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Foul–baiting is just part of the game

Foul–baiting is just part of the game

Hudson Davis, Staff writer June 2, 2026

Viewers say that this era of NBA basketball has gotten out of hand. As of May 2026, Shai Gilgeous–Alexander is the back–to–back MVP, Clutch Player of the Year and 2025 Finals MVP and champion. Despite...

The internet isn’t fun anymore

The internet isn’t fun anymore

Devon Valance, Opinion/web-editor-in-chief April 30, 2026

Nowadays, being online sucks. Images generated by artificial intelligence are taking over Pinterest, every other video on TikTok is an advertisement and Twitter, which used to function like the town square...

The job journey

The job journey

Fin Rios, Graphics/Back Page Editor December 9, 2025

As the second semester of the 2024–’25 school year began, I knew I needed to plan in order to secure a summer job. I started applying two months before the school year ended, with high hopes of getting...

Which sport owns Christmas?

Which sport owns Christmas?

Noah Schlosser, Sports Editor December 8, 2025

The Chase Center roared as Lebron James and Stephen Curry faced off in another Christmas Day clash. Curry hit one of his iconic “Curry range” three–pointers to tie the game with just over seven seconds...

Box up the tree: it’s only September

Box up the tree: it’s only September

Juliana Millies, Staff Writer November 17, 2025

On Halloween night, people all around the world went to bed with shivers from the spooky season. When they woke on Nov. 1, it was to the smell of evergreens and the sound of carols. It seemed the holiday...

The life of a showhurl

The life of a showhurl

Liv Ludwick, A&E section/web-editor-in-chief October 30, 2025

Known for her consistent pop hits, stage presence and innumerable fanbase, Taylor Swift has become one of the most influential artists of 21st century pop. By setting the stage for artists like Sabrina...

ADVANCING ACADEMICS: Mylie Boos ‘26 and Ava Azlein ‘26 take notes during a lecture in AP Psychology for their upcoming exam in May.

APs open doors for students

Rae Sirota–Foster, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

Advanced Placement classes often receive criticism for being stressful, overly demanding and not worth the trouble. However, for many high school students, AP classes are absolutely worth the effort. One...

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