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The Nexus

Julianne Diaz (10), Quinn Padget (10), Mia Ainekulu (11), and Bella Paguyo (9) execute an extension, Dec. 14. The competition cheer team performed their routine to "Shut Up and Drive" by Rihanna.
Courtesy of Danica Reed
Competition cheer performs stunt routine at CIF regionals
Ella Bergsmedh, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024

Taking the floor at the Division 3 CIF San Diego Competition at Carlsbad High School, the Competition Cheer team jumped straight into stunts...

Julianne Diaz (10), Quinn Padget (10), Mia Ainekulu (11), and Bella Paguyo (9) execute an extension, Dec. 14. The competition cheer team performed their routine to "Shut Up and Drive" by Rihanna.
Courtesy of Danica Reed
Competition cheer performs stunt routine at CIF regionals
Ella Bergsmedh, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024

Taking the floor at the Division 3 CIF San Diego Competition at Carlsbad High School, the Competition Cheer team jumped straight into stunts...

Mance troupe returns for winter dance show
Mance troupe returns for winter dance show
Phoebe Vo, Editor in Chief • December 20, 2024

Delicate footsteps entered a dark stage on the first night of the winter dance show, A December to Remember, Dec. 4. Christmas light bulb necklaces...

Photo Illustration by Evelyn Shoemaker, Ella Jiang, Rosemary Cabanban, and Kai Snyder
Asian Invasian ups the ante
December 20, 2024
Julianne Diaz (10), Quinn Padget (10), Mia Ainekulu (11), and Bella Paguyo (9) execute an extension, Dec. 14. The competition cheer team performed their routine to "Shut Up and Drive" by Rihanna.
Courtesy of Danica Reed
Competition cheer performs stunt routine at CIF regionals
Ella Bergsmedh, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024
NJROTC volunteers at Poway Holiday With Heroes toy drive
Meghan Fernandez, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024

  NJROTC assisted with Poway Kiwanis’ annual event, “Holiday With Heroes,” hosted at Poway Community Center. The students worked alongside current and retired service personnel,  pageant winners, and other affiliated organizations to help distribute gifts and spread Christmas joy to low-income...

Factual information holds the key to aiding youth climate literacy
Leanne Fan, Opinions Editor • December 20, 2024

By 2050, the world’s oceans will contain more plastic than fish.  But I’m sure you know that already, or have heard something similar before. This fish statement, in particular, continues to circulate widely in media, social networks, and even among sources with high authority such as policymakers...

The beauty of hair
December 20, 2024

Michelle: Hey, Meghan. You know how it’s common for people with straight hair to wish they had curly hair and people with curly hair to wish...

Ranking the Top 10 Holidays
December 20, 2024

I am a holiday lover. I love breaks from school, I love vacation, I love holiday decorations. What I’m not a fan of is overhyped holidays....

College Counselors Save the Application Process
December 20, 2024

During my first three years of high school, I’d hear seniors talking about college application deadlines, essays, and rejections. Their evident...

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