The “New Kid” experience
Sophie Rapeepat | Writer March 17, 2023 Being the “new kid” can suck, but many of us will be forced into this role at some point in our life. For Cameron Hewitt, that happened this […]
Columns & Opinion
Extreme rainfall creates landslide on SC beach trail
Gracie Reynolds | Writer March 17, 2023 San Clemente, our small beach town, is getting crushed by extreme weather that has lasted seemingly forever. This town is not built for the rain, especially with all […]
Secrets to muscle gain and progressive overload
Dylan Backer | Writer & Photographer March 17, 2023 Many gym-goers strive to become stronger. However, they may find themselves lifting the same weight for the same reps for every workout. Your body will […]
The list of banned books in American schools grows
Chloe Gerhard | Writer March 17th, 2023 Book bans are not new, but the censorship of books has been ramping up in recent years. In 2022, the American Library Association had 1,651 different books […]
What defines language fluency?
Amanda Dirpes | Writer March 17, 2023 Different people define language fluency in varying ways, depending on the individual’s personal experience, cultural background, and linguistic abilities. Some people may consider themselves fluent in a language […]
Daylight Savings: a survival guide
Jenna Forss | Writer March 16, 2023 “Spring forward, fall back”. Every American has chanted this phrase to remind themselves of that special time of year when they have to cope with that nighttime darkness […]
Biden administration approves controversial Willow Oil Project
Shea Gallagher | Student Life Editor March 17th, 2023 To much of our disappointment, the Biden administration decided to approve the Willow project, despite 3.6 million (and rising) signatures protesting it on change.org. Biden’s decision […]
What is this mysterious liquid falling from the sky?
Claire Hedger || Writer March 17, 2023 What is rain? Chances are if you asked that question to a Californian, they would not be able to answer. However, due to the recent fluctuation in southern California’s […]
Super bloom across California
Tyler Pearce | Head Editor March 7 2023 The winter of 2023 has brought an unusual amount of rain and snow to Southern California, and San Clemente has not been spared. However, […]
Is Tik Tok Chinese spyware?
Olivia Vergopia | Writer March 9, 2023 TikTok is officially on the chopping block with notable individuals accusing TikTok of being “Chinese spyware” and that their “data could end up in the hands of the […]