Student opinions on big SAT changes
OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW: Say goodbye to the old-fashioned pencil-and-paper test, and say hello to the digital world. Tetra Images Ben Meyler | Writer January 28, 2022 Starting 2024, the SAT will […]
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Winter Olympics: The SCHS Winter Spirit Assembly
TRITON CHEER opens up the Winter Olympic Spirit Assembly commencing the school spirit. Talie Folsom Talie Folsom | A&E Editor January 28, 2022 San Clemente High School held another great spirit assembly on January 27. Whether […]
Prima Deshecha Landfill features 4,000 tons of trash a day and growing
Cassidy O’Toner | Writer & Daniella Flores | Writer January 27, 2022 When you think of the Prima Deshecha Landfill, what comes to mind? How about 4,000 tons of trash a day? Methane seeping up […]
Why you shouldn’t drive to school
Robert Schumacher | Writer January 21, 2022 A typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year, which is over 50% of an average household’s annual CO2 emissions. This means that […]
5G poses problems for airplanes
Eden Milligan | Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2022 5G—the 5th generation of telecommunications and the talk of constant Verizon and AT&T commercials—is here. It has been called “the biggest upgrade ever,” the next leap in communication, […]
How the costs of masks and tests contribute to wealth inequality
THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION seeks solutions to ongoing inequality exacerbated by COVID costs. Modern Healthcare Daniella Flores | Writer January 21, 2022 As the omicron variant has spread like wildfire throughout the United States in the […]
The loss of The Fuel Shack
THE FUEL SHACK, beloved San Clemente restaurant, is now permanently closed. Ruby Hawbecker Ruby Hawbecker | Writer 21 January, 2022 A San Clemente local business, The Fuel Shack, closed for good on January 16, 2022. […]
Excessive rain as an indicator of climate change
Sosie Casteel | Head Editor January 21, 2021 2021 brought an astonishing amount of rain. To the majority of the world, rain is a blessing. Rain brings life to plants and smiles to sun-bleached faces. […]
Theories arise about the betrayal of Anne Frank and her family
Helene MacBeth | Writer January 19, 2022 Of all of the Jewish families that were forced into hiding during Nazi raids, the Franks, who hid in a secret annex for 761 days, are by far […]
Disney Genie+ comes to Disneyland
Danielle Generaux | Student Life Editor January 21, 2022 “It’s like having a genie in the palm of your hand!” says Disney about its new programs. On December 8, 2021, Disneyland adopted new programs called Disney […]