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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

Amber Cardenas, Luis Alvarez, and Azul RiosChavez April 25, 2025

While posting a video pouring ice water on your head might be entertaining. The USC speak your mind challenge’s original intent was to spread mental health awareness. This isn't the first time this challenge...

Steps toward Tomorrow

Steps toward Tomorrow

Izabelle Gomez, Staff Writer April 25, 2025

Many students feel uncertain about their future after high school. They worry about choosing the right career path and often doubt their direction in life. Fortunately, college tour trips organized by...

Up and Away

Up and Away

Sarahi Zavala-Hernandez, Media Editor April 24, 2025

After a three-hour flight filled with anticipation, the publications team landed in Seattle on Wednesday afternoon. Eager to kick off their first day of the JEA convention on April 24, they prepare to...

Two paths, one goal. This showcases the learning difference from each program.

Los errores no definen a una persona

Paola Sanchez, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

El Distrito Escolar de Escondido ha ayudado a los estudiantes con darles la oportunidad de participar en dos programas, Prevención y Desvío (PAD) y Alcance de Seguridad para Estudiantes (SOS). Estos...

"When I look at the photos I took last year, or the start of this year, they look a lot different from what I can do no. I had to ask for a lot last year, and now I feel like I can really do this may own," Alexa Silva Bahena, 10, said.

Ready, set, shoot

Liliana Herrera, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

Even if doubts linger about winning, the experience of participating in the contest is invaluable, students will get the chance to win a $250 Visa Gift card, for the best winning photo out of the 10 categories....

Surfing the wave of knowledge

Azul RiosChavez and Luis Alvarez April 20, 2025

Waking up to waves crashing on the shore and salty sea air is a definite change of pace for students from Escondido. Those who attended Camp Surf experienced a whole world full of new experiences....

The differences between MEChA's dances in the past and present.

What are they gonna do now?

Amber Cardenas and Lorenzo Sandoval April 13, 2025

MEChA has hosted an annual dance for 15 years. However this year they have been experiencing a decline in multiple areas. With less and less students attending dances, MEChA and ASB have been less successful...

Elon Musk speaking at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Photo by Creative Commons.

Elon Musk vs Peter Navarro: trade clash sparks online insults

Isabel Garcia and Azul RiosChavez April 9, 2025

It started with a tweet and ended with a roast. On Tuesday, Apr. 8, Musk insulted Donald Trump's senior trade advisor, Peter Navarro, calling him a moron on social media after Navorro comments on Musk’s...

321 GO! Softball does their traditional cheer at the start of the game in order to get the game started. Photo by Noemy Melchor

Emotional Inspirations

Sofi Melchor, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

Anyone can play softball but as a new student joining a varsity team with unfamiliar faces, it may be difficult to settle in. Freshmen especially, already have to adjust to a new environment so feelings...

Snacking, smiling and sharing! ASB teacher, Lania Padilla, goes around the food fair to each stand asking questions. Clark Ibarra, 12, gets put on the spot, sharing a laugh with Padilla.

A recipe for Success: Clubs thrive at school food Fair

Isabel Garcia and Leo Zamora April 2, 2025

The aroma of fresh food filled Patriot Plaza as students crowded around club booths, eager to get a taste. On Mar. 28, after the school day, 12 club organizations gathered in Patriot Plaza for the second...

ASB elections are live

ASB elections are live

Musket Media Staff March 24, 2025

Ballots are live! Students can now vote in the Associated Student Body elections. These elections will help determine who represents each grade level, as well as the Associated student body as a whole....

Sweet Success! Ingrid Cardoso gaining skills and learning hands-on how to make a strawberry pop tart.

Culinary Patriots stirring up success

Isabel Garcia and Paola Sanchez March 19, 2025

With precision, creativity, and a dash of determination, the Patriots have proven they can handle the heat, and now an even bigger test awaits. At the Regional Family, Career and Community Leaders of America...

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