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The student news site of Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

The Eagle Eye

The student news site of Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

The Eagle Eye

The student news site of Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

The Eagle Eye

Although they are two completely different shows with different plots, their popularity is almost the same.

Shonda showdown

Margaret Driscoll, A&E Editor and News Editor Nov 2, 2016

    You tell yourself "One more episode then I'll study for my chemistry test." We all know what this really means: you aren't going to be able to study that night because there is no way...

George Tajonera energizes the Eagle Regiment as he leads them in rallying for the SMCHS football team.

Band together

Dessi Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Editor Sep 25, 2016

Cheers erupt from the Eagle's Nest as an SMCHS football player enters the end zone for a touchdown. The Eagle Regiment matches the screams and shouts with its own musical medley. One man is responsible...

Nightmare Before X-mas

The mind of an artist

Rachel Tetreault, Web Editor-in-chief Sep 19, 2016

  Sketching, drawing, sculpting and molding with his hands are his hobbies, but putting his thoughts into artwork is his passion. Art teacher Todd Robey has always been in love with art. As an...

Not only is music fun to listen to but there's also a scientific theory behind the music.

The music effect

Claire Robidoux, Feature Editor Sep 15, 2016

The first week of school, I walk into Bruce Fleming's English class. Instead of being greeted by the boring poster of books or cliché inspirational quotes, I see a corner of giant cacti, a wall of movie...

As the audition sheet is brought out, students swarm around to sign up.

Calm behind chaos

Dessi Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Editor Sep 4, 2016

The bell chimes, marking the end of another school day. As many students take their time leaving the classroom, Talon Theatre actors rush to sign up for audition times at the tech crew table waiting outside...

Stereotypical study date

Dessi Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Editor May 18, 2016

click here to see Dessi's Exposure Happy-Go-Lucky: Harmony Tea Bar If you prefer tea as your caffeine source, Harmony Tea Bar in Mission Viejo is the spot for you. This quaint tea place suits a range...

The canvas Shayna Aigner bought on her spontaneous trip to Michaels now accompanied by a painted pineapple.

Collegia(r)te

Claire Robidoux, Feature Editor Apr 27, 2016

Business, nursing, teaching, accounting are all common majors in college. However, seniors Raelyn Browning, Bridget Callahan and Shayna Aigner have taken a different path. These three passionate artists...

SMCHS thespians reminisce about the laughs they shared and the memories they made at the 2016 California Thespian Festival.

#thesfest2016

Taylor Gather, Staff Writer Apr 27, 2016

As the lights go down, the crowd goes quiet, and outcome the thespians. Trev Perreira knows this is their last performance. Perreira is overwhelmed with joy, knowing that they created the set for their...

The cast and crew of Guys and Dolls all gather around the celebrity of the show.

Bishop takes the spotlight

Margaret Driscoll, A&E Editor and News Editor Apr 27, 2016

After months of rehearsing scenes, memorizing lines, and practicing dances, the SMCHS Talon Theater welcomed one special guest to their show Guys & Dolls. Bishop Vann's involvement thrilled the cast...

Amanda Duncan and the rest of the Silver Stars Orchestra practice the steel pan under the instruction of their arranger.

Panning for first place

Perla Shaheen, Copy Editor Mar 21, 2016

After her absence from Jan. 29 to Feb. 7, Director of Percussion Amanda Duncan has finally returned to SMCHS. Her time away was spent in Trinidad practicing nonstop for the Panorama: a carnival where...

High school sweethearts

High school sweethearts

Shannon Pierson, Co-Editor-in-Chief Feb 29, 2016

I am a sucker for high school sweethearts movies from the '80s. "Pretty in Pink", "Farris Buller's Day Off" and "Say Anything" -- they're all heartstring-pulling classics. I mean, what's better than...

Money maker, attention grabber

Money maker, attention grabber

Alana Mayes, Staff Writer Feb 16, 2016

Five minutes into the first quarter of Super Bowl 50, Cam Newton, the Carolina Panther's quarterback, fumbles the ball, which the Denver Broncos grab for the first touchdown of the game. The TV fades to...

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