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The final Unified basketball game was against Rancho San Juan on Tuesday, April 29. According to Athletic Director Jose Gil, this program shines a light on students who can be considered “different” and puts them in a position where they can feel included. “I think it's my funnest time of the year," Gil said. "These kids will spin with the ball, run with the ball, you know…everything goes, and it's their show.”
Unified basketball fosters inclusion
On Wednesday, May 21, Alyssa Annis Kalyssa Curiel, Max Magana, and Carlos Alfaro deliver the morning announcements. The video morning announcements are shot in the ASB office, while the audio are done in the main office.
Morning announcements using alternating formats
In front of the Sterling Memorial on the second day of Bulldog Days, Lizeth Ortiz gets her picture taken by her new Yale friend Sekai Minah. Ortiz will be attending Yale on a full ride. “This was one of the very few moments I actually got to snap a picture of myself because the days were so hectic but so fun. The people I got to meet were incredible.”
Senior headed to Yale on full scholarship
While many schools in the district don't have a newspaper, Alisal has had a one for most of the school's existence. Mr. Battaglini's 6th period class (pictured) has 31 of the 50 staff members.
The importance of student journalism
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Colleges offering free tuition to low-income students
Senior Jayden Duarte dives across the goal line for one of his five touchdowns in a dominant 62-40 victory over Monterey. It has been a highly successful season for Duarte, and he credits his coaches for putting him in positions to succeed and make key plays. “The goal is to help wherever the coaches need me, receiver, running back, [and] DB,” he said.
Football team making playoff push
On October 1st, at the Center Meet 2, the team finished first and junior Yaretzi Cornelio finished second overall with a time of 19:23, breaking her previous record of 19:41. “I’m happy about my improvement,” Cornelio said. “I want to demonstrate that my training made me stay at the top so we can keep our league championship.”
Running to repeat
Against Palma and King City, senior Alejandra Alvarez finished the 6th hole at First Tee with par. She said her goal was to get a 35; she finished with a 33.
Support system
Against Palma, senior Jazlene Meza hits a forehand against Palma’s singles. The Trojans won this crucial match, improving their record in league to 4-4. “Personally being 6-1 this season so far has been really encouraging and this was overall a great collective team win,” Meza said.
Girls’ tennis team holding their own in Mission Division
Against Stevenson on September 30, senior Mianicole Frias dug out a spike and passed to Elena Neumann for the kill. “Getting a dig just pumps us up,” Frias said. “It makes us feel better." The girls won the game 3-0.
Girls’ volleyball eyes league title
Freshman year to now - similar styles but different mindset regarding how I perceive my self expression.
Developing My Style
These are examples of my work - a fresh flower bouquet and an eternal bouquet. When I first started my floral business, I spent days handcrafting ribbon rose bouquets; each one made with patience and precision. Six months later, I began to slowly experiment with natural roses and instantly fell in love with the process. Working with real blooms felt more alive and effortless, taking just hours rather than days. Now, creating natural rose bouquets isn’t just my work; it's where my creativity feels most at home.
Building my business
Album Review: Aespa - Rich Man EP
Album Review: Aespa – Rich Man EP
Review - Daredevil: Born Again
Review – Daredevil: Born Again
Courtesy of GoMoxie.org
EP Review – Maddox Baston/First Dance
Jun 17, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds former player Pete Rose speaks during a pregame ceremony of the unveiling of his bronze statue at Great American Ball Park. Rose was banned from baseball for betting on games, but now baseball, basketball, and football are partners with betting apps and sports programming often promotes the betting line. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
Why has sports betting become normalized?
Clothes aren’t going to change, but the price of them is. I bought this shirt on Amazon for $25.
Tariffs are changing my shopping habits
Mr. Ashby with his 5th period class. “It's not a hard subject, it's a lot of work. As long as you are not behind you should succeed on the class and exam,” he said.
Why you should take AP US History
Mr. Battaglini’s 2nd period AP Language class reads the play “Inherit The Wind”, with each student having a character assigned to read their lines out loud. “Since AP testing is done, I like to finish the year off with a play,” Battaglini said, ”It is one of my favorites and is still a timely play.”
Why you should take AP English Language and Composition
A look into some areas of music that I, Saul Luna-Reyes, listen to on a daily basis.
Music on my terms
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Eliezer “Eli” Alcantara

Eliezer “Eli” Alcantara, Reporter

Grade: Senior

Hobbies: Fighting (MMA), making content (YouTube channel)

Last movie Seen – Thunderbolts

Goals: Do copyrighting and grow it, get better at fighting, improve every day mentally, physically, and spiritually.

3 words that describe you: Intelligent, dedicated, loyal

Why did you join the newspaper/yearbook? I wanted to use the camera.

Likes: Sports, spending time with friends and family (especially his little brothers), music, eating, and spending time with 

Dislikes: People who act oblivious

What is your favorite time of the day? After school because I get to do a lot of stuff since I’m not  doing anything related to school.

Name the strangest thing you’ve eaten? Liver, but I almost ate a snake but lost the meat of the snake.

What animal would you like to be? I would like to be a lion or tiger because tigers are aggressive, calculated, and independent and lions are leaders.

What is your favorite room in your house? The laundry room because I’m always there working out, singing, or doing homework.

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Against Palma and King City, senior Alejandra Alvarez finished the 6th hole at First Tee with par. She said her goal was to get a 35; she finished with a 33.

Support system

Eliezer “Eli” Alcantara, Reporter
October 10, 2025
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