Toasting to Summer

Summer… where we ponder which waterpark we can visit next, instead of fretting over our next homework assignment. We’ve made it… but for a short time only. In a matter of months, these warm sunny days will vanquish into cold and dreary nights. Let’s enjoy the present, live in the moment, and enjoy summer to…

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A Tribute to X

6/18/2018 A day that XXXTENTACION fans will never forget Engraved in their memories is no longer a depressed, yet inspiring rapper. Instead, fans  recall a lifeless and dead human being, shot to death alone, in the drivers seat of his car. All legal issues and hate comments aside, X was a truly special talent. He…

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Reminiscing on Cafeteria Lunches (the good ones)

Spanish rice- As unappealing as the orange mush looked, Spanish cafeteria rice was an all-time classic. The rice which was scoffed at became a favorite for students throughout all grades. Then suddenly, the rice vanished. Oh Spanish rice, where did you go? We miss you. Oh oh oh, how we miss you… Hot pockets- Every…

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Inside Edition: CAL Yearbook 2018

“Pictures. That is the most important piece to a yearbook.” Said Noah S., editor of the up and coming 2018 CAL Yearbook. Over six-thousand photos have been taken, carefully selected, and delicately placed inside this student-led publication. From collages and all the way to senior ads, these 408 pages will be loaded with snapshots of…

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2 a.m. ponderings

seeing, we gawked. knowing, we slewed. our fatal flaw was something we knew: unlimited potential, yet limited possibilities. with each day anew we are in awe. as we find out that our perfect and just creator made us, with one fatal flaw.

NBA Wednesday: Top Shocks Halfway Through the Season

A multitude of bewildering circumstances have arrived this season. Arraying from individual performances, accolades, rookie feats, and team records; this season has left few disappointed. The greatest surprise of all has been an individual, whose level of play has exceeded everyone’s expectations. 5th.) Falling to pick thirteen in this years draft, Donovan Mitchell didn’t know…

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Yungwright’s NBA Midseason Dundies

January 8th, 2018. The NBA season has nearly reached its halfway point now, which means that official awards are coming up quickly. Lucky for you, I’ve provided the most probable victors for each trophy in the NBA. Do you have any question or comments? Drop them in the comment section below. NBA All-Rookie First Team…

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NBA Sunday: News and Fantasy Pickups

How can you know it’s a new year when you’re in the NBA? Blake Griffin gets injured. What’s the best way to kiss your NBA career goodbye? Date a Kardashian (Sorry, Tristan). How do you know your defense is struggling? When Jahlil Okafor drops twelve points on you. All this and more, ahead. Just 144…

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‘Vlogging’ at Passion 2018

(Sidenote: Earbuds Highly Recommended)   As I said on Instagram, this is my first ‘vlog’ that I have created. I am attempting to expand my journalist capabilities by breaching out into a different field of journalism. Let me know what you think or post any questions you have for me down in the comments! As…

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Hope Within Your Routine

7:20 A.M., out of bed 7:30 AM., out of the house 7:50 A.M., inside high school, preparing for class 8:20 A.M., the bell rings and another day begins. The monotony of life in high school and beyond makes every person weary at some point in time. Waking up early steals a vile of life from…

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