By Adam Hammond, business manager By Ian McLaughlin, photo editor The security system protecting Maria Carrillo High School got a substantial upgrade with the installation of Avigilon cameras and security software during September. As part of a district wide initiative, Avigilon H4 multisensor dome cameras are being installed to replace the old cameras, and cover […]
Month: December 2022
PG&E issues rooted in Gov. Brown’s CPUC oversight
By Leo Herbstman, staff writer Recent failures of PG&E equipment can be linked to that company’s campaign contributions to and lobbying of former Governor Jerry Brown. Instead of doing his best to ensure the business was well-regulated, there is evidence he went soft on them. PG&E is supposed to be regulated by the California Public […]
SR district pays high price for October outages
By Sam Leitch, copy editor By Kyle Wu, business manager The recent October power outages instituted by PG&E to prevent fires from starting have had a profound effect on the Santa Rosa City Schools District and much of the North Coast, provoking frustration among members of the community as students and teachers work around the […]
Community Comes Together after Chaos of Kincade
By Audrey Moessing, copy editor Two arches of firehose water form a heart, embracing a lush Sonoma County landscape. A wildfire burns surrounding it, fought off by firefighters in the slim perimeter between flames and homes. The detail is amazing, the color rich, the subject poignant and powerful for all faced the 2019 and 2017 […]
The military provides an alternative path to university
By Rituja Bhowmik, staff writer Last year, about four percent of students from Maria Carrillo High School’s graduating class enlisted in the military. While not the typical path after graduation, there are many diverse jobs and opportunities that come with service. The U.S. military consists of five branches: the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine […]
Salem Witch Trial-inspired haunted house ‘The Coven’s Curse’ brought things of nightmares
By Lilly Andrews, editor By Gianina Fan, editor Though it only opened for one night, Maria Carrillo High School’s second haunted house, The Coven’s Curse, was a smashing success. The show followed the witch trials of the late 1600s, genuinely frightening audiences. The interactive performance was written by MCHS seniors and dedicated drama students Nicki […]
‘Anne Frank’ remembered in heart-wrenching performance
By Sam Leitch, copy editor By Maddy Meekins, A&E editor First and foremost, when watching Maria Carrillo High School performance of The Diary of Anne Frank, it’s hard to believe they crafted such a heart-warming and well-done performance amidst outages and evacuations. The play brings life to Anne Frank’s diary entries as she and other […]
November artist of the month: Michael Moeller
By Avery Perkins, business manager Michael Moeller can make some noise. You may know him from Chambers Singers, but he’s also very present in the band programs here at MCHS. With a special place in his heart for trombone, watching him in his favorite group, the MCHS Honors Jazz Band, will leave you speechless. Perkins:When […]