Speak Up // Making an impact is journalism, and while it is all around you, it’s something you may not even realize. Everywhere you look, from ads on a bench, in colleges or universities, and right here at Coronado High School. (Photo by Mila Ekstrom) Journalism is an elective course here at Coronado, and it is also a career choice that many people have chosen, like Ida B. Wells, Barbara Walters, Lester Holt, and many more famous journalists. Journalism as a whole includes ma

Rising Resolutions//Commencing 2026, many people are setting new goals for themselves, but not many people end up sticking to these ambitious goals ; thus, making it important that you choose the right resolutions that you're capable of accomplishing. (Photo by Stella Lin) All over the world, January 1st marks the day of new beginnings and a fresh start. Dating back to over 4,000 years ago, the act of making New Year’s Resolutions has stood the test of time. Since thousands

Sun, Sand, Aloha//Driving in Hawaii, beautiful nature can be seen all throughout the state, but will these sights remain for long? Overtourism, which is when a destination experiences an excessive number of visitors, has taken over Hawaii and can lead to negative effects like overcrowding and environmental degradation. (Photo courtesy of Stella Lin) Finally, the vacation of your dreams has arrived: Hawaii. You check the weather at your destination, get out your suitcase, plan

Good hygiene is one of those topics everyone knows is important, but not everyone is properly educated on how to maintain it. For teenagers who juggle school, activities, relationships, sports, and more, having solid hygiene habits can make all the difference. It truly has the power to affect your confidence and relationships, your health and your comfort. It can even affect how teenagers in specific perform socially and academically. But even though hygiene is such a huge de

Hauls after hauls//Normalizing the action of buying mass amounts of items affects audiences, prompting them to do the same. As time goes on, it only adds more to the landfills, harming our environment further. (Photo by Caleigh Burns) Today, we live in a world where social media is everywhere, and influencers puppeteer their audience to maximize their popularity and profit. They idealize the products they are paid to promote and normalize spending hundreds and hundreds of dol

Model UN Strikes // Celebrating a thrilling weekend at UCLA, Coronado’s six-member MUN team brought home Second Best Small Delegation at BruinMUN. Inspiring future delegates across Nevada, the club continues to prove that even a brand-new team can make a powerful impact. (Photo Courtesy of Kimberly Flickinger) Against thousands of competitors, students from Coronado’s Model United Nations team competed at UCLA’s Model United Nations Conference called BruinMUN  on November 8th

Nowadays, caffeine is everywhere you look—180 milligrams in this drink, 250 milligrams in that one. It’s in our coffees, our teas, our sodas, our energy drinks. While a small amount can sharpen attention, growing evidence from pediatricians and medical studies shows that caffeine can harm adolescents’ sleep, mood, heart health, and even behavior. Schools, parents, and students themselves should be more aware of the risks and become more educated on safer limits when it comes

“We Never Go Out of Style”//Posing together, sophomore Natalia Arieli and junior Rose Anderson dress as different styles of the famous music artist Taylor Swift, inspired by her music videos. As Halloween quickly approaches, this is just one of many different costumes you can coordinate with a friend and do it DIY style with low price and little stress. (Photo by Natalia Arieli) Halloween is a fun holiday, hanging out with friends, eating an unlimited supply of candy, and wat

“We Never Go Out of Style”//Posing together, sophomore Natalia Arieli and junior Rose Anderson dress as different styles of the famous music artist Taylor Swift, inspired by her music videos. As Halloween quickly approaches, this is just one of many different costumes you can coordinate with a friend and do it DIY style with low price and little stress. (Photo by Natalia Arieli) Halloween is a fun holiday, hanging out with friends, eating an unlimited supply of candy, and wat

Kick up the season//Getting into the season, our Coronado Men’s Soccer team hoping to keep up their streak of being declared champions. Adidas decided to sponsor our Men's Soccer team to kick it with their logo and show off how good they can and will be. (Photo by Megan Meusy) Our men’s soccer team has been extraordinary for the past two seasons and are continuing their legacy this season. They have proven themselves to be the best soccer team in Nevada. Recognizing their suc

Lively Learning//Studying is something we all have to do, whether you are already prepping for semester exams or you are trying to cram for a quiz tomorrow. Let’s face it—studying can be draining; however, it doesn’t have to be if it is done right. (Photo by Jenai Atherall) School’s officially back in session, and that means so is studying. Whether you are the kind of person who crams the night before or studies for weeks in advance, it is something we all have to deal with,

Don’t skip rest // Catching sleep during the school year can be challenging, but it is essential to functioning well during the school day, this year, and beyond. By reading this article, you will learn not only why to prioritize sleep but also how to do so.  With school back in session, getting that “8-10 hours of sleep” recommended for children 13-18 years of age, according to the CDC , is not always the easiest task. Between sports, homework, clubs, studying, and more, it

Bright Billboards//Blinding buildings in Las Vegas have gotten problematic. Las Vegas is a very modern and flashy tourist destination, creating many illuminated signs and other things, like the Luxor and the Sphere. All are creating detrimental effects on the environment. (Photo by Caleigh Burns) Las Vegas is famous for its dazzling lights, from the neon billboards and illuminated buildings to the notorious Luxor pyramid’s beam, which shines so brightly it can be seen from sp

Drowning in Droughts//Preserving water is extremely important when there is such a limited amount. Vegas goes to great lengths to make sure the residents have enough water, but it’s up to us to use it wisely. (Photo by Caleigh Burns) Las Vegas only sees four inches of rain a year. Yet, it powers fountains, golf courses, and a metro area of over 2 million people. So how does a desert city survive on so little? As water levels plummet and drought becomes the new normal, the cit

A picturesque view//Enjoying the sunrise, the Class of 2026 watched the sun come up and hung out with their friends at the football field. There was food, a gorgeous view, and amazing opportunities for Seniors to take pictures with their Senior Crown and Jeans. (Photo by Mila Ekstrom) What better way is there to start the school year than by waking up early to watch the sunrise? On August 22, 2025, at 5:45 a.m., most of the seniors were on the football field taking photos and

Drowning in Droughts//Preserving water is extremely important when there is such a limited amount. Vegas goes to great lengths to make sure the residents have enough water, but it’s up to us to use it wisely. (Photo by Caleigh Burns) Las Vegas only sees four inches of rain a year. Yet, it powers fountains, golf courses, and a metro area of over 2 million people. So how does a desert city survive on so little? As water levels plummet and drought becomes the new normal, the cit