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Senior Spotlight: Fionnuala McMahon
A Leader in the Making // Managing the Environmental Club, co-president, Fionnuala McMahon, guides club members to understand more about the environment around them and how to help strengthen it. In more than just one arena, including academics, other clubs, and missions, she has proven to be a well-rounded student and individual with a desire to serve her community during her time at Coronado. (Photo Courtesy of Fionnuala McMahon) The journey to success is never easy. Usuall
Behind the Senior: Reed Gubler
Cougar Connection // Lifting up student morale is senior Reed Gubler, a student who works hard on the daily to bring joy on campus. After high school, he plans to further spread his light through a two year church mission and attend BYU. (Photo courtesy of Reed Gubler). Coronado is fortunate to have a personality that is inclusive to everyone. One senior, who has excelled in being involved in a myriad of activities, is Reed Gubler. His ambitious, outgoing and generous persona
Mental Wellness
Mind Matters // Focusing on mental health matters just as much as physical health, and nobody should feel alone in what they’re going through. Spreading awareness can help create a more supportive and understanding world for everyone. (Photo by Megan Meusy) Mental health is something a lot of people don’t talk about enough, especially in the realm of academics. Everyone is busy with classes, sports, friendships, and trying to figure out their future. While life keeps going,
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How to stay motivated through 4th quarter
By the fourth quarter, everything tends to feel heavier. The loud alarms in the morning feel too early, assignments feel more challenging, and motivation is at an all-time low. You feel like you have already made so much progress through the school year which makes it easier to start thinking, “What's the point of this now?” But the last little bit of school matters more than people may think, and even though it might feel like it, staying motivated isn't impossible. One thi
Coach Pineda: Teacher, Coach & Mentor
Nothing to Lose & Everything to Gain // Winning the 4A boys wrestling title, the first in Coronado’s history, the team has moved a division up to 5A. In recognition of his work on the team, head Coach Irais Pineda has been awarded the 2026 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada Boys Wrestling Coach of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Irais Pineda). Coronado High School is incredibly lucky to have a great system of teachers and coaches. The Coronado wrestling team is truly fortunate to
How the Iran War Affects Our Daily Lives
Costly commutes//Soaring gas prices have many American citizens in a frenzy. The real cause behind many of the increasing prices is from the Iran war. (Photo by Caleigh Burns) You might not think a war in the Middle East has anything to do with your morning drive to school or what your family pays at the grocery store, but the U.S.-Iran war is already making its way into everyday American life, and it's worth paying attention to. On February 28, 2026, the United States and I
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Senior Spotlight: Fionnuala McMahon
A Leader in the Making // Managing the Environmental Club, co-president, Fionnuala McMahon, guides club members to understand more about the environment around them and how to help strengthen it. In more than just one arena, including academics, other clubs, and missions, she has proven to be a well-rounded student and individual with a desire to serve her community during her time at Coronado. (Photo Courtesy of Fionnuala McMahon) The journey to success is never easy. Usuall
Behind the Senior: Reed Gubler
Cougar Connection // Lifting up student morale is senior Reed Gubler, a student who works hard on the daily to bring joy on campus. After high school, he plans to further spread his light through a two year church mission and attend BYU. (Photo courtesy of Reed Gubler). Coronado is fortunate to have a personality that is inclusive to everyone. One senior, who has excelled in being involved in a myriad of activities, is Reed Gubler. His ambitious, outgoing and generous persona
Mental Wellness
Mind Matters // Focusing on mental health matters just as much as physical health, and nobody should feel alone in what they’re going through. Spreading awareness can help create a more supportive and understanding world for everyone. (Photo by Megan Meusy) Mental health is something a lot of people don’t talk about enough, especially in the realm of academics. Everyone is busy with classes, sports, friendships, and trying to figure out their future. While life keeps going,
Sports
Coronado Track & Field Regionals 2026
Podium Finish // Running to the medals, the Coronado Track and Field team competed at Regionals to see if they could take the win. This two day event pushed our athletes to the max to prepare them for State. (Photo Courtesy of Jiselle Dudley) On May 8-9th, 2026, the Coronado Track and Field team participated in the 5A Southern Regional Championships, where they not only were on the podium, but some took the gold home. Tallied all together, the men's team finished in eighth pl
Softball 5/7
The home game against Shadow Ridge resulted in a dominant win for the Coronado softball team, finishing with a score of 18-6 in a run rule victory. Although it was another challenging matchup for the Cougars, the team’s energy and determination were obvious from the very first inning. From the start of the game, Coronado came out aggressive at the plate and never gave up, leading to an exciting win for the home crowd. Throughout the game, the Cougars stayed focused and took a
Coronado vs. Arbor View
Senior Night! // Swimming in some of their final meets, many seniors who are part of the Women’s Swim Team at Coronado have a season coming to a close. On April 25th, they celebrated some of their final moments being part of this amazing community. (Photo Courtesy of Christina Potts) On Saturday, April 25th, the Coronado Women’s Swim Team competed at the Henderson Multigenerational against Arbor View High School. There, Coronado made yet another landslide victory with a score
Arts & Entertainment
The Skyrocketing Popularity of Project Hail Mary
Book Transported into a Movie // Adapting into film, Andy Weir’s sci-fi movie, Project Hail Mary takes to the screen. This move delves deep into space exploration, and the basics of compassion. (Photo by Flynn Wichrowski) Project Hail Mary, based on the book by Andy Weir, was released in theaters on March 20, 2026. It received a 96% on rotten tomatoes and was number 1 in the box office for the first two weeks after its premiere. The movie is an engaging watch, succeeding at
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
Count to 10//Enjoying a bucket of buttery popcorn and cozying up on the couch, sophomore Natalia Arieli is ready to laugh and scream along to the many hilarious and shocking scenes in the new Ready or Not 2: Here I Come movie. The new movie came out in March of 2026, gaining an incredible amount of attention and praise for the sequel to the first Ready or Not movie. (Photo by Natalia Arieli) On March 20th, 2026, movie theaters prepared to finally release the second editio
Scream 7
Warning: * Scream 7 is back to terrify us all over again. It hit theaters on February 27, 2026, and if you’ve followed this franchise since the ’90s, you know what to expect. Returning faces, new victims, and plenty of guessing about who’s behind the Ghostface mask. Probably the biggest shock for fans is that Neve Campbell is back as Sidney Prescott. She missed out on Scream VI, so seeing her again feels like a big deal. Sidney’s tried to move on, living a quieter life, but o
Opinion
Running Point Season Two was a SWISH
A Buzzer-Beater Season // Hitting Netflix fast, Running Point, a show about basketball, family, and drama, returns for season two. There’s ultimatums, twists and turns, and the absolute love of the game, that you can watch from home. (Photo by Mila Ekstrom) *Warning: Spoilers for Running Point Season 2. The show is TV-MA & uses vulgar language. Running Point has graced the screens again as it returned for season two on April 23rd, 2026. The show was a huge score for Netflix a
Swig v. Fiiz: Where is the Ultimate Drink?
The dirtier the soda, the better // Sipping by the pool or after school, Swig and Fiiz are there to brighten your day with any amount of pop. From beachy flavored drinks to caffeine pick me ups, both of these soda shops are packed with flavor which begs the question: who has the Ultimate Drink? (Photo by Mila Ekstrom) Want to be your own mixologist? At Swig and Fiiz, you can come up with your own dirty soda combinations and enjoy them. After a long day of school, Swig and Fii
Is Consumer Culture Becoming the Focal Point of Prom?
Is it worth it?// Approaching prom night raises excitement for many, but not without controversy. Since the last decade, people have gone out of their way to spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars for prom night, which raises the question: is materialism taking over this one-night experience? (Photo by Jenai Atherall) As prom night quickly approaches, many people are getting excited about the event—but the prices on the other hand? Not so much. While prom is an exciting t
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