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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

Which milk substitute is best?

Which milk substitute is best?

Sydney McMahon, Staff Writer Dec 2, 2020

Whether in coffee, cereal, cookies, or just a glass, everyone uses milk, but not everyone uses cow’s milk. Now more than ever, people have opted for plant based “milks” in their everyday lives. These...

Stockings hang festively in an already decorated room. Though it is always fun to celebrate the holidays, we should consider saving the celebration for later.

How early is too early?

Hadley McCusker, Staff Writer Dec 2, 2020

For many as soon as the clock hits 12 at midnight on November first, the holiday season begins. In the most stressful time of the year we ponder on what to look forward to next. Of course, we cannot...

The negative side of homework

The negative side of homework

Lana Diab, A&E Editor Dec 2, 2020

Schools can overestimate a student’s ability to complete hours of homework and still maintain their mental health, family time, hobbies, and more. More times than not, huge amounts of homework everyday...

A teen Door Dash worker picks up an order from a restaurant. Delivering for the service can be a great way to make money, however teens should weigh the potential risks.

Danger in Door Dash

Lauren Memoly, Staff Writer Dec 2, 2020

Door Dash is an American company that delivered prepared food on-demand. The company began 7 years ago in 2013 and has quickly grown in popularity. The company competes against many other large companies...

Sophia Pearlman

Gracynn Crocker, Staff Writer Nov 12, 2020
I am truly grateful for this amazing SM soccer program and hoping for a season this year!

New season new clubs

Katharine Lee, Feature Editor Oct 30, 2020

Every fall, Club Rush begins with a bustling gym filled with students, high energy, and various clubs. This year, however, was different. Fall Club Rush was held virtually via Flipgrid on October...

McMahon poses at a cheer competition before the pandemic

We need our space

Sydney McMahon, Staff Writer Oct 19, 2020

As students have been told countless times, “these are unprecedented times.” The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unrest in many areas of daily life, including high school sports. Throughout the last...

Clara Cherney

Clara Cherney

Giulia Henshaw, Copy Editor Oct 18, 2020

"Remote learning [in Canada] has been different to say the least because of the three hour time difference. I start school at 11:00 a.m. and end at 6:00 p.m. It's been nice in the mornings because I have...

With schools opening, students must wear masks during class as shown above.

Students will not wear masks

Kendrick Choi, Web Editor-in-Chief Oct 18, 2020
With the transition to actual in-school learning comes the necessary observance of health and safety guidelines, pertaining to social distancing and mask-wearing, by both teachers and students alike. However, whether students specifically will adhere to such precautionary measures is yet to be seen.
2 Confirmed Student Cases of Coronavirus in Irvine

2 Confirmed Student Cases of Coronavirus in Irvine

Kendrick Choi, Web Editor-in-Chief Oct 14, 2020

With schools returning in-person, it was only a matter of time till students and teachers would test positive for COVID-19. Such an occurrence has struck the Irvine Unified School District days after returning....

Tyler Wetmore

Tyler Wetmore

Gracynn Crocker, Staff Writer Sep 15, 2020
"I am truly grateful for the life lasting memories and friends I have made through playing football at SM."

Changing Shades

Roman Sergi, Sports Editor Sep 11, 2020

There are over one million high school football players in America. After their high school career only 6.5% of all players continue to play in college. After earning league honors, 4-star status, and...

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