Disappointing Doppelganger// Hitting theaters across the country, Other Mommy had a massive lead-up, but failed to live up to it. The film was a letdown for horror fanatics in every facet. (Photo Courtesy of Emma Fronczak) *Warning: Contains spoilers for Other Mommy Brand-new horror films hit theaters all the time, and they're often fantastically curated to make audiences afraid to sleep with the lights off. Other Mommy, however, missed the mark and quite possibly just wasted

Playoff Prestige// Winning against Liberty, Coronado’s varsity girls soccer team is off to the playoffs. Support your Cougars at Centennial High School on October 28, 2026. (Photo by Ashlin Chase) On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Coronado’s varsity women’s soccer team took on Liberty High School on their home field. After a loss on the 19th to Gorman, the girls took the game back with a win. The final score was 2-0. Every player did fantastic, but there were certainly standout

One final game// Smiling for the photo, the Coronado women's volleyball seniors were celebrated before beginning their match. These 10 seniors make up the majority of this team's success and play a key role in their wins this season. (Photo Courtesy of Phynix Hall-Faatuai) On Thursday, October 22nd, the Coronado Cougars women's volleyball team played the Centennial Bulldogs as their final game of the regular season. Although Centennial is a non-conference team, this was a mon

Diversity and Hope// Setting up their table, the club, Everlasting Youth, makes a tic-tac-toe board as they prepare to tell people about their Christ-centered club on campus. Along with Everlasting Youth, many clubs and people came together to celebrate at Hope Squad’s Culture of Hope event. (Photo courtesy of Caleigh Burns) On October 15th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Hope Squad hosted its very first Culture of Hope event at our school library. There, a variety of people and clubs

Hallway Echoes// Walking in the empty hallways, the students navigate a school that is more empty than usual. But what caused this decline in enrollment, why are the hallways more empty than usual? For years, American schools have been getting smaller. Declining birth rates, rising housing costs and growing competition from charter, magnet and other school options have contributed to fewer students enrolling in public schools. While the effects look different from district to

By Harrison Van Aken RJ Mitte, well known for the TV show Breaking Bad, dies at 34. He was an advocate for Cerebral Palsy awareness as well as other disabilities (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons) RJ Mitte, born on August 21, 1992, in Jackson, Mississippi, best known for his role as Walter “Flynn” Jr., died by suicide at age 34. RJ Mitte broke the acting stereotype that you have to look good to be good. By emphasizing his disability in his roles, he became the actor we love

Ready. Set. Score!// Taking on Foothill High School, the Coronado Varsity Women’s Soccer team recently showcased yet another defeat with their talent and skill. Excitement continues to flood the team as they prove themselves as one of the top 10 teams in all of Nevada. (Photo by Arianna Agaren) On Monday, October 5th, the Coronado Women’s Varsity Soccer team faced off against Foothill High school, right here at home. There, Coronado secured yet another victory coming off of

Pylon on Repeat// Shocking the world of music, Beabadoobee comes out with one of her greatest albums yet. On September 18th, Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus, also known as “Beabadoobee,” released her fourth studio album titled “Pylon.” (Photo Courtesy of Jasmin Kapur). Compared to Beabadoobee’s other albums, this one is special in that it is more inspired by 90’s rock. She released two songs before it came out, “Sun Has Set” and “Switchblade.” These became very popular quickly, g

Photo by Creative Commons Crowned & Complete// Dominating at the world's biggest stage, Lionel Messi finally takes home the trophy after many years of trying. After making a World Cup final in 2014 and not being able to finish the job, this victory is the missing piece Messi had been missing from his legendary career. For close to three decades, Lionel Messi has remained one of the most dominant athletes in the world. From his early years at FC Barcelona to his success with A

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School’s Back, Vaping’s Wack!// Upcoming school years mean new beginnings, and BreakDown discourages vaping with a catchy chant displayed on the attached digital poster. They encourage the disposal of poor old habits as we all turn over a new leaf as a unit. (Photo courtesy of BreakDown) Vaping has become a very hot topic amongst high school students, but one local program has made it their sole mission to spread awareness and ultimately change the way teens think about it. B

Listen up!// Walking around these days, it’s impossible not to find people, especially teenagers, walking around with an AirPod in their ear while listening to music or trying to block out noise from the outside world. While the act of listening to music or trying to focus may seem harmless, the devices people are using to do so might be more damaging than they appear to be. (Photo by Jenai Atherall) According to a survey conducted by a research platform called Bloomberg Inte

Moments Before Disaster// Flowing through the city, water floods Nepal, unfortunately causing many missing person reports and deaths. The impact of this natural disaster is worldwide as visitors from America and the UK are experiencing effects from it as well. (Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons) Devastating flash floods in Nepal started at 8:37 AM local time on Wednesday, August 26. A flash flood is a rapid rise of water usually in places such as valleys, dry or arid regions

Five Stars of Excellence // Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Coronado has a new five-star rating in the Nevada School Performance Framework. This marks a major achievement for the Cougar community. (Photo by Stuti Joshi) As Coronado High School celebrates its 25th anniversary, the school has another major reason to celebrate. Coronado recently earned yet another five-star rating on the Nevada School Performance Framework, along with the highest score ever earned by a compreh

Thousands of business leaders, entrepreneurs and rising professionals filled the Bellagio in Las Vegas from September 14th to the 16th for Avance Global 2026, a conference organized around what its founders call the “intersection of capital, leadership, and Latino prosperity”. With over 7,000 attendees, Avance Global quickly became Bellagio’s largest conference of the year so far. This event, presented by many well-known sponsors such as Wells Fargo, describes itself as a mar

Presenting the future of transportation, Las Vegas is breaking a new record with 5000 self-driving Tesla cars being used commonly as personal chauffeurs for locals and tourists. This was approved August 20, 2026 By Nevada's Road Work Council, This could in theory, help prevent the crime rates for taxi drivers and can ensure a safer drive for their customers. According to “TechLabs” the Nevada Transportation Authority approved permits for Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to operate co

A Controversial Kickoff// Capping off a long eight-month off-season, the wait is finally over as College Football returns to national television with the 2026 season starting off with a bang. The opening week delivered a dramatic mix of dominant victories, chaotic finishes, and early Heisman contender highlights, reeling in football lovers all across the nation. (Photo by Humza Hassan) On opening week, Western Michigan University pulled off a historic upset victory against Mi

Pick a Spot// Picking a design, painting the spot, and getting to park there every morning can make senior year more memorable. However, when a $65 parking spot can turn into hundreds of dollars after raffle tickets and supplies, it leaves one important question: how much should a senior memory really cost? (Photo courtesy of Emma Fronczak) For years, students walk past colorful senior parking spots without having one of their own. When senior year rolls around, they finally

Gearing up to play// Training hard, teams from all over the country arrive in Las Vegas to play in the Durango Fall Classic. Sponsored by many large brands like Asics, this annual tournament is sure going to be a memorable one. (Photo by Jasmin Kapur) Durango Fall Classic, a famous girls varsity volleyball tournament, is being hosted at many different schools around the valley, including Coronado, on Friday, September 18th, and Saturday, September 19th. Teams traveling from m