Summer Reading, Yes, It’s Required
Zion Frost, Staff Writer
May 9, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle & Opinion
Most students turn up their noses to the idea of having to read a book during the summer. Whether reading is a hobby for a students or they despise it, summer reading can seem like homework and a chore. Still, most English classes require it, especially AICE courses. For example for AICE English Language...
Prom Under the Big Top
Jordan Foldy, Staff Writer
May 7, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle & Opinion, Showcase
This year's prom theme was The Greatest Showman, based on the Hugh Jackman movie about circus founder P.T. Barnum. The CityPlace Marriott was decorated to look like prom-goers had stepped into a circus tent. The prom court walked into the hall under a row of JROTC cadets holding sabers. The about 300...
Prom Season at Santaluces
Faith Beaubrun, Fashion Editor
April 24, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle & Opinion
Prom season is upon us and Santaluces is gearing up for the big night. However, in recent years the extravagance of prom has elevated; with girls going as far as getting custom made dresses and guys shelling out big bucks to rent luxury cars like Lamborghinis and Ferraris. Of course students want to...
How To Improve Your Reading SAT Scores
Zion Frost, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle & Opinion
For 9th and 10th graders this year, the upcoming SAT can tend to be a stressful subject matter and not everyone may know how to prepare for this huge test in advance. Since the SAT is a timed test, in order to answer every question in time the student must be able to read quickly and understand the content....
Getting Ready for AP Tests
Tiffany Stavrakas, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle & Opinion
With the end of the year approaching so are the tests that some of us have been dreading all year. The AP exams are between less than a month to a month away. These Advanced Placement tests determine whether or not you get the college credit for the course. Failing this test doesn't necessarily penalize...
Dude’s Guide to Promposals
Neiko Megrichian, Sports Editor
April 18, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle & Opinion, Opinion, Showcase
It's about that time of year again where everyone's favorite form of a question is a pun. Poster board sales are skyrocketing, bros are doing favors for other bros, and dudes are finally being polite around their crush. As Kurt Cobain would say, "it smells like teen spirit." But here's the thing:...
Animal Farm Review
Zion Frost, Staff Writer
April 16, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle & Opinion
Orwell captures the hearts of readers by adding various aspects in the book in order to convert an unbiased message that can be looked upon in any perspective of the individual. Reading any description of Animal Farm would tell you that the book is about animals on a farm who start a rebellion against ...
New School IDs On Campus
Jordan Cruz, Staff Writer
April 12, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle & Opinion, Showcase
Identification cards are mandatory to be worn throughout the school day by students. Administration has recently implemented this safety protocol due to the recent events that have happened at schools across America. Any measure should be taken in order to prevent as much as possible in a disaster. There...
Rays – Chapter 2
K'Bray Pope, Guest Illustrator
April 3, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle & Opinion, Showcase
Santaluces Junior K'Bray Pope's Comic Book story continues in Chapter 2 of Rays:
How to Learn Another Language Fast
Zion Frost, Staff Writer
March 16, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle & Opinion
Being bilingual is a useful skill to have in today's integrated society. Knowing a second language can be useful when traveling to different parts of the world or even applying for a job in an area where a certain language is dominant. A minimum of two language courses in high school is a requirement...