By Sandy Grossman Staff Writer American pop culture is characterized by movies, television shows, and music that pays homage to the high school experience. Iconic films such as The Breakfast Club and Dazed and Confused remain relevant because they bring viewers back to the collective memory of high school. This memory is, for most people, […]
Upcoming Fall Play Depicts Demise and Deception
By Isabel Barbera Assoc. Opinion Editor Death, deceit, and drama take center stage in SPHS’s fall production of Agatha Christie’s classic courtroom mystery, Witness for the Prosecution. Featuring a high tension plot, riveting ending, and courtroom scenes with intensity rivaling that of Law and Order, the play is new territory for SPHS drama department students. […]
This is the “real world”
Staff Editorial Since we were children, we’ve been told that our perspectives will change when we enter “the real world,” and we will understand what it means to be a responsible adult. While it’s true that students have much to learn before we can live independently, there is no question that the world we live […]
The polarization of public schooling
By Brandon Yung Staff Writer Public Schools have always been one of the gleaming triumphs of American accomplishments. Embodying the core of social mobility, public education is designed to give every American, regardless of race or class, a shot at the good life. As promising as these ideals may sound, the truth is, we are […]
Student voice over spirit
By Olivia Nouriani Opinion Editor School spirit is important. It brings students together, and instills a sense of community. It contributes to a positive school atmosphere, which in turn makes for happier students. SPHS is incredibly lucky to have a group of students dedicated to raising spirit. ASB puts enormous amounts of effort into getting […]
Multiracials marginalized
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer The classic question of who to sit with at lunch was one that afflicted me in early elementary school. On one of the first days of school, I first approached a group of white kids who were at a table, talking and laughing. I sat down at the end of […]
Hijacking “Art Hoe”
By Sammy Park Staff Writer People of color have always been underrepresented in artistic communities. Even art, a platform centered around self-expression for every individual, has inherent prejudice in its roots. As this marginalization grows increasingly apparent, it becomes more and more important for people of color in artistic fields to have a support structure. […]
Bridging the generation gap
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor I’m a Millennial. I’m entitled, selfish, narcissistic, and lazy—or so I’ve been told by the media for the past couple years. As a generation, our selfies and affinity for social media have evoked criticism and even in-depth analyses. In 2014 Pew Research Center reported that 55% of Millennials have shared […]
‘Tis the season
By Jenna Giulioni Senior Staff Writer I’ve never been good at picking out a Halloween costume. It might be because October is definitely the fastest moving month of the year (especially with the deadline for college applications on November 1) or possibly because my planning skills in general are seriously lacking (another factor making that […]
78th Annual Color Day Celebrates School Spirit
By Cole Cahill Assoc. Feature Editor Photo by Stephanie Kim Students and faculty arrived at school last Friday decked from head to toe in orange and black costumes for the school’s annual Color Day. Outfits ranged from simple school-related t-shirts to giant Tetris blocks. Those interested in submitting their efforts for the costume contest arrived […]
Personality Profile: Tim Hitchcock
By Declan Chin Staff Writer Photo by Hana Tyszka Tim Hitchcock is a classic coming of age protagonist: he’s exceptional at video games (especially FIFA), he’s lived in a quaint suburb his whole life, and he has even been compared to Michael Cera on multiple occasions. But perhaps his strongest tie to all teenage main […]
Personality Profile: Sophia Williamson
By Somi Jun Print Managing Editor Photo by Matthew Scholtz Hidden in the depths of YouTube is a music video co-produced by senior Sophia Williamson. The shaky video features Williamson and senior Lily Round, prancing in Crocs and spitting offbeat raps about “Grade A Eggs” and high school angst. These precious pieces of Williamson’s activity […]
Matt Damon Shines in The Martian
By Declan Chin Staff Writer 4/5 Stars Ridley Scott has produced some of the greatest science fiction films in his career, but recent flops such as Prometheus and Exodus have left fans unsatisfied. However, his newest project, The Martian, delivers on all levels and reestablishes Scott as the king of Sci-Fi. The film opens with […]
After School: Lawyers
By Fiona Bock & Sandra Moore Tiger Staff Illustration by Sandra Moore Law and Order offers a look at the dramatic speeches and exaggerated arguments side of law. But being a lawyer requires more than thorough commentary and a flattering pantsuit, it demands countless hours analyzing legal documents and evidence. Lawyering also entails meeting with clients […]
Band Showcases Young Talent
By Cole Cahill Assoc. Feature Editor Photo by Brian Kojima At last Saturday’s Tournament of Gold Competition against six other high schools held at Vista Murrieta High School, Band and Color Guard placed third with a score of 68.25, missing second place by just .01 points. Band looks forward to the upcoming events with a […]
Take One: Positive LGBT Roles
By Ross Lelieur Senior Staff Writer Photo by Sandra Moore Film has always had a rocky relationship with its representation of LGBT individuals. Often times, the industry chooses to neglect them, and in others reduces them to comical stereotypes. But if the films announced so far for 2015 are any indication, this awards season should […]