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News 

News
LA’s new face: Nithya Raman
LA’s new face: Nithya Raman
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Politics affecting the cost of living: A major issue for Americans:
Politics affecting the cost of living: A major issue for Americans:
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Rep. Ilhan Omar’s DHS home raided by DHS she labels it “political intimidation"
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s DHS home raided by DHS she labels it “political intimidation"
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An arch in the capital
An arch in the capital
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A new generation of protesters take to the streets to fight for their future
A new generation of protesters take to the streets to fight for their future
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Will Maria Carrillo go 7-12 next year?  
Will Maria Carrillo go 7-12 next year?  
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It’s Midterm Election Day!
It’s Midterm Election Day!
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Does your vote actually matter?
Does your vote actually matter?
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A 2026 local ballot guide
A 2026 local ballot guide
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Cardboard and candy: Club Day, 2026
Cardboard and candy: Club Day, 2026
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California moves to ban electric shock gloves for law enforcement
California moves to ban electric shock gloves for law enforcement
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What happens when you use AI to plan your vacation?
What happens when you use AI to plan your vacation?
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The Melting Himalayas: 2026 Nepal Floods
The Melting Himalayas: 2026 Nepal Floods
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Cornell investigation reopened after 2024 sexual assault allegations
Cornell investigation reopened after 2024 sexual assault allegations
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The Lindsay Clancy case: everything so far
The Lindsay Clancy case: everything so far
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A fiery fake-out: smoky skies and an air quality advisory
A fiery fake-out: smoky skies and an air quality advisory
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A bill of rights and wrongs
A bill of rights and wrongs
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Judge a book by its cover: this library has a new one
Judge a book by its cover: this library has a new one
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Classes in chaos: the ongoing legacy of a budget crisis
Classes in chaos: the ongoing legacy of a budget crisis
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The tragic death of a Santa Rosa Junior College freshman: Ryan George
The tragic death of a Santa Rosa Junior College freshman: Ryan George
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How will the upcoming “super” El Niño affect Sonoma County?
How will the upcoming “super” El Niño affect Sonoma County?
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Meta sued for $17 billion amid child safety concerns
Meta sued for $17 billion amid child safety concerns
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MCHS Robotics is on a generational run
MCHS Robotics is on a generational run
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One space, two markets: Farmers Lane
One space, two markets: Farmers Lane
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The conflict in the Middle East is continuing to expand
The conflict in the Middle East is continuing to expand
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AP exam advice
AP exam advice
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How we see the world: information in a modern age
How we see the world: information in a modern age
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Senior year is almost over: what you need to know
Senior year is almost over: what you need to know
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Trump is rolling climate regulations at a rate never seen – what this could mean for us
Trump is rolling climate regulations at a rate never seen – what this could mean for us
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The results of the MCHS’s student elections
The results of the MCHS’s student elections
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Features

Features
Out of sight, out of mind: the silent destruction of California’s greatest forests
Out of sight, out of mind: the silent destruction of California’s greatest forests
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Culinary: cooking it up in the kitchen
Culinary: cooking it up in the kitchen
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Senior parking spot painting party: Carrillo's favorite parking spot-related event
Senior parking spot painting party: Carrillo's favorite parking spot-related event
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Mental health resources at MCHS
Mental health resources at MCHS
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Exclusive: Superintendent Thomas describes her hopes and dreams for the school district
Exclusive: Superintendent Thomas describes her hopes and dreams for the school district
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The effects of 9/11 today
The effects of 9/11 today
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“It’s impossible”: the difficulties of teaching a combo class
“It’s impossible”: the difficulties of teaching a combo class
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The top three volunteer opportunities in Santa Rosa
The top three volunteer opportunities in Santa Rosa
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“Its ridiculous" – MCHS’s phone policy is here to stay
“Its ridiculous" – MCHS’s phone policy is here to stay
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Part of the freshman starter pack: Puma Peers 
Part of the freshman starter pack: Puma Peers 
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She’s the man: Coach Jordan Henry secures historic NFL dub
She’s the man: Coach Jordan Henry secures historic NFL dub
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Mulch Madness 2026: a huge success
Mulch Madness 2026: a huge success
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A year of powerful producers: MCHS, 2025-2026
A year of powerful producers: MCHS, 2025-2026
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Minga passes to boarding passes: BradyLong's story 
Minga passes to boarding passes: BradyLong's story 
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Sloane Crocker is switching lanes
Sloane Crocker is switching lanes
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Get ready for Santa Rosa gloom metal, feat. Mr. Weldon 
Get ready for Santa Rosa gloom metal, feat. Mr. Weldon 
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Year in review, Wiese edition
Year in review, Wiese edition
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Super soaked showdown
Super soaked showdown
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How to use new SRJC Website
How to use new SRJC Website
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Books and buses: a local library renovation in Rincon
Books and buses: a local library renovation in Rincon
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How Coachella has morphed into everything it wasn’t supposed to be
How Coachella has morphed into everything it wasn’t supposed to be
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The dangers of light pollution
The dangers of light pollution
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Behind the scenes of a perfect puma graduation
Behind the scenes of a perfect puma graduation
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Saving money for college: a guide
Saving money for college: a guide
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The secret society of MCHS
The secret society of MCHS
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A group effort: co-teaching at Maria Carrillo
A group effort: co-teaching at Maria Carrillo
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A game of cat and mouse: Senior Assassin
A game of cat and mouse: Senior Assassin
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Online gambling: the easy way
Online gambling: the easy way
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American food isn’t real
American food isn’t real
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Not My Kind: A Vignette by Nila Maiava
Not My Kind: A Vignette by Nila Maiava
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Opinion 

Opinion
Memeification of Victims
Memeification of Victims
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Roadkill and the human lack of empathy
Roadkill and the human lack of empathy
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Execution on livestream? The unspoken issues with the death penalty
Execution on livestream? The unspoken issues with the death penalty
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Santa Rosa Airport's new security partnership with Landline
Santa Rosa Airport's new security partnership with Landline
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The struggle between balancing sports and academics: highlighting swimming
The struggle between balancing sports and academics: highlighting swimming
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Ragebait and the death of complexity
Ragebait and the death of complexity
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Untold secrets of college admissions: what’s behind the application?
Untold secrets of college admissions: what’s behind the application?
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“I’m burnt out… I’ve given up.” A plague has been brought to Carrillo
“I’m burnt out… I’ve given up.” A plague has been brought to Carrillo
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This summer, you need to be bored
This summer, you need to be bored
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How to find your passion
How to find your passion
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Producers will raise prices; consumers will keep paying
Producers will raise prices; consumers will keep paying
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To block, or not to block
To block, or not to block
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Elsagate 2.0
Elsagate 2.0
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Eager for energy? Here’s the rundown
Eager for energy? Here’s the rundown
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“马年到了!”: How the world celebrates the Lunar New Year, and why we don’t
“马年到了!”: How the world celebrates the Lunar New Year, and why we don’t
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Concerts are becoming more and more inaccessible: here’s why
Concerts are becoming more and more inaccessible: here’s why
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Inner turmoil: where does it come from?
Inner turmoil: where does it come from?
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Humans are becoming useless, and it's a social problem
Humans are becoming useless, and it's a social problem
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New year same you, Why New Year’s resolutions don't work
New year same you, Why New Year’s resolutions don't work
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Whited Elementary set to close in June 2026
Whited Elementary set to close in June 2026
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The conflicting messages toward a generation brought up online
The conflicting messages toward a generation brought up online
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Has President Trump kept his promises? The costs of failure and success
Has President Trump kept his promises? The costs of failure and success
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The epic world of epic poetry
The epic world of epic poetry
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The holiday blues
The holiday blues
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The billion dollar problem…of billionaires
The billion dollar problem…of billionaires
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Homework: The not-so-hidden scourge of schools
Homework: The not-so-hidden scourge of schools
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Why does our generation feel the need to all be the same? Peer pressure.
Why does our generation feel the need to all be the same? Peer pressure.
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Are Christmas decorations harming our planet?
Are Christmas decorations harming our planet?
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The children of DACA
The children of DACA
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The coveted Starbucks fall menu — is it worth the hype?
The coveted Starbucks fall menu — is it worth the hype?
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Arts & Entertainment 

A&E
Shakespeare in the 70s
Shakespeare in the 70s
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At rallies, we wear PINK
At rallies, we wear PINK
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Forever sharing her “coat of many colors:” the lifelong contributions of Dolly Parton
Forever sharing her “coat of many colors:” the lifelong contributions of Dolly Parton
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How to thrive during your freshman year
How to thrive during your freshman year
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Inside the tanks: the secrets of Santa Rosa Aquarium
Inside the tanks: the secrets of Santa Rosa Aquarium
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Playing at a new tempo: getting to know our new band teacher
Playing at a new tempo: getting to know our new band teacher
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Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 and fan outrage
Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 and fan outrage
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The heavily anticipated sequel, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
The heavily anticipated sequel, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
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Poor marketing? Or bad design? A rise in failed games
Poor marketing? Or bad design? A rise in failed games
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It’s only a matter of time before you fall in love with Laufey’s new deluxe album.
It’s only a matter of time before you fall in love with Laufey’s new deluxe album.
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 Finally, Marvel is giving us what we want…
 Finally, Marvel is giving us what we want…
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The highs and lows of Bully by Ye
The highs and lows of Bully by Ye
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Cool Math Games: our online childhood
Cool Math Games: our online childhood
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Bridgerton is back: season four so far
Bridgerton is back: season four so far
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The Xbox Doomsday! or maybe not.
The Xbox Doomsday! or maybe not.
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What to know when Resident Evil 9 releases
What to know when Resident Evil 9 releases
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This year’s Poetry Out Loud controversy
This year’s Poetry Out Loud controversy
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Kpop and cultural appropriation
Kpop and cultural appropriation
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Harry Styles arrives back on the music scene with new album
Harry Styles arrives back on the music scene with new album
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Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance matters
Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance matters
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Triple-A gaming is failing our generation
Triple-A gaming is failing our generation
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2026 Prom dress trends
2026 Prom dress trends
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What do teachers listen to?
What do teachers listen to?
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The books of Michelle “MACE” Curran
The books of Michelle “MACE” Curran
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The Chosen One: Marty Supreme
The Chosen One: Marty Supreme
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Black Swan: a fragile horror as pretty as a picture
Black Swan: a fragile horror as pretty as a picture
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The game awards, an annual spectacle
The game awards, an annual spectacle
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A bloody Christmas
A bloody Christmas
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Carrillo wrapped
Carrillo wrapped
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When did it all go wrong? Kanye West
When did it all go wrong? Kanye West
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Sports

Sports
From the court to the field: Athlete of the Week, Savannah Houts
From the court to the field: Athlete of the Week, Savannah Houts
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Staying motivated: Athlete of the Week, Kaysen Sundara
Staying motivated: Athlete of the Week, Kaysen Sundara
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An exciting flag football game on September 21
An exciting flag football game on September 21
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Carrillo ramps up their serves in a heated match against Sonoma Academy
Carrillo ramps up their serves in a heated match against Sonoma Academy
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Crossing major lines: Athlete of the Week, Alani Lorange
Crossing major lines: Athlete of the Week, Alani Lorange
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Keep your eye on the pom-pom, because the ball’s barely moving
Keep your eye on the pom-pom, because the ball’s barely moving
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Halloween 2026

Halloween 2026
The best horror movies for this Halloween season
The best horror movies for this Halloween season
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Trick-or-treating is dead
Trick-or-treating is dead
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Buried beneath the vineyards: the mysterious ghost stories of Sonoma County
Buried beneath the vineyards: the mysterious ghost stories of Sonoma County
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Unique single, duo, and trio Halloween costumes
Unique single, duo, and trio Halloween costumes
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Why YOU should thrift your costume this Halloween
Why YOU should thrift your costume this Halloween
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Puma Profiles

Puma Profiles
Claire Howard: Path to the Hall of Fame
Claire Howard: Path to the Hall of Fame
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Jordan Henry: energy and drive in the classroom and out on the field
Jordan Henry: energy and drive in the classroom and out on the field
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From classical to charro: Matthew Bowker
From classical to charro: Matthew Bowker
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Getting a look in the inner (unit) circle: head of department Geddes
Getting a look in the inner (unit) circle: head of department Geddes
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George Martin, “one of MCHS’s busy Pumas”
George Martin, “one of MCHS’s busy Pumas”
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Tiffany Jahnke: kindness in the classroom
Tiffany Jahnke: kindness in the classroom
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A performing artist, Kylie Perry takes to the stage   
A performing artist, Kylie Perry takes to the stage   
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Carrillo’s underground photographer, Quinn Stahl
Carrillo’s underground photographer, Quinn Stahl
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How a happy accident became a new community for a performing pro
How a happy accident became a new community for a performing pro
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Theatre lights, and a pen to write 
Theatre lights, and a pen to write 
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The style and mindset of Makai Whalen
The style and mindset of Makai Whalen
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Lisa Zheng: the powerhouse of Carrillo
Lisa Zheng: the powerhouse of Carrillo
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“The goal is simple, run faster, a lot faster”: Colton Swinth MCHS alum returns to Sonoma County
“The goal is simple, run faster, a lot faster”: Colton Swinth MCHS alum returns to Sonoma County
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Ligotti’s last line-up
Ligotti’s last line-up
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The force behind Carrillo’s dance program: Rosemarie Henry
The force behind Carrillo’s dance program: Rosemarie Henry
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Grayson Brantley is just “too cool for school”
Grayson Brantley is just “too cool for school”
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Pumas care for other cats: CookiesForAlfred
Pumas care for other cats: CookiesForAlfred
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Workin’ 9 to 5: the grind toward Italian med school for Nell Krombholz
Workin’ 9 to 5: the grind toward Italian med school for Nell Krombholz
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“I wanted to be an inspiration”: Juandiego Bueno Soto
“I wanted to be an inspiration”: Juandiego Bueno Soto
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For the love of the game
For the love of the game
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Exceptional educators–en español
Exceptional educators–en español
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The great Nate Wall
The great Nate Wall
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From the football field to the classroom: Janis Vanags
From the football field to the classroom: Janis Vanags
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From the classroom to the diamond
From the classroom to the diamond
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Meet the 2024 Miss North Bay’s Teen: Katie Rose Winkelman
Meet the 2024 Miss North Bay’s Teen: Katie Rose Winkelman
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Lights, camera… homework?
Lights, camera… homework?
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Scott Jensen: The substitute teacher who goes above and beyond
Scott Jensen: The substitute teacher who goes above and beyond
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The most nonchalant guy at Carrillo
The most nonchalant guy at Carrillo
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The unparalleled urologist
The unparalleled urologist
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Santa Rosa Teachers Association President Kathryn Howell
Santa Rosa Teachers Association President Kathryn Howell
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