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The Wellness Center is full of trained social workers who are there to help students who are in need of help.
Wellness Center provides programs for mental health
In her ASL 2 class ASL teacher Patty Killough signs look at me to get their attention, as some of the students were not paying attention (on phones, talking, etc.). As the language is visual, students must have their eyes on me in order to receive the message, she said. They are unable to simply listen while doing something else.
Why doesn’t Alisal offer ASL?
Roxanna Javier, Sandra Ruiz, Aneliz Ortega, Elizabeth Birkeland, and Elizabeth Contreras minutes after having surprised Aneliz with the great news.
Senior wins $25,000 Girls Inc. Scholarship
Alisal ranked #1 in Salinas and #3 in Monterey County in US News and World Reports (By Salinas Union High School District - http://www.salinas.k12.ca.us, FAL, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17273025)
Alisal Earns #1 Ranking in Salinas
Many teachers understand the burden of managing overwhelming workloads. AP English teacher Mick Battaglini spends hours reading essays for his class, among other school related activities outside of work hours. “I’m more than willing to read PIQs or write a letter of recommendation for a student, but what these organizations (Nike, Gates Foundation, HSF) are asking is extra work, he said. I understand its voluntary, but If I do that (read essays) for SBAC or College Board, I’m compensated, so the same should be true in this situation.”
Pushing the limits of altruism
The members of the 4x400 relay team - Luz Mejia-Martinez, Massiel Hernandez, Alexa Martinez, and Erika Castro- set a school record at the PCAL Division Championship.
Spring Sports Wrap Up
Assistant Coach Sunil Smith and Coach Fransico Estrada supervise a weight room session. Estrada wants the players to focus on the weight room and their speed workouts in the off season, so they can be more dynamic and competitive during their season.
Francisco Estrada new varsity football coach
In the playoff game against San Mateo, senior Samantha Ortiz gets a hit and drives in a run in the 4-10 loss. “Personally, I didn’t play to my full potential and I think our team was holding back from our potential as well,” she said.
Softball team wins first title in 21 years
At the PCAL finals, junior Diego Botello finished 1st with a time of 1.20.04.
Swim team has bittersweet season
New flag football head coach Marisol Rasul met with prospective players in her room on May 16. She went over some of the basic rules. “I’m so excited to have football for girls since we never had anything like this before,” sophomore Isabella Garcia said.
Rasul to lead new flag football team
Album Review - Youth/Doyoung
Album Review – Youth/Doyoung
With upbeat pop anthems calibrated for long summer days and raw, restrained ballads, Benson Boones PULSE is the work of an artist in transition. (Image courtesy of moxie.org)
Album Review- Fireworks and Rollerblades/Benson Boone
Physical: 100 is a Korean reality competitive show that aims to give one of 100 contestants the chance to prove themselves.
Review: Physical 100, Season 2
Album Review: The Tortured Poets Department
Album Review: The Tortured Poets Department
Seniors Keyla Rodriguez and Victor Villacana have been together for one year and since they’re both committed to CSUMB, it was a no-brainer to stay together. In terms of making their relationship work, they have a lot of factors that will help keep their relationship stronger than ever. “We live close and our families are very close,” Rodriguez said.
End of high school often means the end of your relationship
The demands of AP classes, sports, and yearbook took a toll on me this year, but it helped me gain some perspective.
Being “enough” rather than perfect
My older brother went down the wrong path and lost his life in a shooting during a house party. This news affected my whole family and altered us greatly.
Overcoming Loss
For casual days I do just mascara and lip gloss. For mascara I typically keep it consistent by using the Maybelline Sky High in Black and pair it with a lip gloss. The product usually depends on my mood. I tend to buy many lip glosses, some may say too much (like over 50+), but I usually stick with either e.l.f. glowy balm in grape or NYX Fat Oil in Newsfeed.
Yes I wear makeup, and?
I struggled with my phone addiction for a long time in my early teens, and I didn’t fix it until these last two years.
Building a Healthy Relationship With Our Phones
Me and my friend Jayden Guzman at my senior prom. I had a better time this year than I had my junior year.
Second time is a charm
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Danna Ramirez

Danna Ramirez, Reporter

Hobbies: reading, fish keeping
Last Movie Seen: Oppenheimer
Latest Accomplishment: Knowing how to drive
Goals: Driver's license, job, getting more fish
3 words that describe you: creative, introvert, athlete
Why did you join the newspaper/yearbook? For writing and discount
Likes: Sushi, Sharks, Dying Hair
Dislikes: Tomato peels
Favorite Quote: We’re all small and stupid.

 

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I struggled with my phone addiction for a long time in my early teens, and I didn’t fix it until these last two years.

Building a Healthy Relationship With Our Phones

Danna Ramirez, Reporter
May 28, 2024
Sunny-side up eggs have always been my favorite and I usually relied on my younger brother to make them for me. But I’ve finally accomplished the great feat of making sunny-side-up eggs at the age of 17 years old.

Egg-Cited about Cooking!

Danna Ramirez, Reporter
April 29, 2024
Andrew Tate has played a leading role in the rise of Alpha Male Influencers and has used his stardom among young male audiences to indoctrinate them with misogynistic ideologies and “alpha male” values. (Picture courtesy of Anything Goes With James English, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/Andrew_Tate_-_James_Tamim_Upload_%28Cropped_Wide_Portrait%29.png)

The Dangers of Alpha Male Influencers

Danna Ramirez, Reporter
April 19, 2024
Senior night games are significant to seniors as they are recognized for their team dedication. On senior night against Hollister, senior captain Aileen Cardenas stays calm and collected as an opponent rushes toward her. Unfortunately, the match resulted in a 0-2 loss. “At the end of the season, we realized how big an effort was and a lot of people showed that effort, that was one of the goals we wanted to achieve,” Cardenas said.

Not Everything Goes As Planned

Danna Ramirez, Reporter
March 14, 2024
In an intense match against Watsonville, senior captain Aileen Cardenas beats her opponent and carries the ball to the offense. The Trojans lost the fight with a final score of 2-0. “Soccer means a lot to me and I always try to play with the best of my effort. I understand there are times I do make mistakes but I try to see those mistakes as a way to learn,” Cardenas said. “Throughout the sport, there’s a lot of challenges you’re going to face, so just don’t let it get to you mentally.”

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In a home game against King City on November 29, senior Isabella Sanchez faces a defender one-on-one, searching for that open pass. “It [was] really nerve-racking, that’s where a lot of people miss their shots because you know you have to make a move,” she said. The Trojans beat the Mustangs 1-0.

Girls’ Soccer Ready for Improvement

Danna Ramirez, Reporter
December 13, 2023
Soap Dispenser in the 700s restroom with no soap on October 18, 2023 at 12:43 PM.

A Dirty Little Problem

Danna Ramirez, Reporter
October 20, 2023
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