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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

Group photo of girls at this year's November Kairos

Exploring Kairos

Sabrina Hamra, Feature Editor Nov 14, 2024

For four days and three nights, seniors drive hours away to partake in a life-changing experience: Kairos. Taking place in Whispering Winds, Julian, SM seniors will grow closer in their faith to God and...

Grace Church in New York City in the fall.

Embracing a Thanksgiving of Gratitude and Connection

Peri Feldman, A&E Editor Nov 14, 2024

As Thanksgiving approaches, it is easy to get swept up in the excitement of food preparation, family gatherings, and well-deserved time off. However, Thanksgiving can be so much more than a holiday where...

Does Christmas start November 1st?

Does Christmas start November 1st?

Ella Kraninger, Assistant Editor Nov 14, 2024

As the leaves change and Starbucks pumpkin spice drinks warm our hands, a certain argument always comes up: Is it okay to deck the halls before we've even carved the Thanksgiving turkey?   Those who...

Limitless Lingo

Limitless Lingo

Sabrina Hamra, Feature Editor Sep 18, 2024

Sigma, sigma on the wall, who’s the skibidiest of them all? If you’re completely confused about what the statement above means, you’re not alone. The uprising trend of “brainrot” has taken...

Fallon Boyle '25

Fallon Boyle ’25

Sabrina Hamra, Feature Editor Sep 18, 2024

"Hi! My name is Fallon Boyle and I am a senior this year here at SMCHS. Santa Margarita is truly my second home. You can always feel the Love of Christ - Caritas Christi - when you step foot on campus....

Unlocking a New World through the iPhone 15

Unlocking a New World through the iPhone 15

Jayden Yokota, Photo Editor Oct 25, 2023

Apple has introduced the world to the iPhone 15 and its larger counterpart, the iPhone 15 Plus. These devices come with 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, aimed at delivering an immersive viewing experience...

Katherine Rackohn Breaks Down her Picks for Events this Year

Kennedy Frey, Web Editor Sep 12, 2023

Katherine Rackohn, the Sophomore secretary explains her picks for what SMCHS events she most excited for this year. The first is Socomun. Rackohn is not only the Sophomore secretary but also a chair...

Snapchat AI: Helpful or Creepy?

Snapchat AI: Helpful or Creepy?

Kylie Foerster, Copy Editor May 15, 2023

In February, all Snapchat users with the paid Snapchat+ membership had availability to the Snapchat AI. Suddenly, all users opened their Snapchat accounts to their own AI pinned at the top of the screen....

SM International Students Describe Their Lives Under Covid

Sally Yuan, Staff Writer Nov 9, 2022

      As a school that focuses on diversity and inclusivity, Santa Margarita Catholic High School incorporates a large and diverse international student body. Being an international...

Andrew Douglas teaching students machining

SMbld Robotics’ new training plan

Luke Soliman, ETV Liason Nov 9, 2022

The Santa Margarita robotics team created a new curriculum to train incoming students and prepare them for their season ahead. The pre-season curriculum includes machining, computer-aided design (CAD),...

Santa Margarita High School Talon Theatre fall production

Truman Huang, Staff Writer Oct 31, 2022

The Talon Theatre prepares for their new play. Their play will be showing this fall. This year, they will be performing a play called "The Matchmaker." "The Matchmaker" is a romantic comedy movie...

Catherine Bryson explains the intent behind her club, Reading Between the Spines.

Catherine Bryson: Reading Between the Spines

Katharine Lee, Feature Editor Oct 31, 2022

Senior Catherine Bryson frequently sports socks patterned with the names of historically banned books. Her earrings feature miniature models of books stacked artfully. As President and founder of a...

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