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The English language, with colloquial contractions, plural compound nouns, and non-finite verb complements are a challenge to native speakers, and prove to be even more of a trial for people learning English. In school, we learn how to master other foreign languages such as Spanish, Tagalog, and French, but this …

In elementary school it is almost a rite of passage to pick up an instrument, play in the fifth grade ensemble, and terrorize the neighbors with out of tune “wahs” and “oom pah pahs” while practicing. As students graduate from playing hot cross buns, those who go onto middle school …

A photographer, an editor-in-chief, a coder, a graphic designer, and most importantly  an entrepreneur; while most high schoolers are consumed with their studies and extracurricular activities, senior Jhanna Shaghaghi has been building a legacy through her self-run magazine, Lucid. Shaghaghi possesses a plethora of positions for her publication. “I assist …

No MC Friday football game is complete without an outstanding performance by our award-winning band. In this year’s space-themed field show, the hard work and dedication of the Marching Sundevils is apparent in their militant footwork, talented playing, and overall musical prowess. While all eyes are on the band during …

They put on your school dances, pep rallies, and spirit days. Sundevils know them as a single unit––ASB––but each individual contributes to the work that takes place behind the scenes. Who are they? Chloe Nguyen: ASB President. Nguyen is an organized student who provides stability and structure to ASB’s projects …

Blue bins and aluminum tins are two crucial components to MC’s recycling program conducted by the Critical Skills classroom in the H-building. Each Tuesday during fourth and fifth period, students from the class visit over 70 rooms on campus to collect plastic, glass, and aluminum from classroom bins. On average, …

As students settle into their school routines, many are noticing the smiling faces of new teachers and staff members on campus. Here are some quick facts about the additions to MC’s faculty this school year: Stephanie Alarcon- Biology 1, World History, High School English 1, Learning Strategies Margaret Armijo- Civics, World History …

The date that is more than just another space on the calendar. September 11th, 2001 is recognized on nearly every continent. On 9/11, every citizen of the United States is called to remember those who died in the deadly terror attacks on the World Trade Center. This year, incoming freshmen …

Five students decked out in red polos take their places at a table. In their arsenals, they each carry scratch paper, cat-like reflexes, and a rapid intellect. Adjacent is another table filled with students from an opposing team. The buzzers sound, as each team completes a quick technical buzzer check, …

While some may know him as the wrestling coach, and others simply as Mr. Miller, Gail Miller is one of the more well-known faces on campus. Continuing a legacy preceded by Mr. Bird and Mr. Curry, Mr. Miller was recently named one of the PUSD teachers of the year. “This …