New shops join Del Mar: new energy and fresh flavors
Stella Nelson | Writer October 4, 2025 The heart of San Clemente, Avenida Del Mar, is a place recognized by many SoCal residents for its coastal charm. It makes a perfect place for dinner with […]
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The U.S. government shutdown: a summary
Carson Neuhausen | News Editor October 4, 2025 At 12:00 A.M. on October 1, 2025, the federal government officially shut down after Congress failed to pass a new budget for the nation’s agencies. This “lapse […]
Nationwide Starbucks closures: Is San Clemente next?
Margot Lee | A&E Editor October 3, 2025 Announced by Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol on September 25th, 2025, the beloved coffee chain will be closing locations across the country, leaving thousands of employees at risk […]
Jane Goodall: a life dedicated to making the world a better place
Sedona Sweginnis | Newsroom Manager & Head Editor October 3, 2025 Jane Goodall, one of the most influential female scientists in history, passed away from natural causes at 91 years-old this Wednesday, October 1, 2025. […]
The war in Gaza: an optimistic update
Carson Neuhausen | News Editor September 30, 2025 The past few weeks have been among the most pivotal in the Gaza conflict. On September 29th alone, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a […]
How aesthetics are changing for technology: iPhone 17
Maddie Lander| Writer September 28, 2025 On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Apple released the new iPhone 17 line at their jaw-dropping event where expectations were sky-high. Apple has been known for their clean and modern […]
Charlie Kirk’s assassination: what comes next?
Polina Pelipenko | News Editor September 28, 2025 Charles James Kirk was an American political activist who was assassinated on Utah University’s campus on September 10th. He was debating on […]
Trump vs. Tylenol: origins of the medication’s link to autism
Ella Harry | Head Editor September 26, 2025 In a White House conference this past Monday, President Trump made claims linking rising diagnoses of autism to prenatal use of Tylenol. The theory, first introduced by […]
Remembering Robert Redford
Sedona Sweginnis | Newsroom Manager & Head Editor September 19, 2025 Prominent and revered star, director, philanthropist, and environmentalist, Robert Redford sadly passed away this Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Redford passed peacefully in his sleep […]
Espresso Rivalry: Luckin Coffee takes on Starbucks
Ella Harry | Head Editor & Emerson Watt | Opinion Editor September 12, 2025 In recent years, a new coffee titan has emerged. Founded in 2017 in Beijing, Luckin Coffee has quickly become Starbucks’s biggest […]