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The Mountain Lion Messenger

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The Mountain Lion Messenger

The Mountain Lion Messenger

Same protagonist, different eras. A look back at the years that shaped the perspective I carry past graduation. Through all the band shirts, meet and greets, and tv show binging, I was built into the person I was through it all.

The Media that Kept Me Going for Four Years

Farrah Ford, Entertainment Editor May 18, 2026

Throughout my four years at Sierra Vista High School, life swung between intense challenges and triumphs to match the years. Yet, one constant remained: the presence of the media. From video games to television,...

 Merrick De Jesus (10) uses confident and physical comedy movements to deliver a well performed performance to the audience at Winter Comedy Night.

Drama Club

Selene Savar, Staff Reporter March 31, 2026

Every Thursday in the Theater (room 405), students gather from 1:30 to 2:30 PM  to explore collaborative improvisational games and create comedic scenes. At Sierra Vista High School, the Drama Club provides...

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The Rising Cost of Valentine’s Day

Kamille Peterson, Staff Reporter March 31, 2026

Valentine's Day is a 1570-year-old holiday that Pope Gelasius I created to honor Saint Valentine. The holiday evolved in the Middle Ages after Geoffrey Chaucer popularized Valentine's Day in the 14th century,...

Stranger Things

Kai Peterson, Staff Reporter March 31, 2026

On December 25, 2025, The Duffer Brothers released three more episodes of the last season of Stranger Things. Later, on December 31, 2025, they released the finale. Fans anxiously waited during these breaks,...

Reaghan Morris (12) counting down the days until "Project Hail Mary" hits theaters, "Some space missions are just too good to miss".

From Big Screen to Console: Spring Break Releases

Farrah Ford, Entertainment Editor March 25, 2026

Spring Break is almost here, and for many of Sierra Vista High School’s students, that means time to relax, catch up on sleep, and finally watch or play the movies and games everyone has been discussing....

A pre-screening face-off: Farrah Ford (12) vs. the Predator: Badlands display.

Predator: Badlands Review 

Farrah Ford, Entertainment Editor December 18, 2025

On November 7th, 2025, Predator: Badlands sliced into theaters, marking a fresh hunt for the Yautja—the creatures responsible for stalking the sci-fi horror genre over the last 38 years. The $150 million...

Classic Hollywood meets cutting-edge spectacle at The Sphere's reimagining of The Wizard of Oz as Dorothy's iconic ruby slippers dazzle audiences.

Following the Yellow Brick Road to The Sphere

Farrah Ford, Entertainment Editor November 4, 2025

On August 28th, 2025 a new chapter unfolded for one of the most beloved classics in cinematic history, The Wizard of Oz. The film that enchanted audiences for generations now returns reimagined for the...

Merchandise of Krypto, the Superdog,  to promote Superman 2025.

Superman a New Legacy

Masen Manning-Mitchell, Sports Editor September 22, 2025

On July 11, 2025, Superman flew into theatres faster than a speeding bullet, giving moviegoers an action packed truly heroic experience. With a 225 million dollar budget and an arctic filming location,...

Eager audiences around the world anticipate the upcoming movies this summer, including classics such as the live action "Lilo and Stitch", and long awaited sequels like Mission impossible- Final Reckoning.
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Summer Blockbuster Preview

Masen Manning-Mitchell, Staff Reporter May 22, 2025

As the sweltering Las Vegas heat moves in, so does the summer blockbuster season, many exciting movies on the way. Many movie lovers plan to escape the heat by watching some of the amazing upcoming films...

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