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Fight for the trophy: Rankings for the 2024 MLB postseason

Ryan Bautista | News Editor October 4, 2024 It’s fall! Leaves are falling, the weather is getting colder, and baseball fans are glued to their TVs for the next month or so. That’s right, it’s [...]
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Destroyed Banned Books Club display raises community controversy

Taylor Van Dijk | Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2024 September 22-28th marked this year’s national Banned Books Week, which San Clemente celebrated via the banned books display at the local library. The display featured an array [...]
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How to ace the October SAT

Carly Altman | Head Editor September 26, 2024 With standardized testing weaving its way back into the realm of college applications, the SAT dates this next month are extremely prevalent for high school students, with [...]
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Is the International Baccalaureate program really worth it?

Audrey Folia | Head Editor September 26, 2024 As the date to drop classes draws nearer, many juniors participating in the international baccalaureate, or IB, program are questioning whether they’re a good fit. The program prides [...]
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Would changes to the Second Amendment silence the heightening of national gun violence?

Kat Piantka | Newsroom Manager & Head Editor September 20, 2024 The ongoing debate on gun violence is continuing to raise controversy among the American people as school shootings and threats of shootings heighten panic [...]
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Why is the Class of ’25 letting Spirit Week dress-up days flop?

Michelle Monier | Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2024 The week before Homecoming is supposed to be a time of vibrant school spirit, student enthusiasm, and buzzing excitement for upcoming weekend events of the Homecoming parade, football [...]
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Everything Top 5 2025

Taylor Van Dijk | Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2024 This week has been a whirlwind of festivities, beginning with the Area Build on Monday, the Top 15 assembly on Tuesday, and the fun dress-up days everywhere [...]

Remembering H.H. Cotton’s

Kat Piantka | Newsroom Manager & Head Editor October 3, 2024 Beloved by many and seen as an iconic town staple on the historic Avenida Del Mar in our small beach town, H.H. Cotton’s Restaurant has [...]
Hurricane Helene leaves united Americans in its wake
Prime time to buy a new car: FED lowers interest rates

Where did Mr. Carter go?

Michelle Monier | Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2024 Last year, Principal Carter led his final commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024 and announced his departure from SCHS after nine years as our principal. Between then [...]
Stress of college decisions and the reality of college tours
Destroyed Banned Books Club display raises community controversy

A Washington Wipeout: Boise State victory 45-24

Ella Kittler | Writer October 3, 2024 The Boise State Broncos handed the Washington Cougars their first loss of the season in an electrifying matchup with a final score of 45-24. This intense game attracted [...]
Fight for the trophy: Rankings for the 2024 MLB postseason
Sam Darnold’s comeback ignites the NFL season

Is the California schools cell phone ban really necessary?

Emma Sutherland | Writer October 3rd, 2024 It is no secret that cell phones are essential requirements for teenagers in today’s society. With this comes the controversy of whether or not a cell phone is [...]
Are “smart” cars actually dumber?
The clash for the grass: sports teams battle for field space

SC revival of punk rock

Sienna Stone | Writer October 3, 2024 Every so often, teenage appreciators of bands like Green Day and Dead Kennedys dress in the style equivalent of the clothing section in Spirit Halloween. They attend the [...]
Netflix’s new documentary has resurfaced the Menendez brother’s case
Yüth magazine: old publication, new audiences