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Every school has a School Probation Officer, who is assigned to protect the campus. They are here to respond to threats, manage emergency situations, and to build positive relationships with students.
District has plan for school safety
Wellness Wednesdays offers many different activities, like making calming jars to help cope with stress.
Wellness Wednesdays providing activities for students’ mental health
The Mobile Clinic operates on Mondays from 3:30-7 pm and is free of charge.
Salinas Valley Health mobile clinic provides free services
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SAT vs ACT – Which should you take?
Members of the book club voted for the next book they will be reading, which will be Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. “I'm glad that everyone agreed on a new book to read,” senior club president Alyssa Annis said. “I was looking forward to getting started on it.”
Book Club makes connections with literature and people
In the finals of the Solis-Miles-Solis tournament, Kike Jacinto steps up for the team and helps Alisal beat the Pioneers. Jacinto scored 10 points in the 51-34 win, “The first half I had 0 points… but second half I knew I had to come up with something, so I scored 10 points,” Jacinto said.
Boys’ Varsity Basketball Preview
SCORE?! My father, Mardo Portillo, and me watching a game replay of football in his room. Barcelona’s forward, Ferran Torres, scored a goal that was barely onside assisted by 17-year-old, Lamine Yamal, putting them ahead on the scoreboard 2-1 in the 82nd minute.
Why I Love The Beautiful Game
In a home match against Alvarez at First Tee, junior Alejandra Alvarez hits an approach shot with her 9-iron from the rough. Alvarez scored a 5 on hole 1 and had an overall match score of 35. The team won this match with a score of 231. Alvarez was named 1st Team All-League.
Girls’ golf team finishes season tied for 2nd in Mission Division
In a match against Pajaro Valley on October 3rd, number 1 singles player and senior captain, Teresa Ochoa, hits a backhand in her win. The team ended up taking the win with a 4-3 score. “It was really hot that day, so I couldn’t wait for the game to be over and I was just telling myself to get the ball over the net,” Ochoa said.
Cherishing the Moments
With the clock running down and the Trojans ahead 33-27, the defense stopped the Sharks at the goal line to seal the win. #1 Carlos Zamora celebrates the stop. “Our defense came up huge against St. Francis and I can't say enough at how proud I am of them as a group,” Coach Estrada said.
Staying the course
Photo by Roberto Nickson on Unsplash
My Holiday Movie Top 10
Album Review: Almost Monday
Album Review: Almost Monday
Movie review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Movie review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
This is a display of some of my adult collector sets, mixed with some smaller ones. It represents a shrine of sets that keep me coming back to Lego due to their difficulty and age range. Some sets, like Optimus Prime, took me 4 hours or multiple days to put together which is what I enjoy from Lego, you never feel bored.
Why I still enjoy collecting Lego
These nails are the last set that I did on myself about 2 weeks ago and lasted me 3 weeks. It took me about 2 and a half hours to do. These nails are medium length and well manicured, with a French tip glossy finish. They are painted a soft pink color and each nail has a delicate white flower design, which adds elegance and creativity. As soon as I saw the final result, I got a surge of confidence and I loved them.
Nailin’ it!
My brother, Julian, and I sporting our shades after dancing to "Black and Yellow."
Brotherly Bonds
Trying to use the bathroom between periods is difficult due to long lines caused by people taking too long or just hanging out.
Bathroom Breaks or Hangouts?
Being in coding programs has also allowed me to receive perks. With Girls Who Code, I was sent a package as a gift for being a part of the program and received a Raspberry Pi that I could build. Raspberry Pi is a small single-board computer that you can plug into your computer to connect to wireless internet, USB ports, and ample processing power with RAM.
STEM isn’t just for MEN
SCORE?! My father, Mardo Portillo, and me watching a game replay of football in his room. Barcelona’s forward, Ferran Torres, scored a goal that was barely onside assisted by 17-year-old, Lamine Yamal, putting them ahead on the scoreboard 2-1 in the 82nd minute.
Why I Love The Beautiful Game
Getting my news from social media
Getting my news from social media
The student news site of Alisal High School

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Estrella Cruz

Estrella Cruz, Reporter

Grade: Senior
Hobbies: Some of her hobbies are going to yard sales with her girlfriend and watching zombie shows
Last: “All of us are dead”
Latest Accomplishment: passing her math test
Goals: Graduating with all A’s
3 words that describe you: Hardworking, caring, smart
Why did you join the newspaper/yearbook? She joined the yearbook class to be able to look back at all the work they did when she reaches the completion of the yearbook.
Likes: Hanging out with her girlfriend, thrifting/shopping, spicy food, and music.
Dislikes: Pickles

All content by Estrella Cruz
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

Estrella Cruz, Reporter
May 28, 2024
Argylle is a spy action-comedy film directed by Matthew Vaughn. Argylle stars Bryce Dallas, John Cena, Dua Lipa, Henry Cavill, and Sam Rockwell.

Movie review: Argylle

Estrella Cruz, Reporter
April 10, 2024
Culinary students Andrea Gutierrez, Camila Mata, and Cameron Diaz prepared a hand-made pizza. While this class provides one important life skill, few classes prepare students for life after school, which is why a Home Economics or Life Skills class is necessary.

Let’s Bring Back Home Economics

Arissa Moore, Reporter
February 2, 2024
In the Advanced Culinary class, senior Alondra Orozco slices chicken to make Vietnamese dish, pho. Orozco's positive contributions to the class led her teacher, Yesenia Botello, to choose her as Student of the Quarter. “I put so much effort in class and I am glad others see that,” Orozco said.

Senior Alondra Orozco-Lopez Named CTE Student of the Quarter

Estrella Cruz, Reporter
January 28, 2024
New Zealand singers Jonathan Bree and Princess Chelsea band together to perform their hit song “Cigarette Duet” at The Catalyst on November 15, 2023.

Concert Review: Princess Chelsea

Estrella Cruz and Rubi Ezpinoza
December 4, 2023
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