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in NewsThe Willow Project
As the climate change crisis worsens, issues such as oil and petroleum drilling are receiving increased media attention. Symptoms of the rising crisis become more evident by the day, whether it be through changing weather cycles or policy changes. On March 13, The Biden administration approved a massive oil project in Alaska’s oil-rich area. The […] More
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Six Killed in a ‘Cartel-Style Execution,’ Motives Left Unclear
On this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day, residents of Goshen, California complained of a noise they believed to be coming from an active shooter. Tulare County police officers were dispatched to the neighborhood as early in the morning as 3:37 a.m. but were unable to prevent any fatalities. Six people were shot and killed, […] More
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AI in Schools: A Blessing or a Curse?
When the modern calculator was invented, it was met with fear. Worries rose amongst teachers and mathematicians, who were concerned that it would make people mentally lazy. Today, calculators are an ordinary tool for both students and professionals. A similar question shakes the now, asking if AI will change how writing is learned. With millions […] More
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Nancy Pelosi: Retirement From House Leadership Positions
After two decades of leadership, Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she would not run for any leadership position in future elections for Congress. Pelosi stepped down after Democrats lost control of the House to the Republicans in the midterm elections. According to the Associated Press, Pelosi said on the House floor, “I will […] More
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Shelby Schlaht Waves Goodbye to MC
After nearly a year of working on MC’s campus, English teacher Shelby Schlaht plans to take a new leap in her career plans. Before teaching High School English 1-2 and 3-4 at MC, Schlaht spent her time as a teacher in both Las Vegas and Grossmont High School. On all campuses, however, she preferred to […] More
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Mackenzie Cunningham: CIF Athlete of the Year
Mackenzie Cunningham, an MC senior, tri-sport varsity athlete, and the MC’s Female Athlete of the Year in 2021, added to her impressive athletic record last week when she became the San Diego Section CIF Mission Federal North County Conference Female Winter Student Athlete of the Year. The long award title is indicative of the extensive […] More
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Aiden Geary: The New Eagle Scout
In the beginning of October 2021, Senior Aiden Geary began work on a kiosk that would be installed in the front of MC. The building project would be part of his journey to become an Eagle Scout. The Eagle Scouts are a high-ranked, performance based group that both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts have the […] More
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“Our Town” at MC
The drama program at MC, also known as “Theatre at the Mount,” has been performing for the MC community for many years. Ranging from vivid musicals such as “West Side Story” and “Les Miserables,” to meaningful plays like “Humbletown.” Currently, “Theatre at the Mount” is performing the play “Our Town.” Written in 1938 by Thornton […] More
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MC’s Athletic Trainer: Melissa Fitzgibbon
As of this school year, MC has taken on a new athletic trainer and addition to the MC community, Melissa Fitzgibbon. Fitzgibbon has cared for numerous patients across the U.S., providing her with both the knowledge and experience to fully tend and care for all Sundevil athletes. Being an athletic trainer has been a dream […] More
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Sabrina Oakley Scores 1000th Point
On the precipice of scoring her 1000th point, a fire was lit under girls’ varsity basketball player, Sabrina Oakley. She played against Ramona High School in a home game. With the support of her coaches, teammates, and their offensive strategy, “The System”, her teammates pushed the ball up the court giving her lee way for […] More
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2022 March Madness Rundown
March Madness is a memorable time for athletes and fans to appreciate their love of basketball across the nation consisting of multiple team upsets, buzzer beaters, and the very close edge of your seat games. March Madness is not only a big-time sports event that everyone looks forward to watching; it is a tournament full […] More
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MC Spring Sports Recap – Varsity Edition
Spring has bloomed, but MC’s spring sports season has finally come to an end, with many accomplishments that will hang in the form of banners and plaques in MC’s gym. MC’s 2022 spring sports teams have all worked hard this season and many saw success in league wins, CIF qualifications, and exciting games that the […] More
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Good Omens Season 2
Many fans of the Amazon Prime sitcom Good Omens look forward to the premier of season 2, set to release this summer. The plot of the series is based on Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s 1990 novel Good Omens, which follows the plot of Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and Crowley (David Tennant), an angel and a […] More
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La Jolla: A Runaway City
Since the 1950’s, select residents of La Jolla have sought for their community to be separated from the larger city of San Diego. In the past two years, efforts have only increased, with actions currently underway in order to evaluate the possible effects the split would have on government spending and tax revenue. President Trace […] More
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Attention MC Teachers: New Verification Process for Grade Input
Recently, the Poway Unified School District has implemented a new requirement for teachers regarding the input of students’ grades. Previously, a teacher was simply able to log into their school account, before proceeding with their grading. Once that was deemed “not secure enough”, teachers then had to be emailed a verification code to enter before […] More
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Fast Fashion and Big Name Brands
Within the last ten years big-name fashion brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Balenciaga have been experiencing an abundance of criticism due to their unethical practices. They have perpetuated the problem of low wages, by purposefully lowering the cost of labor far below what it should be, thus causing poverty, and capitalizing on consumer unawareness. […] More
