Pure Paranoia// Clutching to the cinema seats, the audience rushes through a rollercoaster of emotions after witnessing the unsettling ending of the horror-thriller indie film, Obsession. This unforgettable movie came out in May of 2026, immediately gaining an incredible amount of traction despite its microbudget and lack of major star power. (Photo by Humza Hassan) **Warning: This article will contain spoilers for the film, Obsession and discusses violent themes. Released in

Seven Minutes to Take Off// Counting down the minutes, people all over the nation watch with great anticipation what will be one of the greatest technologies made in the space industry launch. At around 7:30 am ET (4:30 am PT), the infamous Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope made its debut, launching from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to hopefully give information that’ll change the way scientists think about the universe forever. (Photo by Natalia Arieli) On August 30,

School’s in, Speed’s out// Cracking down on traffic safety, the Henderson Police Department is stepping up school zone patrols. Officers will be monitoring speeds and issuing citations to ensure students make it to and from school safely. (Photo by Caleigh Burns) The Henderson Police Department and Clark County School District Police have increased traffic enforcement around Henderson schools—including elementary, middle, and high school—since the start of the 2026-27 school

Clickable Fashion// Rockin’ the new ring clickers to count each grade level’s school spirit participation, senior Student Body President Ellie Winterscheidt poses for a picture. These devices are small but mighty and are the future of Coronado’s StuCo program. (Photo courtesy of Ellie Winterscheidt) This 26-27 school year, Coronado’s Student Council team has implemented a dazzling new system to count and keep track of school spirit participation. Their hope is to encourage mo

Teenage girls from every corner of the world were ready when Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, dropped on June 12th. Unlike most album releases, which are carefully ordered from the first single to the final track, Rodrigo’s record contains something unique: a story that changed while it was still being written. In interviews leading up to the release, Rodrigo revealed that the album wasn't just inspired by her real life; it was r

Singing from the Soul// Performing at the edge of the stage, renowned American singer/songwriter Benson Boone sings his heart out to the crowd below at his 2026 Wanted Man concert. Since starting his career on American Idol in 2021, he has come incredibly far, gaining the attention of tons of admiring and devoted fans who attend his concerts (Photo by Natalia Arieli). Whose favorite artist just dropped into Vegas this summer to give an absolutely incredible performance for th

Dear Dolly// Paving the way for some of the most influential songs and films that the world has ever seen, Dolly Parton was an inspiration to millions around the world. Her memory will continue to live on through her charitable foundations like the Imagination Library. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons) One of the most iconic figures of the 21st century was the beloved Dolly Parton who passed away on August 25th, 2026. Known for her incredible music, philanthropy, and compa

Unwavering Courage// Facing the dinosaur, a fear-stricken family is displayed on the movie poster for the new film, The End of Oak Street. Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor's characters struggle to protect their family while battling extraordinary circumstances in this action-packed thrill ride. (Photo by Emma Fronczak) As of August 14, 2026, the roaring film, The End of Oak Street, struck theatres everywhere. Starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, this sci-fi thriller cente

Home Sweet Homecoming// Taking the field on Friday night, the Coronado varsity football team played its homecoming game. The game faced many challenges, but the team came out with a win nonetheless. (Photo by Ashlin Chase) As we exit the month of August, one of the largest events of the school year took place: Homecoming. On Friday, August 28th, the Coronado Cougars Varsity football team faced off against Canyon Springs High School for the annual homecoming game. Though the g

Anticipation Arising//Zooming in, Sarah Cameron (Madelyn Cline) and John B(Chase Stokes) run from danger while the iconic Outer Banks intro plays. The ten new episodes deliver many new plot twists and adventures for these lovable characters in the fifth and final season. (Photo by Jasmin Kapur) Warning: This article contains spoilers of major events in Outer Banks, including the ending, so ensure that you have watched it before you continue reading! Outer Banks, the suspensef

Let’s go Cougars// Getting ready for their match, the boys and girls team get hyped up and ready to go out and perform. After this photo was taken, both teams took the courts and started dominating their matches On Tuesday, August 25th The Coronado Cougars tennis team took on Foothill at home in a non-league match and won. The boys team won 16-2 and the girls 11-7. Really impressive performance from both teams. “I felt great playing against Foothill and I'm glad to keep my 21

Rise and Shine// Pushing the school hours for CCSD schools to later in the day has affected everything; however, there are two sides to every story. Some love it while others hate it, but no matter where one stands, the adjustment period has been different for everyone. (Photo by Ashlin Chase) For years, high schoolers enrolled in CCSD have been waking up before the sun just to make it to school on time each day. However, as we begin the 2026-2027 school year, they have made

Homecoming Bash// Preparing for the Hoco bash, Chloe Meyer, 11, and Braden Price, 10, sell tickets at lunch. Student Council has been organizing details for the Bash throughout the month of August. (Photo courtesy of Ashlin Chase) Skip on down the yellow brick road to Coronado High School’s Homecoming Bash. The Bash will occur on August 28th, 2026, from 9-11 p.m. There will be food, music, photo booths, and more. “The bash is a fun event we host instead of a formal dance, to

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

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

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,

Remarkable Resilience//Looking out across the field, senior Charlotte Bendlin prepares for another big inning at Coronado’s home field. Her hard work and determination earned her the opportunity to play softball in college. (Photo by Johnny’s Photography) For many student-athletes, committing to play a college sport represents years of sacrifice, discipline, and perseverance, finally paying off. For senior softball player Charlotte Bendlin, that dream officially became realit

From Fashion to Friendships // Returning twenty years after audiences initially stepped into the cutthroat world of the Runway magazine, The Devil Wears Prada 2 proves that fashion never goes out of style. The brand new film released to theaters on May 1, 2026. (Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons) *May contain spoilers for The Devil Wears Prada 2. As of May 1st, 2026, the long-awaited sequel to the beloved The Devil Wears Prada hit theaters across the globe. This fabulous con

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

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