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Concerning symbol found on desks leads to upcoming presentation in Advisory classes
Kira Stackhouse, Managing Editor • September 10, 2025
How Missing Library Books Affect Your Promotion
How Missing Library Books Affect Your Promotion
Archie Lopez, Staff Writer • May 23, 2025

As promotion on May 27th approaches, many students are worried about what they need to do to “walk the stage.” One thing they might neglect...

Montera's Inclusion Mural
Montera’s Inclusion Mural
Hayden Chin, Social Media Editor • May 23, 2025

What’s new at Montera this week? Well, to no ones’ surprise, Montera officially has a new mural!  On May 12, 2025, mural artist, Kyle...

Hayden Chin, Social Media Editor • May 23, 2025

Did you know that some people that you see on TV are actually Montera Alumni? Yes it’s true!! Some of the reporters on your favorite news channel...

O'Dowd supports incoming students
O’Dowd supports incoming students
Hudson Ross, Staff Writer • May 12, 2025

Starting June 16, incoming high school students can attend the O’Dowd High School preparatory camp to learn what it's like in a new environment....

Journalism students enjoy a camping trip in the Presidio.
Best School Events of the Year
Jackson Masuret, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025
Wags for Wellness Brings Joy, Reduces Stress
Wags for Wellness Brings Joy, Reduces Stress
Devika Kofoed, Sports Editor • February 19, 2025
Biggest Music Events of 2025
Biggest Music Events of 2025
Sinclair Rowley, Entertainment editor • May 12, 2025

Music is a huge part of our culture, so celebrating it is a no brainer. Artists go on tour, festivals are hosted with huge artists, it's been...

Rating Flipline studios' Papa Louie Games (in depth)
Rating Flipline studios’ Papa Louie Games (in depth)
Kira Stackhouse and Anna Barrera May 8, 2025
Have you ever been done with your work in class and in dire need of entertainment? Or maybe you have free time, but you don’t know what game to play? Try the Papa Louie games! But wait, which one should you play? We've listed and explained most of the games from least favorite to most favorite.
Top 5 greatest albums of the last 100 years
Top 5 greatest albums of the last 100 years
Sinclair Rowley, Entertainment editor • April 19, 2025

Over the years, we have seen huge shifts in music. We have seen the rise of rock n roll, the development of contemporary pop, and the appearances...

Do students like the movies played by teachers?
Do students like the movies played by teachers?
Eloise Baker, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025

Name: Ivy Synder Do you generally enjoy the movies that the teachers play?: yeah, it depends If so, what teacher plays the best movies?:...

How to Solve Montera's Fighting Problem
How to Solve Montera’s Fighting Problem
Jackson Masuret, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025

The fighting at Montera seems like it is increasing rather than decreasing. Some 6-8th graders settle their scores with meaningless violence...

Should Schools Serve Chocolate Milk?
Should Schools Serve Chocolate Milk?
Archie Lopez, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025

While chocolate milk is widely served in school cafeterias across the country, as allowed by the USDA, recently many have begun to raise doubts...

Getting Excited for 8th Grade
Getting Excited for 8th Grade
Nala Bickham, Audrey Chang, and Haley Gordon May 5, 2025

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