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Students dodge elimination in annual senior assassin competition
June 8, 2026
Catch! Athlete of the year, Addison Bruzzi, 12, catches the ball as her teammate passes the ball back.
Athletes of the year
June 8, 2026
Training Tomorrow's First Responders
Training Tomorrow’s First Responders
June 6, 2026
Just the facts. With the upcoming school year approaching students question how dual enrollment can help them on their journey through high school. Graphic by Noemy Melchor.
Is dual enrollment worth it?
June 5, 2026
Let me calculate it. In a survey conducted my Musket Media 61.9% of teachers are reducing their need for technology in their classrooms. 21 teachers were surveyed. Graphic by Amber Cardenas.
Less technology in classrooms
June 4, 2026
Fight on! Travelling across the field, Benjamin Resendez, 11, juggles the ball with himself, soon to be stolen by the opposing team. Resendez takes the ball after Marco Sarabia, 11, passes the ball to him. Escondido Charter soccer player soon kicks the ball from Resendez and takes advantage. “I lost some hope, realizing our team wasn’t able to score a goal in this half of the game,” Resendez said. For the first 45 minutes of the game, the game was tied at 0-0. Photo by Richie Martinez.
JV pulls a win against charter
February 26, 2026
Matchups secured. With the wrestlers curious for the finalized lineup, Assistant Coach Tyler Muehlhauser gathers his team and goes over each matchup before they take the mat at their home dual meet. Quetzale Mendoza listens along with the rest of the team for their match against Sage Creek High School. “Stay in the fight, its okay to be strong,” Tyler Muehlhauser said. Aside from coaching the wrestling team as a side job, Muehlhauser is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to his line of work, some would call him a troubleshooter. Photo by David Villeda
Pinned to perfection
February 25, 2026
In the zone. With complete attention on the ball, Franchesca Banuelos, 12, attempts to strike the ball into the goal. During the game Banuelos was moved from midfield to center forward. “Being pushed up made me feel like the coach saw that I had the potential to shoot. From mid you don’t need to shoot as much, you just need to control the ball,” Banuelos said. Banuelos said playing Coastal Academy from home added pressure to the game because of their previous win against them. Photo by Kimberly Sosa.
Let’s play
February 20, 2026
Listen up! In between the cluster, Varsity Basketball coach Roman Macias, gathers the Boys Basketball team to review key points before a game. Before the game against Rock Academy the Boys Basketball team got the chance to pray and encourage each other before receiving encouragement from their coaches. “I think our coach supports us pretty well. He never brings us down. He always hypes us up,” Varsity Player Noah Reynoso, 12, said. Varsity Basketball Assistant coach, Brian Gallo felt the long time friendship between the coaches has helped them have strong communication in order to effectively support their team. Photo by Amber Cardenas.
Get your head in the game
February 17, 2026
Circle of trust. Athletes huddle up together for a team prayer before their match. Markus Maramba, 10, and Anthony Trejo, 10, look to their teammates reassuringly as they follow with the prayer. The team is very close with one another. To them, these prayers are natural and boost their morale. “I pray before a game. Even just a short prayer keeps me calm and confident,” Maramba said. On the court, they’re teammates, but when it comes to being outside of sports and school, these players have grown together and gotten closer, looking towards each other for support and encouragement. Photo by Azul Rios.
Eyes on the prize
February 17, 2026
Comparing the assumptions of what people think Lopez does as a receptionist from what she said she does. Lopez is reminded she doesn't only answer the phone but help other students and teachers.
The face of the office: Keeping the school running smoothly
June 5, 2026
Fight on! Travelling across the field, Benjamin Resendez, 11, juggles the ball with himself, soon to be stolen by the opposing team. Resendez takes the ball after Marco Sarabia, 11, passes the ball to him. Escondido Charter soccer player soon kicks the ball from Resendez and takes advantage. “I lost some hope, realizing our team wasn’t able to score a goal in this half of the game,” Resendez said. For the first 45 minutes of the game, the game was tied at 0-0. Photo by Richie Martinez.
JV pulls a win against charter
February 26, 2026
Matchups secured. With the wrestlers curious for the finalized lineup, Assistant Coach Tyler Muehlhauser gathers his team and goes over each matchup before they take the mat at their home dual meet. Quetzale Mendoza listens along with the rest of the team for their match against Sage Creek High School. “Stay in the fight, its okay to be strong,” Tyler Muehlhauser said. Aside from coaching the wrestling team as a side job, Muehlhauser is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to his line of work, some would call him a troubleshooter. Photo by David Villeda
Pinned to perfection
February 25, 2026
In the zone. With complete attention on the ball, Franchesca Banuelos, 12, attempts to strike the ball into the goal. During the game Banuelos was moved from midfield to center forward. “Being pushed up made me feel like the coach saw that I had the potential to shoot. From mid you don’t need to shoot as much, you just need to control the ball,” Banuelos said. Banuelos said playing Coastal Academy from home added pressure to the game because of their previous win against them. Photo by Kimberly Sosa.
Let’s play
February 20, 2026
Listen up! In between the cluster, Varsity Basketball coach Roman Macias, gathers the Boys Basketball team to review key points before a game. Before the game against Rock Academy the Boys Basketball team got the chance to pray and encourage each other before receiving encouragement from their coaches. “I think our coach supports us pretty well. He never brings us down. He always hypes us up,” Varsity Player Noah Reynoso, 12, said. Varsity Basketball Assistant coach, Brian Gallo felt the long time friendship between the coaches has helped them have strong communication in order to effectively support their team. Photo by Amber Cardenas.
Get your head in the game
February 17, 2026
Patriot Poll
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January 30, 2026
Patriot Poll
Patriot Poll
January 29, 2026
Yes sergeant! Cadets line up to honor the flag of the U.S. Besides ROTC, they have lives behind the scenes.
Students Learn to Balance School, Work, and Personal Life
December 19, 2025
Yurem Novoa, 12 and Leah Barrientos, 9, participate in the 2025 Ice bucket challenge and staff remember the original challenge in 2014.
It’s not just ice and water
April 25, 2025
The differences between MEChA's dances in the past and present.
What are they gonna do now?
April 13, 2025
Gloves on. Working on his last patriot cafe, Alen Salgado, 12, was working fast and getting food out as quickly as possible. "I was working the back helping direct orders, it was fun but a little stressful," Salgado said. Salgado has been in culinary for 4 years and has worked many patriot cafe.
Red, White And Well Fed
June 10, 2026
Training Tomorrow's First Responders
Training Tomorrow’s First Responders
June 6, 2026
Fight on! Travelling across the field, Benjamin Resendez, 11, juggles the ball with himself, soon to be stolen by the opposing team. Resendez takes the ball after Marco Sarabia, 11, passes the ball to him. Escondido Charter soccer player soon kicks the ball from Resendez and takes advantage. “I lost some hope, realizing our team wasn’t able to score a goal in this half of the game,” Resendez said. For the first 45 minutes of the game, the game was tied at 0-0. Photo by Richie Martinez.
JV pulls a win against charter
February 26, 2026
Matchups secured. With the wrestlers curious for the finalized lineup, Assistant Coach Tyler Muehlhauser gathers his team and goes over each matchup before they take the mat at their home dual meet. Quetzale Mendoza listens along with the rest of the team for their match against Sage Creek High School. “Stay in the fight, its okay to be strong,” Tyler Muehlhauser said. Aside from coaching the wrestling team as a side job, Muehlhauser is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to his line of work, some would call him a troubleshooter. Photo by David Villeda
Pinned to perfection
February 25, 2026
In the zone. With complete attention on the ball, Franchesca Banuelos, 12, attempts to strike the ball into the goal. During the game Banuelos was moved from midfield to center forward. “Being pushed up made me feel like the coach saw that I had the potential to shoot. From mid you don’t need to shoot as much, you just need to control the ball,” Banuelos said. Banuelos said playing Coastal Academy from home added pressure to the game because of their previous win against them. Photo by Kimberly Sosa.
Let’s play
February 20, 2026
¡Baller! Durante la recaudación de fondos de baloncesto del personal contra el equipo universitario, la subdirectora Tessa Riley busca un jugador abierto. El personal derrotó al equipo universitario femenino por dos puntos.
Tessa Riley: Liderando con el corazón
April 24, 2025
Recién salido de la cocina. Después de hacer un recorrido culinario entre bastidores, los estudiantes se van y Roman Armenta, de 11, espera para entregarles una prueba de sabor de dulces culinarios hechos a mano.
Inspirando a el futuro: El escaparate electivo cautiva a los alumnos de 8o grado
April 24, 2025
Learn by doing. Avid tutor Alejandra Cazares is helping students of AVID with all kinds of subjects in order to help them succeed in their academics “It's really rewarding to kind of see them go through from freshmen year to their senior years to see the issues that they've kind of surpassed,” Cazares, said.
Profesores del futuro
April 24, 2025
Two paths, one goal. This showcases the learning difference from each program.
Los errores no definen a una persona
April 24, 2025
In the spotlight! Junior Track and Field runner, Rodrigo Erreguin, presents his Athlete of The Week award.
Una Carrera hacia el Éxito
March 28, 2025
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Circle of trust. Athletes huddle up together for a team prayer before their match. Markus Maramba, 10, and Anthony Trejo, 10, look to their teammates reassuringly as they follow with the prayer. The team is very close with one another. To them, these prayers are natural and boost their morale. “I pray before a game. Even just a short prayer keeps me calm and confident,” Maramba said. On the court, they’re teammates, but when it comes to being outside of sports and school, these players have grown together and gotten closer, looking towards each other for support and encouragement. Photo by Azul Rios.
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Ready to go. In the midst of nerves and anxious feelings, athletes take time to make sure their bodies are ready before getting into a tough game. The team loosens up in the main gym before a match against Rock Academy. “I’m not scared or anything, but I’m wondering how the game is going to turn out,” Noah Reynoso, 12, said. Reynoso has a habit of listening to his favorite kind of music before any game. His music helps him focus on what’s in front of him. Photo by Azul Rios.

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Living a double life of two passions, between capturing photos for Musket Media by day and dancing in a secret world of performance by night, Azul Rios Chavez, 10, seeking to become a choreography star.
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