A new strain of Covid-19, B.1.1.7, has surfaced in San Diego County. The new strain, first identified in the U.K., has been recognized in five U.S. states and 33 countries. The first case within San Diego County, reported on December 29, was a 30-year-old man who had no recent travel …
Read More »The Race for District 3 San Diego County Supervisor
As November 3 approaches, Americans are shifting their focus onto the most paramount election: the presidency. With the majority of Americans’ attention centered on the future leader of the country, smaller, more local elections tend to be overlooked. The presidential election, with its many twists and turns, never leaves a …
Read More »Diversifying our Narrative: Changing the course of PUSD’s curriculum
The nation was infuriated by the horrifying truths of the recent assaults against the Black community. One central occurrence was the brutal attack on George Floyd. A case that aggravated the appalling issue which sparked protests around the globe to demand fair treatment for all African-Americans, because “All lives can’t …
Read More »Remembering Kendal Williams
Kendal Williams was one of the most authentic and genuine people to walk this earth. She didn’t hold back, practicing radical honesty with all those around her. She knew how she felt and she wasn’t afraid to say it. It is a realness like this that set Kendal apart from …
Read More »Class of 2020 College Map
A Tribute to Spring Sports
The COVID-19 pandemic caused spring seasons to cut short, ending before they had even picked up momentum for the season. Though they did not get the opportunity to enjoy their last high school season, MC seniors are grateful for the experiences they have had in the athletic department. MC senior …
Read More »YA Dystopian Novel: COVID-19 Edition
The Hunger Games, Divergent, and The Fifth Wave are all books about a grim future centering around teens which were then adapted as blockbuster films. These types of books were in high demand and considered just a source of entertainment. The fictional stories, however, seem to be the blueprint for …
Read More »“Activism is not Terrorism” – Philippines
In the midst of a global pandemic and borderline race-war in the United States, the Philippine government is attempting to pass a law under its people’s noses that would essentially designate any form of activism as terrorism. It’s called the Anti-Terror Bill of 2020, or House Bill 6875, and it …
Read More »All American For the Win
CW’s All American went from one of their channel’s least-watched shows to number one on Netflix within four months. Since Netflix allowed for a wider audience to stream the teen drama, people are loving it. Featuring a raw depiction of the struggles faced by Americans of color, in addition to an …
Read More »The Most Ignorant COVID-19 “Victims”
Written by staff writer Prisha Puntambekar While basking in the luxuries of her $14 million net worth, Vanessa Hudgens spread a peculiar message about COVID-19 on Instagram Live. “I’m sorry, but, like, it’s a virus, I get it. I respect it. But at the same time, even if everybody gets …
Read More »