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Hacky sacking at SCHS

Emma Llamas | Writer May 26, 2026Hacky Sacking first became mainstream in the 1990s among grunge and other counter culture groups. However, the game is now now making a massive comeback, primarily among high school [...]
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SCHS Futures Program students on national television

Madison Rae Cabagbag | Social Media Editor May 26, 2026 An overwhelming critique of the modern school system stems from a lack of preparation for the career world. The declining job market, unpredictability of AI, and [...]
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Prom 2026 recap

Kat Piantka | Editor-in-Chief May 26, 2026 On May 16th, 2026, SCHS upperclassmen hit the roads to Anaheim for prom at the Artic Center. Prom is a highly anticipated event full of festivities alongside friends, and [...]
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A new standard: exploring changes to grading at SCHS

Polina Pelipenko | News Editor May 23, 2026 With every upcoming school year, students have heard murmurs of a new grading system emerging. Yet this 2025-2026 school year, the foundation for the new grading system [...]
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Our 2025-2026 Triton of the Year nominees

Evan Potwora | Opinion Editor May 22, 2026 Every year, our teachers and administrators select a group of 5 students that they believe embody what it means to be a Triton. As a great honor, [...]
Columns & Opinion

A case for IB reform at SCHS

Audrey Folia | Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2026 In prefacing this article, there are a few things that I would like to make clear. Firstly, the IB program at SCHS is successful in many ways. From [...]
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Going Greek: sisterhood, status, and social pressure

Margot Lee | A&E Editor April 3, 2026 As the class of 2026 makes their college decisions, the concept of Greek life seems to come up frequently in the commitment process. But what does it [...]

The 2026 Growler airshow crash

Carson Neuhausen | News Editor May 26, 2026 On May 17th, 2026, two EA-18G “Growler” fighter jets collided midair during an aerial demonstration. This marked one of the most significant and dramatic military aviation mishaps [...]
The fall of Spirit Airlines
Hantavirus returns aboard the MV Hondius

Hacky sacking at SCHS

Emma Llamas | Writer May 26, 2026Hacky Sacking first became mainstream in the 1990s among grunge and other counter culture groups. However, the game is now now making a massive comeback, primarily among high school [...]
SCHS Futures Program students on national television
Prom 2026 recap

2026 MLB Opening Week: predictions for the season ahead

Ryan Bautista | Head Editor & Layout Manager April 5, 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, baseball season is upon us once again. The pitchers are warming up, batters are getting into their stances, and the first [...]
Triton Varsity Boys Volleyball upset against Tesoro
March Madness: day one summary

Humor and its place in the news

Ryan Bautista | Layout Manager & Head Editor May 22, 2026 Everyone in Newspaper hates how I write. Well, hate is a strong word. Let me reword it: everyone in Newspaper strongly dislikes and can’t [...]
Flop till you drop: high school students and their love for Rainbow Sandals
Depop: how students sell their way into a side hustle

The rise of the backrooms: from creepy pasta to cinema

Monica Santana Huchin | Photo Editor May 26, 2026 On May 29, 2026, one of this year’s most awaited movies will finally be released in theaters. However, this story is not one that’s entirely new. The [...]
Bandit’s mark on San Clemente
Club Chalamet: the rise of parasocial online behavior