Canva graphic of students graduating (Photo: Brooke Cregan, The Puma Prensa) by Brooke Cregan, staff writer To the future graduating classes of Maria Carrillo,Remember, as the class of 2022 has seen, high school will go by in a flash. Take advantage of every opportunity. Enjoy the little things. Make the best of it. This is […]
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A step-by-step guide for college preparation and applications
Photo: Canva graphic by Maddie Qualls, The Puma Prensa by Maddie Qualls, editor The college application process has left me jaded–maybe taken years off of my life. Juniors, you’re next. Aren’t you excited? Well, I am here to hopefully make it a little easier for everyone (except for you, seniors, but good job–you’re done!). I […]
MCHS swim team splashes to success
MCHS Swim team wins Oak League title (Photo: Coach Katie-Lauren Dunbar) by Katrina Gorauskas, staff writer With little recognition, the Maria Carrillo High School swim team has created its own community of athletes both in and out of the pool. Offered during the spring sports season, the co-ed MCHS swim team is a welcoming sport […]
Artist of the Month
Diego Rodriguez smiling for the camera (Photo: Georgia Laganiere) by Alexa Rios, staff writer Being the lead isn’t easy, but for Diego Rodriguez being in the spotlight is second nature. He stars in the upcoming musical, Rock Of Ages, as Drew Boley. As Diego says himself he is “a wannabe rock star who goes by […]
We Need to Talk about American College Tuition
College students are overwhelmed with a tangle of loans and high tuition prices (Photo: courtesy of The Balance) by Josephine Rivera-Hoagland, features editor As Maria Carrillo’s class of 2022 wraps up their final year, many seniors are deciding which college to head off to and making note of the various offered scholarships, FAFSA aid and […]
The Oscar’s and Oppression
Oscar winners Sacheen Littlefeather, Hattie McDaniel, and Jon Wayne (Photo: Made using Canva by Rose Cromwell, The Puma Prensa) by Rosemary Cromwell, opinion editor The Oscars recently reentered the collective consciousness when Will Smith walked onto the stage and slapped Chris Rock. Don’t worry, this won’t be another person giving their unsolicited take on who […]
Bridgerton costuming takes on historical accuracy, cultural blending, and color association
The Bridgerton family poses outside of their house (Photo courtesy of Netflix) by Georgia Laganiere, a&e editor Bridgerton is a Netflix original series that follows the Bridgerton family through the social season of the Regency period as the daughters and sons of the family are escorted to extravagant balls and events in the attempt to […]
Best ways to prepare for the summer of 2022
Made on Canva by Raffaella Bravo by Raffaella Bravo, staff writer Summer is approaching and doors are opening for opportunities–let’s not miss them. Internships, jobs, Santa Rosa Junior College classes, community service, and volunteer work are all some opportunities to build your resume, discover what you like, help develop skills and build experience for a […]
San Francisco Giants expect a regression from an exceptional season
San Francisco Giants face off against the Miami Marlins (Photo: Carson Dillon, Windsor High School) by Luke Shimer, sports editor The San Francisco Giants head into the 2022 season with tremendous optimism after outlasting the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2021 National League West Division title. The Giants set a franchise high with 107 wins […]
Steph Klay and Dray lead the charge toward NBA finals
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Jordan Poole celebrate a game one victory (Photo: Found on Google using Creative Commons) by Jon Donohue, assistant editor The Golden State Warriors have been tackling obstacle after obstacle since the All-Star Break. As the regular season comes to an end, the Warriors are potential NBA finals contenders. […]