stephanie Ruvalcaba teaching her class about the different types of income in personal financial literacy.

Learning by Living

Aydin Evans, Feature Editor October 17, 2025

Instead of the usual grating of pencils on paper or dull hum of concentration, laughter and excitement fill the air in the social studies classroom. Students lean over laptops debating apartment prices,...

The rundown of Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology kick-off

Ava Brown, Staffer October 17, 2025

Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology kick-off at St. Mary's University commenced on Saturday, Sept. 6. When kick-off started, the robotics team saw a video of the new game for this year, factoids,...

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