Boston Bombings Rattle the Nation
Cassandra Cyphers, Staff Writer
May 16, 2013
Panic. A bomb has just exploded, knocking nearby runners to the ground. People are screaming and running. Blood stains the sidewalk from injured bystanders near the site of the blast. Then, another explosion farther down the street. T are dead; over a hundred are injured. One man is even missing both... Read more »
Breaking the Silence
Molly Mineiro, Staff Writer
May 2, 2013
The Gay Straight Alliance club has been striving to make the nationally recognized Day of Silence a more impactful and less aggressive event on campus. On April 19, hard work and careful planning paid off as students expressed their support through silence. According to dayofsilence.org, this event is... Read more »
Students and Administrators Reflect on the API
Kara Gibson, Staff Writer
April 22, 2013
Spring is here. The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and standardized tests are right around the corner. With the end of another school year in sight it is time for the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) test. It is designed to check California students’ progress of learning. According... Read more »
Junior Gabriel Aldaz describes his Math Competition Experience in Beijing
Natalie Engel, Staff Writer
April 22, 2013
Beijing held the World Olympics in 2008. Athletes from all over the world competed for their country’s victory in both team and individual sporting events. Most recently, however, Beiing housed another type of competition–the WMTC (World Mathematics Team Championships) in November of 2012. Individuals... Read more »
Mr. Teague Awarded Teacher of the Year
LJ Bradford, Staff Writer
April 22, 2013
In the modern age of technology, there is no shortage of distractions that students have to confront. Between Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and texting, teachers may feel that getting kids to stay interested is a daunting task, but it is one that Spanish teacher Jim Teague loves. “You have to have a... Read more »
The New “Calf-A” Opens on Campus
Emily Brown, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013
Slushies, cookies, paninis and more. The new “Calf” cafe on campus offers new tasty and healthier meals with tables and chairs for students to sit and eat lunch. With the convenience of the cafe tailored to La Costa Canyon, the cafe brings a larger variety to vegetarians and supports healthier food... Read more »
Parents Sue Encinitas Union School District
Yasmeen Halim, News Editor
March 28, 2013
Although most would associate yoga with serenity, peace and divinity, the seemingly calming practice created just the opposite effect in the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD). In February, parents Stephen and Jennifer Sedlock, alongside the National Center for Law and Policy (NCLP), filed a lawsuit... Read more »
Students Struggle to Find the Perfect Summer Job
Belen Castillejos, Staff Writer
March 26, 2013
Maintaining a job along with school and extracurricular responsibilities can be overwhelming. But with summer just a few months away, students are beginning to search for employment to pursue over the two and a half month break from school. Working during the summer when school is out of session offers... Read more »
Annual Show Celebrates ASL
Jayson Gacad, Staff Writer
March 18, 2013
American Sign Language (ASL) is one of the few language electives a student can take on campus. The annual ASL show, created by teacher Kathryn Francois, offers students an opportunity to celebrate their new language skills for the community. “The ASL show is an opportunity to showcase the students’... Read more »
Visual and Performing Arts Assembly Showcases Student Talent
Natalie Engel, Staff Writer
March 18, 2013
On February 20 and 21, many students took part in the visual and performing arts (VPA) assembly. The show, just like previous years, acts as an expo for students who are a part of the visual and performing arts program. It also serves as a way for students to discover classes they may need to take at... Read more »
