The Nexus

Band, Color Guard places in Tournament of Bands

Isabela Rueckert, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

As Westview Gold stepped onto Mt. Carmel High School’s field, facing an excited audience, the performers took a deep breath as David Jang (11) lifted his baton, signaling the band to begin their field show of “En Memoria de Carmen,” Oct. 26. Mt. Carmel's 47th annual Tournament of Bands is...

Connecting with underclassmen heals my inner freshman

Phoebe Vo, Editor in Chief • November 8, 2024

Even though I am currently experiencing my last year of high school, I just can’t seem to view myself as a senior. Of course, I’ve changed and grown as a person; I’ve abandoned the tennis shoes, I cry about four times less per week, and I now operate a moving vehicle (against the common good...

Walking promotes thoughtfulness

November 1, 2024

I used to dread the short 15-minute walk back home from Mesa Verde. It felt exhausting and drained me after an already tiring day...

Banning legacy admissions promotes an equitable and merit-based system

November 1, 2024

Starting with this year’s high school senior class, California will join four other U.S. states in banning legacy admissions for college. This...

Decreasing trick or treaters

November 1, 2024

The holiday season is upon us: the leaves have transitioned from their summery yellow and green to warm autumnal orange and red, festive lights...