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Is Consumer Culture Becoming the Focal Point of Prom?

Is it worth it?// Approaching prom night raises excitement for many, but not without controversy. Since the last decade, people have gone out of their way to spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars for prom night, which raises the question: is materialism taking over this one-night experience? (Photo by Jenai Atherall) As prom night quickly approaches, many people are getting excited about the event—but the prices on the other hand? Not so much. While prom is an exciting t

SS:Nicole Vott

Nicole Vott, a proud member of Coronado High School's class of 2026 has made a great impact on campus. She has done this through leadership service, academics, and athletics throughout her high school career. Nicole has dedicated herself to creating opportunities for others about pursuing her own passion in healthcare and a bunch of Arts. Nicole serves as the re-elected two-year president of future medical professionals/HOSA. HOSA is a student organization that prepares aspir

Best places to go to for spring break

After months of school, waking up early every day, stressing about grades, and waiting for the weekend, spring break finally feels like a chance to relax.Warm places by the ocean are probably the best choice for spring break. Going somewhere by the beach, like San Diego, Hawaii, Mexico, or even just a small coastal town, can be the perfect escape. The warm sun and the sound of the waves make it easier to forget about school for a while. The beach is also great because there a

News

Telluride Ski Patrol Strike

Going on Strike//Skiing, many at the Telluride Ski Resort are unaware of the strike that took place in December Ski Patrol employees went on strike due to their low wages, which made life unaffordable. Many thought that they weren’t being paid enough for the place they live in as well as seeking retention over things they should be able to control. (Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons) The Telluride Ski Patrol Strike started on December 27, 2025, yet the situation was bound to

McRib Lawsuit

McRibs are back!//Glowing in the sun, the McDonald’s sign is bringing controversy to the fast-food world. McRibs are deemed by society as falsely advertised and not what they truly thought they were. (Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons) A lawsuit against McDonald's regarding the McRib was filed on December 23, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois by plantiffs Peter Le, Charles Lynch, Dorien Baker, and Derrick Wilson. Their allegations were th

Exploring the Voids

Intergalactic Cooperation // Coming aboard the International Space Station, astronauts bring new skills and valuable intel about space back to Earth. Collaborating with SpaceX, NASA plans to bring more information, among other things, for mankind. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons). Created in 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has dared to explore the cosmos through satellites, telescopes, and photographs. However, this exploration depends on t

Features

Senior Spotlight: Miya Walker

Serving others with kindness!//Senior Miya Walker is passionate about serving others and giving the people around her an opportunity! Because of her commitment to her school, clubs, and extracurricular activities, she is making the world a better place. Miya has been in a variety of clubs throughout her high school career such as: Key Club, National Honor Society, Home for Animals, Asian Student Alliance, and Filipino Club. Her great help around the school as well as particip

Shohei Ohtani and His Road to Victory

Shohei Ohtani on the Field//Getting ready for his at bat with the Dodgers, Ohtani practices his swings. Ohtani is hitting very well, showing his excellent talent, benefiting his team as well as the whole Major League Baseball (MLB) organization. (Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons). With baseball season coming to an end, there have been countless highlights to choose from. One of these highlights wasn’t just a play, but a player: Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani is originally from Oshu,

Senior Spotlight: Allison Kleiner

New Challenges//Graduating from Coronado High School, Allison Kleiner looks forward to what is ahead of her. Having had such an amazing high school experience, she can’t wait to get to college and see what it has in store for her. (Photo courtesy of Allison Kleiner) Meet Senior Allison Kleiner from the Class of 2026. She is a student-athlete whose high school years have been set to make a clear vision for her upcoming challenges. Allison didn’t just move through high school c

Sports

World Series: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

Dodgers for the Win!//Looking down at the field, Rogers Centre prepares for the amazing games that lie ahead. In game 7 of one of the most intense World Series championships of all time, the Los Angeles Dodgers bring home the trophy. (Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons) The LA Dodgers secured back-to-back World Series victories, a milestone they haven't reached in 25 years. Many players from both the Dodgers and the Blue Jays made records during this intense series. Starting

Women's Volleyball

Cougars Dominate Shadow//Getting ready for the game, the volleyball team cheers and hypes each other up. (Photo Courtesy of McKenzie Smoot). The Coronado Cougars women’s volleyball team dominated Shadow Ridge 3-0 at home on Thursday, September 7 at 6:00 p.m., with an outstanding performance by Nakisa Friedman. The Cougars took the lead and were able to shut Shadow Ridge out winning all three sets. The first set Coronado led 25-14, second set, 25-18, and third set 25-22. It w

Cross Country State

Race in Reno!//Warming up for the biggest race of the year, the Coronado Women’s Cross Country team prepares to run. The adrenaline builds as these Cougars get ready for the excitement to come. The Coronado women’s team went up to Reno this Saturday, November 8, to run at the NIAA State Championship. Jacob Sturm qualified for state on the men’s team, and the entire women’s team qualified. They are running this at Rancho San Rafael Park, with gorgeous views and a tough, but in

Arts & Entertainment

Scream 7

Warning: * Scream 7 is back to terrify us all over again. It hit theaters on February 27, 2026, and if you’ve followed this franchise since the ’90s, you know what to expect. Returning faces, new victims, and plenty of guessing about who’s behind the Ghostface mask. Probably the biggest shock for fans is that Neve Campbell is back as Sidney Prescott. She missed out on Scream VI, so seeing her again feels like a big deal. Sidney’s tried to move on, living a quieter life, but o

The Summer I Turned Pretty Theories

Splash into another messy summer//Changing from the books, this new and final season is going to be even crazier than the last two seasons. Theories are being formed, and everyone is on the edge of their seat to see how this popular show will end. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons) The Summer I Turned Pretty , earning three awards and three nominations, has finally started to release new episodes for the third season every Wednesday. The show consists of a love triangle bet

Dancing with the Stars Overview

Dancing with the Stars //Awaiting their scores, Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt hope that the judges will give them high points to get on top of the leaderboard. Judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli are in charge of judging each dance, and they are about to share their feedback with the dancers in order for them to get better each week. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons) Dancing with the Stars is a show where celebrities are picked to dance with professio

Opinion

Is Consumer Culture Becoming the Focal Point of Prom?

Is it worth it?// Approaching prom night raises excitement for many, but not without controversy. Since the last decade, people have gone out of their way to spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars for prom night, which raises the question: is materialism taking over this one-night experience? (Photo by Jenai Atherall) As prom night quickly approaches, many people are getting excited about the event—but the prices on the other hand? Not so much. While prom is an exciting t

Best places to go to for spring break

After months of school, waking up early every day, stressing about grades, and waiting for the weekend, spring break finally feels like a chance to relax.Warm places by the ocean are probably the best choice for spring break. Going somewhere by the beach, like San Diego, Hawaii, Mexico, or even just a small coastal town, can be the perfect escape. The warm sun and the sound of the waves make it easier to forget about school for a while. The beach is also great because there a

The Desire and Danger of Independence

Teenagers across the country pack their suitcases and triple-check their flights, anxiously awaiting the most important day of the year: the day before spring break. They scroll endlessly through Instagram and TikTok feeds to see who is going where, but more importantly, who is going alone . For many, the idea of taking a solo trip has become the ultimate goal, the chance to escape routine, make their own decisions, and create memories on their own terms. However, as the plan