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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

Deadlines are fast approaching, SMCHS seniors are working on their application essays and getting ready for their college journey.

10 tips for college applications

Amanda Zou, Photo Editor Dec 2, 2016

No doubt, the college application process is stressful. Maintaining a good GPA, striving for scores on standardized tests and meeting college applications deadlines at the same time is a lot to handle...

SMCHS students use a more unique outlet to express their feelings, show their adventures and updates on life.

Website spotlight

Dessi Gomez and Briana Ryan Nov 29, 2016

An idea pops into her head. She plans out her next blog post, anticipation building as the pieces fall together. This blogger can't wait to share her latest update with the world. The trend of blogging,...

My family and I smiling for a photo before we devoured all of this food.

(Some) happy holidays

Margaret Driscoll, A&E Editor and News Editor Nov 18, 2016

  I love the holidays as much (if not more) than the next person. If you see me at school, you know that I've been wearing Christmas socks since October. Every day, I cross off another day...

Mr. P merges his love for comics with his passion for teaching.

Pascual Mystery

Taylor Gather, Staff Writer Nov 16, 2016

For most people, comics, superheroes and video games define the ultimate childhood experience. For religion teacher Michael Pascual, they are the reason for his existence. Pascual's love for media and...

Forrest Gump's view of life is like a box of chocolates.

A View of the 1970s

Rachel Tetreault, Web Editor-in-chief Nov 9, 2016

    In Forrest Gump's eyes everything is a box of chocolates; you never know what you are going to get. In the movie, Forrest Gump, a mentally challenged man, played by Tom Hanks, lives...

"Finstas" are a more personal way to communicate to friends.

Finsta phenomenon

Briana Ryan, Staff Writer Nov 2, 2016

Teenagers have become increasingly aware of the idea of perfection, and the pressure of keeping up with all of the latest trends. We have begun to filter our personalities, along with our accounts. In...

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...

When they work independently on their tablets, students are constantly monitored by IT teachers alike.

Debunking mIThs

Ivanna Rea, Managing Editor Nov 1, 2016

  When students at SMCHS were first introduced to the Lenovo tablets in the 2014-2015 school year, they were also introduced to the rumors that circulate around the powerful IT team. Although...

Christa Crafts visits the University of Notre Dame to get the college feel for students at SMCHS.

Meet Mrs. Crafts

Amanda Moussiaux, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2016

The typical thought process of a SM student: Freshman year- it's high school, Sophomore year-I got this down. Junior year-will I survive? Senior year-where do I want to go? After adapting and completing...

Signs posted in honor of Olango's  death.

No peace in El Cajon

Megan Forsythe, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2016

  El Cajon police shot and killed an unarmed black man, Alfred Olango, on Tuesday Sept. 27. Public anger arose from this statistic: Olango was the 176th black man shot by a police officer in...

Creepy clowns in their communities.

A clown’s scare

Ian Gutierrez and Rachel Tetreault Oct 24, 2016

The month of October is full of Halloween excitement, but some people have taken it too far. According to the Sheriff's department of South Carolina, people dressed as clowns have been sighted around neighborhoods...

Unstoppable

Hannah Prince, Print Editor-in-chief Oct 23, 2016

      He listens to the testimonies; he looks at his leader's relationship with God and looks at his. He is now willing to open up, overcome his hesitation and reveal himself....

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