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Art teachers Andre Fernandez, Karina Garcia, and baile teacher Oscar Benavidez thanking those who came out and showed support for VAPA day. “The VAPA Department hopes to continue to grow this event and showcase all the talent we have here at Alisal,” Benavidez said.
Celebrating the Arts
Vice president Saul Luna shared his blackout poem with the club. He took a page out of Coping with AIDS: Facts and Fears and blacked out lines to create a new poem. “The book resonated with me,” he said. He likes being part of the club because it gives him the opportunity to demonstrate his creative writing.
The Writers of Alisal provides an outlet and a safe zone
Although being a student athlete can be stressful when it comes to balancing school, sports, and work, it can be a rewarding experience. Senior Jonathan Murillo Carillo managed to balance all three when he tried out wrestling for the first time this year. “ “When it comes to family events during the week I needed to sacrifice that because of volleyball games or wrestling meets to be there for the team,” Murillo said. “The only regret I have is not joining the sport sooner. I met so many awesome people and am sad it’s all coming to an end.”
Being an athlete means more than just playing a game
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How Much Homework is Too Much?
In Mr. Abanathie’s 4th period class, students were directed to spend a few minutes discussing a presented prompt on the projector. His daughter, Jamie Abanathie (bottom left) collaborates with her group mates alongside a game of Uno.
Under the same roof…Twice!
Although being a student athlete can be stressful when it comes to balancing school, sports, and work, it can be a rewarding experience. Senior Jonathan Murillo Carillo managed to balance all three when he tried out wrestling for the first time this year. “ “When it comes to family events during the week I needed to sacrifice that because of volleyball games or wrestling meets to be there for the team,” Murillo said. “The only regret I have is not joining the sport sooner. I met so many awesome people and am sad it’s all coming to an end.”
Being an athlete means more than just playing a game
At the K-Bell Invitational, junior Fernando Herrera ran the 3200m. Herrera placed 7th with 9:40.39 minutes. “Munoz and I have been talking about that this year I was going to try for that two mile,” Herrera said. “The goal for that race was to hit 9:40, which is exactly what I hit. This was a 16 second PR from last season. I got the sixth fastest time in school history.”
Growing pains
Overcoming both physical and mental hurdles, junior Marley Llamas runs 22.01 seconds in the 100m hurdles against North Salinas. “It was a tough race but I was able to push through it,” she said.
Hoping to rise to the challenge
Once fearing the 100 fly, Leonardo Mariscal stepped up when his senior teammate graduated. “I can’t do it easy, but I’m better than I was before. That’s basically what got me into the 100 fly, making it my favorite event because it allows me to challenge myself,” he said.
Making waves
On the 2nd hole at Fairway Golf Course against Alvarez, senior Jeremiah Baloca makes par with this putt.
Driven to perform
Courtesy of Moxie
Song Review: Jenna Raine – “Good Grief” 
Series Review: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Series Review: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Movie Review: Dogman
Movie Review: Dogman
Review: XO, Kitty – Season 2
Review: XO, Kitty – Season 2
Movie Review: Mufasa
Movie Review: Mufasa
Image by Tajamal Hussain from Pixabay
People under 18 should be restricted from social media
Students in Mr. Battaglini's 6th period journalism/yearbook class discuss a warmup question.
Should grades be based on excellence or effort?
Image by foto-retusz from Pixabay
Learning to manage my time
On my second trip to Mexico, I experienced the grueling work on the ranch. As my cousins gathered the sugar cane from the field, I had to jump on the piles to flatten them.
Learning to live in the moment
Brain Rot? Nah, "Cooked" should be the word of the year
Brain Rot? Nah, “Cooked” should be the word of the year
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Lilian Lopez

Lilian Lopez, Reporter

Grade: Senior
Hobbies: Reading, watching movies, hanging out with friends.
Latest Accomplishment: Got accepted to be a part of Dream Academy.
Goals: Travel to Greece and get into a good college
3 words that describe you: Kind, Shy, and Trustworthy
Why did you join the newspaper/yearbook? I joined because last year I loved working on the swim spread and I also enjoyed writing stories for the newspaper.
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Dislikes: Insects and hot weather
Favorite Quote: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”- W.E Hickson

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At the PCAL finals, junior Diego Botello finished 1st with a time of 1.20.04.

Swim team has bittersweet season

Lilian Lopez, Reporter
May 23, 2024
Salinas is a very small town, but this doesn’t mean that there’s nothing to do and no way to have fun. There are many ways to entertain yourself and have a fun weekend.

What can teens do in Salinas?

Lilian Lopez, Reporter
May 20, 2024
A third year returner, junior Diego Botello sails through the water in the 100 breaststroke, placing 1st. Although he also participates in the 200 IM, 400 medley and 500 Freestyle, the breaststroke remains his favorite. "I think it's my favorite because I think it’s my strongest event," Botello said. "When you swim you get time to yourself. It's quiet and you get time to think."

Swim team preview

Lilian Lopez, Reporter
April 8, 2024
Teacher of the Year, Veronica Pulido directing her advanced theater students juniors Rogelio Jacinto and Nicholas Padilla and senior Kassandra (Nikki) Lomeli with the set of their upcoming class play. “I really enjoy this class,” Lomeli said . “I like how she experiments a lot with improv which is really fun and it lets us grow more confidence, not only as actors but within ourselves too.”

Pulido named Alisal’s Teacher of the Year

Lilian Lopez, Reporter
February 18, 2024
Flanked by his mother and father, senior Xavier Mendez signs his letter of intent to play baseball at Reinhardt University on November 15, 2023.

Xavier Mendez Signs to Play Baseball with Reinhardt University

Lilian Lopez, Reporter
December 4, 2023
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Review: Prom Pact

Lilian Lopez, Reporter
May 10, 2023
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