The Importance of Your Credit Score

Walkyria Paz, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019
Filed under Advice
As seniors we are starting to take on new responsibilities, some financial. One of these is building and maintaining a good credit score. For younger folks, building credit can be hard because we have zero credit history. Without a credit history, it’s hard to get a loan for college (by the way do...
Ask Mica: Getting Back On Schedule After the Holidays

Micaela Saravia, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019
Returning back to your regular routine after spending two weeks in winter break where school barely crossed anyone's mind may seem tedious. But luckily it is not impossible, after putting several things into consideration you will be back on track in no time. Keep in mind despite summer feeling as...
Ask Mica: New Year, New Resolutions

Micaela Saravia, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
Filed under Advice
Another year has gone by fast and I'm sure many of us are excited to leave it behind. Along with the many abandoned resolutions of the previous year following closely behind, everyone is anticipating that this year will be different. Most of these resolutions follow along the lines of losing weight,...
The Role of an Older Sibling

Zayra Trejo, Opinion Editor
November 30, 2018
Filed under Advice
When I was eleven years old, my mom broke the news: she was pregnant. I was ecstatic because I’ve only dreamed about becoming an older sister and now it’s becoming a reality. I was always the youngest sibling and I was ready to upgrade my status. The first few months was absolute heaven -- only bec...
Ask Mica: How to Combat Senioritis

Micaela Saravia, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
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It's now that time of the year again, where seniors begin to count down the months until graduation day. As their anticipation comes along, their motivation to continue working hard tends to leave. This desire to graduate usually leads to falling behind in school work and attendance. This phenomenon...
Ask Mica: Friends in High School

Micaela Saravia, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
Filed under Advice
Some of us are lucky enough to go to school with the same people since elementary school, but some are not as lucky. For many students entering high school, making friends may seem like a big deal. From choosing who to sit with at lunch to who you’re going to sit next to in class, I can assure you i...
Take A Breath

Stephanie Ballesteros, Staff Writer
September 30, 2018
Filed under Advice
Having to be in school for 7 hours and 15 minutes may seem bad enough already, now imagine having to go to work right after that. That is the life of many of you, here at Santaluces. Aside from work, some students take on extracurricular activities, like a sport or club of some sort. On top of all of...
Ask Mica: College Applications

Micaela Saravia, Staff Writer
September 20, 2018
Filed under Advice
It is that time of the year… College Applications. The tension within the senior class can be felt miles away and you can almost see the anxiety progressively building up as the days go on. Murmurs and worried whispers can be heard throughout the halls, everyone is wondering whether they will be accepted i...
Ask Mica: New Advice Column

Micaela Saravia, Staff Writer
September 17, 2018
Filed under Advice
Hi, my name is Micaela Saravia and I'm a senior here at Santaluces. It's safe to say high school is a rollercoaster and you never know what's coming next. I myself have had to learn to overcome many obstacles. I've made mistakes, asked a million questions, and doubted myself constantly but I've also...