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Places to Visit in San Diego For The Holidays

Places to Visit in San Diego For The Holidays

Mia Green, Student Life Editor December 23, 2024

As the temperatures drop outside, we’re introduced to the magic of the holiday season with its warm gatherings, festive decorations, and acts of generosity. Families gather all over the world to exchange...

Plastic Christmas: The Downside to Fake Trees

Plastic Christmas: The Downside to Fake Trees

Lenny Goldberg, Copy Editor December 23, 2024

In the past decade, purchasing an artificial Christmas tree has become a popular alternative to the traditional pine. In fact, the market for false trees went up a full $12.7 million between 2012 and 2018....

Holiday Crafts

Holiday Crafts

Evie Miller, Arts and Entertainment Editor December 23, 2024

Oftentimes over christmas people buy one time use decorations or gifts, accumulating into one time use plastic in landfills. As a way to be more environmentally conscious, as well as make decorations that...

Winter Sports Season

Winter Sports Season

Mia Green, Student Life Editor December 20, 2024

As we move along in the school year, we also transition into a new season of athletics. Winter! The beginning of winter sports season is always exciting for both athletes and fans alike. It’s a time...

Climate Change: Is Our Generation Ready?

Climate Change: Is Our Generation Ready?

Daniel Agpuon, Asst. Editor in Chief December 20, 2024

Since its creation in 1970, the Environmental Protection Agency marked a critical step toward protecting the United States' air, water, and land. Yet, over 50 years later, the fight against climate change...

The Origins of Christmas

The Origins of Christmas

December 20, 2024

Christmas, as we know it today, is a familial celebration and commercial phenomenon. For some, this holiday is all about exchanging gifts and quality time with family. While some may know the history behind...

The Impact of Social Media on Student Life

The Impact of Social Media on Student Life

Isabelle Green, Sports Editor December 19, 2024

As technology becomes more established in everyday life, social media starts to be an integral part of student life. From staying connected with friends through online spaces to keeping up with the latest...

12/25

12/25

Khmaia Taun, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

“Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon.”(History). “One widespread explanation of the origin of this...

Christmas: The Meaning Behind it

Christmas: The Meaning Behind it

Madi Collins, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

Christmas is right around the corner. That means giving gifts, and hanging out with family and friends. But why is it called “Christmas”? Christmas is celebrated on Dec 24. According to Reader's...

History of Hanukkah

History of Hanukkah

December 18, 2024

History Of Hanukkah Hanukkah is celebrated worldwide by Jewish families to recognize the perseverance, endurance of light, and freedom integrated in Jewish history. Hanukkah has “ancient roots, commemorating...

Happy Soccer Season!

Happy Soccer Season!

Nyah McRae, Opinion Editor December 16, 2024

Happy Soccer Season! It’s officially winter sports season, which means it's officially soccer season! Here is everything you need to know about Helix Soccer. For starters we have three girls soccer...

Helix's Sustainability Action Plan

Helix’s Sustainability Action Plan

Daniel Agpuon, Asst. Editor in Chief December 10, 2024

From Sept. 2023, to May 2024, Kevin Myron and the Student Office of Sustainability (SoS) developed and refined Helix’s first Sustainability Action Plan. Through months of collaboration and determination,...

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