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The Holiday Blues: Seasonal Depression

Megan LeBoff Staff Writer As the winter season rolls around, many start to feel the effects of seasonal depression. But what does it mean? And how...

Harry Styles’ New Beauty Brand

Jim Marsoobian Opinion Editor He’s back at it again, this time with a line of nail polish and skincare products.      November 15th, 2021 marked the launch of...

The Boys Are Back: Boys Basketball

Sofia Araujo & Jason Hatfield Staff Writers Boys Basketball is back and are ready to be better than ever.        Moe Golshani is the Mission Viejo High...

Should Students Be Required to Get Vaccinated?

Jason Hatfield Entertainment Editor      It’s often seen that in times of confusion, people stick with what they know.       But when a thoughtful, cautious view turns to pure ignorance,...

8-bit Christmas – From Two Views

Judd Karn & Shahyan Pour Teimour Online Editor & Staff Writer Shayhan and Judd were asked to review the same movie with the same questions.      Shahyan’s Review: 8-bit...

The Key to Key Club

Breanna Huynh  Feature Editor  A look inside Key Club at Mission Viejo High School.      The cheers and voices of thousands thundered through the stadium as students all...

Six Tips for Productive Studying

Megan LeBoff Staff Writer Having trouble studying? Don’t even know where to start? Here are 6 tips that are proven to help get you through finals.      As...

Does America Have a Gun Problem?

Emily Brown Staff Writer      Short answer, yes. America has a gun problem. Just last week on November 26th 2021 a shooting occurred at a...

Another Covid Variant Has Sprung Up: Omicron and Its Effect On The World

Judd Karn Online Editor The new Omicron variant of Covid-19 was first spotted in South Africa and is now reported to be in every continent.      Let me...

Teacher Feature on MVHS FFA’s Ms. Shook

Brooklyn Baggett Co-Editor in Chief An insider view into Mission Viejo High School’s award winning FFA Chapter, which is  led by dedicated teachers Ms. Shook.      Established in...

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Who are the Real Monsters?

 Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, is Ryan Murphy's newest Netflix release. This season is the second of his previous work, Monsters: The...

As Concert Ticket Prices Increase, Frustration Does Too

Concert ticket prices have gone through the roof in the past few years. This isn't just inflation's fault, but the ticketing websites, show companies,...

Living in the Present: A Thing of the Past

       I’m a senior. It’s an odd thing for me to say, an even stranger reality to live. And every other senior I’ve talked to...

Take a Stand against Beauty Standards

Plastic surgery. When’s the last time you saw a celebrity without it? Hard to recall, right? That’s because despite all the abundant health risks...

The Rise of Chappell Roan, The Midwest Princess

     What do lipstick-stained teeth, sparkles, and pink cowgirl hats have in common? Chappell Roan, that’s who.      The increasingly popular singer-songwriter, who’s the vivid alter-ego of...

A Review of the 2024 Prom (From Someone Who Didn’t Go)

     Sparkly dresses, loud music, and… Richard Nixon?       Whether or not you went to this year’s prom, chances are you’ve already heard tons about it. Like,...

Lights, camera… landscaping?

     I’m sure a lot of you have noticed the recently improved landscape area by the front office, but how much do you know about...

A Q&A With Some of Mission Viejo High School’s Retiring Teachers

Mrs. Aldemir: Q: What are some of the most memorable moments of your teaching career? A: Field trips to Olvera Street & Old Town San Diego,...

The Movie of the Millenium: “Foodfight!”

     “You cold-farted itch,” says Foodfight! protagonist Dex Dogtective, who is a dog and a detective, and also the owner of the Copabanana nightclub (voiced...