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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


This vote center is one of many located across Orange County where voters have access to a myriad of services.

Orange County changes vote system

Kendrick Choi, Web Editor-in-Chief Mar 30, 2020
Since the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to change the county’s election processes in February 2019, major changes have been made, including the switch to “vote center” elections, changes in mail-in ballots and the implementation of more ballot drop boxes. 
Try these tips to maintain health during quarantine.

Switch to online school

Evelyn Driscoll and Devon Nguyen Mar 26, 2020

SMCHS announced a schoolwide switch to online One-to-One learning on March 13 in response to the World Health Organization's (WHO) designation of the coronavirus as pandemic two days prior. Remote...

Only 24 hours for greatness

Domi Drust, Social Media Editor Jan 26, 2020

On January 26th at 9:06 am, Kobe Bryant's personal helicopter left John Wayne airport and crashed in Calabasas before 9 am. It was a foggy morning on their way to his daughter's basketball game in Thousand...

A New Season of Christmas Entertainment

Giulia Henshaw, Copy Editor Dec 19, 2019

  Not only does Christmas mean a break from school and time with family and friends, it means a new selection of Christmas movies and shows to choose from. Whether it be on the big screen at movie...

Bringing in the Christmas Spirit

Devon Nguyen, Opinion Editor Dec 19, 2019

On December 6, the performing arts students of SM will put on a production of “A Christmas Carol”, as well as dance and singing performances. The production will star the beloved former SM principal,...

New schedule, less stress

Alex Vallone, Managing Editor Dec 19, 2019

As the start of the new block schedule trial for next year begins, teachers change their lesson plans and students adjust to an all periods day on Mondays and the longer block periods at 75 minutes....

Amazon in flames

Amazon in flames

Madison Clark, Staff Writer Aug 26, 2019

Infamous for it luscious greenery, the Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of life forms and covers around 40% of South America. Receiving recognition for it's size and beauty, the Amazon also supplies...

Scarred government - With lengthened period of the shutdown, the United States is faced with new challenges.

A long lasting shutdown

Giulia Henshaw, Copy Editor Feb 20, 2019

On Dec. 22, President Trump issued a government shutdown-- the first one since Dec. 1, 2013. However, that government shutdown only lasted 17 days. This shutdown ended on Jan. 25 and lasted for 35...

2018 Women's College Cup takes place all over the country.

Four teams one goal

Jaime Svinth, Print Editor-in-Chief Dec 10, 2018

As the 2018 fall postseason for Division I women's soccer came to a close, four teams remained-- all hungry for victory. The 2018 Women's College Cup was played Nov. 30 and Dec. 2 at Wakemed Soccer...

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