Why students should register to vote
Trevor Ponsen | Writer February 1, 2024 As the US presidential election stands less than a year away, candidates and voters prepare the decision to help define America for the next 4 years. A major […]
Columns & Opinion
What is the deal with preparatory schools?
Blake McAlpin | Student Life Editor January 25, 2024 Each year the controversy behind “prep schools” arises during the college admissions season. A prep school, also known as a “feeder school,” is a private high school […]
The cure to the E-bike pandemic
Kat Piantka | News Editor January 18, 2024 The roads of San Clemente were once filled with cars and the occasional motorcycle; now they are swarming with the e-biking youths of this city. These […]
Gen Z’s Impact: shaping the 2024 elections with fresh perspectives
Tyler Pearce | Head Editor January 17, 2024 As the 2024 elections approach, Generation Z is set to play a huge role. Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z is ready to bring new energy […]
“New year, new me”– but is it?
Mea Marvin | Opinion Editor January 17, 2024 “New year, new me.” This famous – or rather infamous– cliche plagues the air every holiday season. This is a loaded phrase with so many different layers. […]
Psychedelics: from counterculture to mainstream medicine
Sophie Rapeepat | Head Editor November 16, 2023 Hearing the terms “acid,” “ecstasy,” and “shrooms” immediately triggers warning bells in most of our brains. These psychedelics alter a person’s perception of reality and can affect […]
Getting to know Dr. Sherine Smith and her future plans
Blake McAlpin | Student Life Editor December 18, 2o23 Born and raised in California, Dr. Sherine Smith has served as a prolific educator for decades. Dr. Smith attended Chico State for her bachelor’s and Pepperdine […]
Diva Down!
Tyler Pearce | Head Editor Dec 13, 2023 The political career of George Santos, once considered a promising figure in his party, has experienced a dramatic and bewildering decline, marked by a series of revelations and […]
Chip Cookies grand opening! Honest review
Claire Hedger | Arts & Entertainment Editor & Social Media Manager December 12, 2023 For those of you who love to have a late night sweet treat, I have great news for you. Chip Cookies […]
Word of year: rizz
Nicolle Generaux | Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2023 Oxford’s Word of the Year is rizz. For those who do not know, “rizz” is “a colloquial word, defined as style, charm, or attractiveness; the ability to attract […]