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The San Bernardino County Line Fire, caused by arson and worsened by extreme heat, has devastated Southern California, consuming over 38,000 acres and prompting widespread evacuations. "With rising temperatures worldwide, we are experiencing massive heat waves. As these heat waves get more severe every summer, they contribute to the risk of wildfires," said Clara Keough, a freshman currently studying Society and Environment at University of California, Berkeley.
Southern California Line Fire sparks burning concerns over climate change
September 24, 2024
Since late August, crickets have been appearing in massive amounts around campus. The presence of these insects, along with their smell and sound, have been affecting the comfort of students.
Insect Invasion
September 24, 2024
On Friday, Sept. 6, over 1,000 community members from Winder, Georgia attended a vigil at Jug Tavern Park to pay respect to the 2 teachers and 2 students killed in the Sept. 4 Apalachee school shooting. Attendees laid flowers in front of crosses for the four dead.
Apalachee High School shooting shakes community, sparks state-wide threats
September 23, 2024
Sophomore Louise Gaguet signs a petition created by junior Delilah Trujillo during her period 6 English class on Sept. 18.
Teacher displacement brings confusion and concern
September 23, 2024
Senior Anna Lizondo works on her presentation for the Spanish 5 students in her combined Spanish 7 class during lunch on Sept. 17. "It's fun to have a bit of a leadership role in class with the presentations we do every Friday for the Spanish 5 kids," Lizondo said.
Class sizes increase as school grapples with county budget cuts
September 20, 2024
School community navigates first month of new phone policy
September 24, 2024
Rinaldi smiles as she stirs her ratatouille while preparing veggies off to the side. This dish was prepared in her fifth period Foods and Nutrition class.
Lexi Rinaldi takes on new family resources classes at Xavier
September 24, 2024
The Shugart/Russell/Gonzales family has several members who work in the district. Pictured on the back row are Mallory Russell, Magen Russell, Joel Russell, Jill Shugart, Mikaela Gonzales, and Hunter Gonzales. Pictured on the front row are Cole Russell, Brooks Gonzales, and Hayes Gonzales.
It’s a family affair
September 24, 2024
Looking at sophomore Grayson Ho's work, AP 2-D Art and Design and photography teacher Courtney Skinner gives pointers to help Ho improve his work during a photography class. "I do kind of feel myself getting better at photography," Ho said. "I feel more creative."
‘A cathartic experience’
September 23, 2024
A student dealer discretely passes a vape pen to a customer.
Hidden narratives: individual realities of student drug dealing
September 23, 2024
Basketball teams retire number 22 to pay tribute to Nance siblings
Basketball teams retire number 22 to pay tribute to Nance siblings
September 23, 2024
The halls of the Xavier athletic office are lined with trophies awarded to 50 years of winning Gator teams. The school’s success is credited to Sister Lynn Winsor’s leadership and the commitment to excellence by the coaches and student-athletes. Xavier’s athletic legacy is one pillar that adds to the school’s outstanding reputation nationwide.
How an all-girls athletic program became highest ranked in Arizona, possibly the country
September 23, 2024
Chancellor Gray (12), number 65, waits on the sidelines for the second half of the game to begin. Although he does not want to play football in college, he has risen to a position of responsibility in the team because of his leadership and skill.
Football coaching staff names captains for the first time in three years
September 23, 2024
Junior Daniel Gershon gives a pep talk to Dylan Byrd during the B-CC game last year. Gershon and Byrd were great teammates last season but the star running back recently transferred to Whitman, and will be facing off against Gershon in the Thursday night game.
WJ football set to face former teammate
September 23, 2024
Sophomore eyes cross country leadership after crash ends brother's running career
Sophomore eyes cross country leadership after crash ends brother’s running career
September 23, 2024
Uglies, based on the 2005 novel by Scott Westerfield, dropped on Netflix on Sept. 13. In the novel and film, the government forces its citizens to receive plastic surgery at 16-years old, transforming teens from an “Ugly” to a “Pretty.
Uglies Review: Divergent Meets The Kissing Booth in this Netflix Time-Waster
September 24, 2024
"It Ends With Us" theatrical poster for the 2024 film featuring star actress Blake Lively. Photo credits to Sony Pictures.
OPINION: A misguided approach to ‘It Ends With Us’ leaves viewers outraged over marketing missteps
September 23, 2024
The phenomenon "It Ends With Us" has hit the big screen, with Blake Lively starring as Lily Bloom, a woman caught in the turmoil of a dazzling yet abusive relationship. The film raked in an impressive 00 million worldwide in its opening days, according to IMBd.
‘It Ends With Us’ tries hard, falls harder: A Pinterest board disguised as a movie
September 23, 2024
Theater director Brandi Perkins helps students calculate the cost of supplies for a trip to the frozen tundra after watching a video recording of "Frozen the Musical."
Theater production class expands reach
September 20, 2024
PLACE A PATCH. Junior Summer Pinc puts a pimple patch on her right cheek. Pimple patches, with their ability to cure zit, have found a place as both an acne treatment and a fashion statement.
Patch perfection: Pimple patches provide stylish, subtle acne relief
September 20, 2024
Students decorated Jayne Moritz's locker to show their love and support after her passing.
District suicide prevention falls short of student needs
September 24, 2024
A streetlamp illuminates a car on the roof of a parking structure at night. This situation could be dangerous and would likely scare high school students, which is why we believe schools should teach self-defense.
Editorial: A safer walk home
September 24, 2024
An educator's worst nightmare unfolds.
Back to School in America
September 24, 2024
Content on social media showing Indian cuisine and street food receive hateful interactions. Graphic by Ellie Wang | El Estoque
Social media perpetuates racist stereotypes towards Indian culture
September 24, 2024
TIME FOR CHANGE. The increase in school shootings has forced a significant shift in how educational institutions approach safety and security.
Time for change
September 23, 2024
The Mustangs boys varsity football team played against Columbia Hickman High School on Aug. 30 starting their season with a 31-21 win.
School Spirit Inspires Athletes
September 23, 2024
Right before their official bowling practice in a bowling facility, this week students got to partake in a different kind of bowling practice in the dark.
With the lights out, Partner’s PE shines
September 20, 2024
All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance
All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance
September 19, 2024
From School Halls to Sunday Songs: Hollie Schlueter’s Journey to Church Music
September 19, 2024
Bark the stress away
September 17, 2024
All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance
All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance
September 19, 2024
From School Halls to Sunday Songs: Hollie Schlueter’s Journey to Church Music
September 19, 2024
Eckert and Negrin delve into the fundamentals of mathematics and are posed with a difficult question: what is math?
Where Does It Stem?: episode four
June 3, 2024
"Behind the Backline" is back with a rebranded look and sound.
“Behind the Backline:” episode 15
May 29, 2024
Retirement and Reflection—Mrs. Dobbert
May 23, 2024
Station 4 firefighter Natasha Hunt participates in the memorial stair climb for the first time. As one of many people partaking in the tradition, Hunt climbed the Pleasant Valley Tower nine times, for a total of roughly 1,368 feet of stairs.
Austin firefighters climb 1,368 stairs—World Trade Center height—to honor 9/11 heroes
September 17, 2024
Caps in the air, senior Kaya Miller celebrates the conclusion of the graduation. PHS graduates, all 823, had their own favorite memories to share. “My last football game season was definitely memorable. I always went with my three friends and we would make a whole tradition out of it,” Miller said. “We would get ready, go to the game and then go to either dinner at Texas Roadhouse or In-n-Out.”
Seniors celebrate 2024 graduation
May 30, 2024
BACKGROUND IN THE BUSINESS: Dressed by junior designer Kaitlyn Gerrie, senior Chamila Muñoz took to the “Dreamland” runway this past weekend. While it was her first time participating in the McCallum fashion show, Muñoz isn’t new to the modeling world. I modeled here and there when I was a lot younger, maybe five or six [years old] for some jewelry brands and small businesses, but not much in recent years,” Muñoz said. Muñoz had hoped to participate in last year’s show but couldn’t due to scheduling conflicts. For her senior year, though, she couldn’t let the opportunity pass her by. “It’s [modeling] something I haven’t done in a while so I was excited to step out of my comfort zone in a way,” Muñoz said. “I always love trying new things and being able to show off designs of my schoolmates is such an honor.” The preparation process for the show was hectic, leaving the final reveal of Gerrie’s design until days before the show, but the moment Muñoz tried on the outfit, all the stress for both designer and model melted away. “I didn’t get to try on my outfit until the day before, but the look on Kaitlyn’s face when she saw what she had worked so hard to make actually on a model was just so special,” Muñoz said. “I know it meant so much to her. But then she handed me a blindfold and told me I’d be walking with it on, so that was pretty wild.” Caption by Francie Wilhelm.
Mac fashion show brings ‘Dreamland’ to reality
May 21, 2024
Positive Post-Its Project
Girl Up Club Produces Positive Post-its for Women’s History Month
May 21, 2024
The paper drop is an annual tradition at West Chicago Community High School, always held on the seniors' last day of classes.
Seniors celebrate final day of high school
May 17, 2024
The Mustangs boys varsity football team played against Columbia Hickman High School on Aug. 30 starting their season with a 31-21 win.
School Spirit Inspires Athletes
September 23, 2024
Right before their official bowling practice in a bowling facility, this week students got to partake in a different kind of bowling practice in the dark.
With the lights out, Partner’s PE shines
September 20, 2024
Bark the stress away
September 17, 2024
Meet the oldest home in Coppell
Meet the oldest home in Coppell
September 17, 2024
Feature on a Local Clay Studio
May 31, 2024
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Students decorated Jayne Moritz's locker to show their love and support after her passing.

District suicide prevention falls short of student needs

By Hannah Horsfield, Pleasant Valley High School - IA
September 24, 2024
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