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Concerning symbol found on desks leads to upcoming presentation in Advisory classes
Kira Stackhouse, Managing Editor • September 10, 2025
Fight Between Parents Ends Track Meet, Season NOT Cancelled
Madeline Lu, Design Editor • May 5, 2025

The organizers who planned the Cross Country Season have taken over managing Track, and held a successful track meet May 3. The season is proceeding...

JV Volleyball Takes the Court
Shareef Smith, Staff Writer • May 7, 2025

The volleyball season has been going for quite a while and a lot of stuff has happened, so let's see what has happened this volleyball season....

Racers line up for the 1500, the first event of the All-Comer's Meet.
Montera Participates in First Track Meets
Sydney Lee, Editor-in-Chief • April 28, 2025

Montera’s Track and Field team competed in OAL’s All-Comers Meet on April 12 and the first regular season meet on April 19 at Castlemont...

Montera’s Inclusion Mural
Hayden Chin, Social Media Editor • May 23, 2025
Exclusive Interview with Famous Toro
Sydney Lee, Editor-in-Chief • May 15, 2025
JV Volleyball Takes the Court
Shareef Smith, Staff Writer • May 7, 2025
Montera Participates in First Track Meets
Sydney Lee, Editor-in-Chief • April 28, 2025
Girls Basketball Finish Strong Season
Emily Bringas, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025
Winter Sports Pep Rally
Hayden Chin, Social Media Editor • April 10, 2025
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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