When people think about Mater Dei High School, many things come to mind. Perhaps it’s the Christian values that the school works to instill in their students. Maybe it’s the national championship-winning…

“Are you using autotune to sound like that?”

This is the most common question public announcer Omar Villanueva Jr. receives when announcing Mater Dei boys’ lacrosse or baseball games.

It’s…

Since 1987, March has been designated as Women’s History Month in the United States. The month is dedicated to celebrating, honoring, and reflecting on women’s contributions to history, culture, and…

Academic institutions such as high schools, colleges, and universities often allow creative outlets for their students to express themselves. Such creative liberties include students leading campus tours,…

Prior to 2019, the All Male Hip Hop Team was a group of tight knit hip hop dancers who performed at rallies, football games, and competitions. Mater Dei students would look forward to the boys’ performances…

With Thanksgiving comes the beginning of the holiday season and the season of giving. To kick off their three annual outreach programs, Campus Ministry begins Thanksgiving Outreach on Nov. 1 each year….

The issue of plastic straws and their impact on the environment has become a topic of debate within the past few years. Many people have switched to metal, rubber, and other reusable alternatives in order…

Deciding where to play baseball in high school was an easy decision for current junior and varsity shortstop Cade O’Hara. O’Hara grew up watching his half-brother, Michael Torres, play baseball at…

Senior Troy Cary has grown up watching animated shows such as Hazban Hotel and Primal created by animators Vivziepop and Genndy Tartakovsky, who have achieved enormous success in the animation and film…

College application season, especially taking standardized tests, is undoubtedly one of the most stressful high school experiences, and this year, many local seniors are under even more pressure: Because…

As Election Day on Tuesday approaches, students who are voting-eligible this year will come together with the rest of the nation to decide on a president.

“I think voting is very important…

Starring NFL defensive end J.J. Watt, Gatorade’s newest worldwide commercial premiered this summer depicting how athletes in basketball, wrestling, volleyball, baseball, soccer and other sports can find…