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Empty egg shelves at the Imperial Highway Trader Joe's. The nationwide egg shortage is due to avian influenza, more commonly known as the "bird flu."
Egg Shortages, Price Hikes Hit Brea as Bird Flu Surges
Lauren Ko, Editor-in-Chief • March 1, 2025

Most weekends, teachers Brittany Kurtz and Amanda Huson enjoy wandering amongst the stalls of the city of Orange's farmer's market....

A new 85-inch Samsung smart TV in math teacher Anthony DeLeon's classroom. The TV is one of 47 that will be installed by mid-February, replacing aging projectors and pull-down screens.
TVs to Replace Projectors, Screens in 47 Classrooms
Jianna Padua, Clubs Editor • January 18, 2025

In the next few weeks, students will notice a significant upgrade in some of their classrooms: 85-inch Samsung smart televisions.  The...

Elise Chu ('25) as Mario and William Stelmar ('25) as Luigi at the Mario Kart-themed winter rally.
IN PICTURES: Wildcats Race into Mario Kart-Themed Winter Rally
Karla Yoell, Feature Editor • January 13, 2025

It was a (Mario) party in the Wildcat gym as ASB hosted the annual winter rally on Jan. 10. The Mario Kart-themed event featured...

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Bradley Espinoza ('26) places third in the 16-man bracket in the CIF-Southern Section Masters meet at Sonora High School Feb. 21-22. Espinoza would advance, and finished ninth in the CIF State Championships at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, Feb. 26 through March 1 in the 157-pound weight class.
Espinoza Places Ninth at CIF State Wrestling Championships
Siena Codekas, Sports Editor • March 3, 2025

Since he was seven years old, Bradley Espinoza (‘26) has been making the long drive to California's Central Valley with his...

Bradley Espinoza ('26) and Josiah Moreira ('26) at CIF Boys' Individual Championships at Great Oak High School Feb. 15. The North Hills League champion wrestlers compete at the Masters Wrestling Meet Feb. 22 at Sonora High School. (Courtesy of Victoria Espinoza)
CIF Masters Meet Awaits League Champ Wrestlers Espinoza, Moreira, Brent
Siena Codekas, Sports Editor • February 20, 2025

Over the next two days, three Wildcat wrestlers will compete for a chance to advance to the CIF State Championships in Bakersfield. North...

Varsity girls' water polo players Zoey ('28) and Rylee ('26) at the Wildcat pool deck. The sisters discovered the sport from their mother, Emily Flesher, who was a three-time national champion at the University of Redlands.
Szary Sister Synergy
Siena Codekas, Sports Editor • February 7, 2025

There were moments during girls' varsity water polo's first round CIF playoff game against Cajon High School Feb. 4 when sisters...

Opinion
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Callie Lonowski, Illustrator • March 5, 2025
Without a healthy balance, the pursuit of a perfect GPA and a long list of extracurriculars and leadership positions can have a detrimental effect on a students' mental health.
Balance, Not Burnout: Alleviating the Stress of the Pursuit of Perfection
Sofia Rodriguez, Opinion Editor • February 17, 2025
Romcoms Over Roses
Romcoms Over Roses
Callie Lonowski, Illustrator • February 14, 2025
Arts and Culture
Sasha Peyton Smith’s 'The Rose Bargain' -- released Feb. 4 -- is the first volume in a two-part romantic fantasy series that follows the witty, unpolished Lady Ivy Benton as she aims to restore her family’s reputation.
‘The Rose Bargain’ Review: Romantic Fantasy, With a Magical Twist
Charlotte Nethers, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025
Disney princesses Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel, Tiana, Elsa, and Moana. In the past 16 years, Disney princesses have become more reflective of a young audience who craves independence and empowerment versus saving from a male suitor.
Breaking the Spell of Tradition: The Evolution of the Disney Princess
Charlotte Nethers, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter performs "Dumb and Poetic" while flanked by images of herself on the Kia Forum stage. The Nov. 15 show was the last of her U.S. tour leg, attracting over 70,000 fans to the stadium.
Pop Singer Sabrina Carpenter Shows Off, in More Ways Than One, at Short n’ Sweet Concert
Karla Yoell, Feature Editor • December 25, 2024
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Bradley Espinoza ('26) places third in the 16-man bracket in the CIF-Southern Section Masters meet at Sonora High School Feb. 21-22. Espinoza would advance, and finished ninth in the CIF State Championships at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, Feb. 26 through March 1 in the 157-pound weight class.

Espinoza Places Ninth at CIF State Wrestling Championships

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Empty egg shelves at the Imperial Highway Trader Joe's. The nationwide egg shortage is due to avian influenza, more commonly known as the "bird flu."

Egg Shortages, Price Hikes Hit Brea as Bird Flu Surges

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Sasha Peyton Smith’s 'The Rose Bargain' -- released Feb. 4 -- is the first volume in a two-part romantic fantasy series that follows the witty, unpolished Lady Ivy Benton as she aims to restore her family’s reputation.

'The Rose Bargain' Review: Romantic Fantasy, With a Magical Twist

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A common sight in M Building: English teachers Christopher Schaadt and Mitsuo Maeda walking, and laughing, side-by-side. The two have been colleagues and friends for 17 years.

'Just Coworkers'

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Hailee Martin ('26), Mia Luna ('26), Sarah Garrigue ('26), and Issabella Garcia ('27) at the Redondo Relays on Aug. 24. While long distance running has obvious physical benefits, some of the biggest benefits are mental, including improved sleep, less anxiety, and overall happiness. (Courtesy of Ceci Garcia)

Cross Country Running Strengthens More Than Just Body

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Fink, Roz, and Brightbill from the DreamWorks Studios animated film The Wild Robot, which released on streaming platforms on Oct. 15.

'The Wild Robot' Review: A Relatable, Moving Tale of Parent, Child Relationships

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Sabrina Carpenter performs "Dumb and Poetic" while flanked by images of herself on the Kia Forum stage. The Nov. 15 show was the last of her U.S. tour leg, attracting over 70,000 fans to the stadium.

Pop Singer Sabrina Carpenter Shows Off, in More Ways Than One, at Short n’ Sweet Concert

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Disney princesses Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel, Tiana, Elsa, and Moana. In the past 16 years, Disney princesses have become more reflective of a young audience who craves independence and empowerment versus saving from a male suitor.

Breaking the Spell of Tradition: The Evolution of the Disney Princess

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