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

Full Speed Ahead // Representing Coronado, Jiselle Dudley (right) and her teammate (left) pose together at a track meet. With record-breaking speed and a competitive drive, Dudley has made her name known at Coronado through pure performance and determination. (Photo Courtesy of Jiselle Dudley) Meet Senior Jiselle Dudley from the class of 2026. Throughout her time at Coronado, Dudley made her mark through athletics, becoming a standout in both track and flag football. Her dedi

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

Working to Win//Studying for her AP World History exam, sophomore Natalia Arieli reviews notes from past units and highlights important points from review videos. She follows a scheduled plan that organizes her studying into daily categories so that she can do the best on her exam in a couple of weeks. (Photo by Natalia Arieli) They’re finally here: the dreaded AP exams. With AP exam season in full swing, anxious high schoolers of all grades hurry to memorize all their AP Hum

Walk into almost any classroom, and you’ll see the same thing, rows of desks all with computers open and students mindlessly staring at the screens. Students from elementary school classrooms to college lecture halls are constantly navigating an ongoing debate: is it better to use paper or technology for schoolwork? With laptops out, tabs multiplying, and notes being taken at lightning speed, digital tools have rapidly begun dominating the classroom. Still, many teachers and

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

Support Staff of the Year // Making memories with her husband, Mrs. Angie Dawson poses with her Evening of Excellence Award that honors her hard work and dedication to her role at Coronado. At this event, exceptional teachers, support staff, and administrators were recognized, and Mrs. Dawson was one of them. (Photo Courtesy of Angie Dawson) On March 23rd, the 2026 Evening of Excellence took place at the KA Theatre at MGM Grand. The Evening of Excellence is an annual event th

When the average person is asked to generate a description of the ocean, normally they might use words like clean, clear, and alive; untouched and serene. This is why most people are surprised to learn about places like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP), a massive area of pollution floating loose in the Pacific Ocean between California and Hawaii. Over time, it has become one of the most significant examples of how serious plastic pollution has become, even in places mos

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

Inspiring Minds//Inspiring students, building confidence, and creating supportive classrooms, teachers leave a lasting impact that goes far beyond academics. Teacher Appreciation Week celebrates the dedication and care educators show every day to help students learn, grow, and succeed. (Photo courtesy of Landon Burgess) Teacher Appreciation Week is an important time to recognize the dedication and hard work teachers put into helping students succeed every day. Teachers do muc

Screen Overload // Scrolling endlessly on a smartphone, moments like these highlight how much time people spend connected to their devices. This raises concerns about balance with device usage and leads more individuals to consider digital detoxes. (Photo by McKenzie Smoot) Digital detoxes, defined as taking a break from phones and other screens for short or long periods of time, have become more popular as people worry about how much time they spend online. With social media

Race & Pace // Exhibiting his confidence, Senior Logan Duefrane has operated from a place of determination and hard work during his entire high school career. Now, Deufrane continues his passion for running and implements his skills from cross country and track into his newest passion and future, race car driving. Coronado High School is honored to have many talented students, especially in athletics. One particular senior who has made a huge impact on the sports scene is Lo

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

Skilled Screenplay//Competing this past month, students of Coronado’s video production team participated in SkillsUSA, a conference that holds competition of workforce based skills. After perfecting their filmmaking and editing skills, Evan Paszek and Hunter Hunsucker competed in the digital cinema event to win silver! (Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons) On April 7-10th students of Coronado’s video production class traveled to Reno to compete at the SkillsUSA Nevada State Le