Students, parents, and staff members at MC were notified of a possible gun threat that became apparent last night. The social media image in question circulated via Instagram at approximately 10:08 PM after concerned students began taking action to bring attention to the situation. Various members of the community eventually …

Co-Written: Nicole Glidden| Opinions Editor To be frank, people can be hypocritical assholes. Society constantly demands that we practice what we preach, yet this societal dictate is easily glossed over when it comes to the commonly quoted axiom: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” The importance of first impressions …

Known for her iconic hit single “Girl on Fire”, stunning vocals, and sentiments of female empowerment, 35-year-old contemporary R&B music sensation Alicia Keys has taken media by storm once again. Last May, Keys wrote an essay on Lenny Letter, a weekly online feminist newsletter, describing her “desire to listen to …

It’s September. A full month and 13 days before Halloween, and it seems as though the entire city of San Diego has been infested with Spirit Halloween’s, tacky pumpkin decorations, and mainstream, bite sized candy. Walking through drug stores and supermarkets after Halloween is like walking through a town that’s …

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 …

MC’s field hockey girls dominated their game against Otay Ranch on Wednesday, beginning the season with a strong 5-0 win. “We surprised ourselves because our passing was so on point and we worked really well together… it was like the perfect game,” senior and team co-captain Jenna Sheppard said. MC’s …

While the students of the Poway Unified School District were enjoying their summer break, internal conflict was brewing among the district’s administration. Late last April, PUSD’s superintendent John Collins was placed on administrative leave while an internal audit, a formal investigation of accounts and finances, requested by Poway Unified’s Board …

The week of April 18-22, MC’s Environmental Club brought a new spirit week to the campus in an attempt to celebrate Earth Day. MC senior and club vice president Elisa Serrano described the club’s motivation behind the spirit week. “It was basically a way to get people more aware of …

This past Monday the Poway Unified Superintendent, John Collins, was placed on administrative leave while an internal audit is being completed. The audit of one of the county’s most powerful executives was requested by the Board of Education. Collins has been the subject of past financial controversy and a source …

Lauren Thatcher Ulrich got it right when she said “well behaved women seldom make history”, but what she failed to mention was how hard it is for women to break through society’s barriers. Society is the king (or queen) of mixed signals. On one hand, it is expected of women …