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After reminiscing on the times past, Tori Pineda (12) sits down in The Post, looking forward to new experiences.

To Freshman, From Seniors: Advice for a Strong Start

Danica Macaalay, Social Media Editor May 22, 2025

High school may be overwhelming at first, a rollercoaster some might say as it comes to an end, and no one knows the ride better than seniors. From social guidance to academic tips, seniors offer their...

The sun sets over the beach in Honolulu, Hawaii a favorite destination for Vegas residents.

Summer Plans

Penelope Marquez, Entertainment Editor May 22, 2025

As the 2024-2025 school year comes to an end, many students at Sierra Vista High School begin making plans for their summer vacation. Whether students intend to travel, clock in for their first summer...

Makayla Best (10), Julianna Reed(11), Christina Fakoya(11), Anna Yu(10), Hannah Reed(11), Alijah Santiago(11), McKenzie Gidge(11), Mya Quezada(9), and Nora Baltera(10), Sierra Vista's future executive board, enjoy their first official bonding event.

Leading a New School Year: Sierra Vista High School’s New Executive Board 

Gabriella Frey, News Editor May 22, 2025

As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close and new students plan to enter Sierra Vista High School, a new executive board emerges, hoping to make the 2025-2026 school year the best in its 25 year history....

Jason Ford and Farrah Ford (11) soaking in the electric atmosphere of their very first WrestleMania at Allegiant Stadium, April 19th, 2025.

WrestleMania 41 Weekend

Farrah Ford, Staff Reporter May 22, 2025

On April 19th marked the end of a 32 year wait, WrestleMania finally makes a thunderous return for the 41st anniversary. Known as the longest-running and largest wrestling event in history, WrestleMania...

Seniors Shine at Sunset: A Festival Farewell to Remember

Seniors Shine at Sunset: A Festival Farewell to Remember

Alaina Smalling, Student Life Editor May 20, 2025

On April 30th at 6pm, the Class of 2025 gathered on the football field for an unforgettable Senior Sunset celebration themed “When We Were Young.” A sunset sky framed the evening as SV Beats spun music...

Presley Hartstrom (10) takes on the Speak Your Mind Challenge, raising awareness for youth mental health.

Mind Over Matter

May 20, 2025

The “USC Speak Your Mind” challenge, originally launched by the MIND club at the University of South Carolina, reached Sierra Vista High School in April of 2025, creating an engaging way to raise mental...

Vista Idol

Arissa Garcia, Assistant Editor April 3, 2025

Over Spring Break, senior Isaiah Misailegalu became an overnight sensation when he successfully auditioned for American Idol, earning a “golden ticket” to Hollywood. Isaiah quickly impressed celebrity...

From the sidelines to the center court, Sierra Vistas cheer team joins our 4A Basketball champions.

Vista Cheerleaders

Kaylah Latu, staff reporter March 20, 2025

Sierra Vista’s 2024-2025 Cheer team closed out an incredible season clinching first place in both regionals and state competitions in the Crown Leader division — then earning an impressive fourth place...

The potential ban of TikTok raises concerns not just between the U.S. and Chinese government but also among millions of users who have made the platform a part of their daily life.

TikTok Ban 

Kaylah Latu, Staff Reporter March 3, 2025

In the beginning of 2025, TikTok, a social media platform that allowed others to create and watch videos, faced many challenges due to assumptions over data privacy risks, national security threats, content...

Dr Marino shares, "The warning signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be changes in emotion (or affect) such as feeling down, or sad most every day, low energy, craving carbohydrates and overeating,sleeping too much, difficulty concentrating, feeling hopeless or worthless, and even suicide ideation.  
SAD is also an issue with spring and summer seasons, and is often called summer-onset seasonal affective disorder.  Warning mood changes in the coming Spring Forward in time change to look for may include trouble sleeping, changes in appetite, weight changes, anxiety, feeling more irritable than usual"

Chasing the Sun: Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder

Farrah Ford, Staff Reporter March 3, 2025

As winter months begin to tick down the last few days and holiday lights fade, many students and staff find themselves battling much more than a cold—Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD) can make these winter...

Coming together for the NHS blood drive—one donation at a time.

National Honor Society 

Kaylah Latu, Staff Reporter December 18, 2024

At Sierra Vista High School, the National Honor Society (NHS) is a worldwide  organization that recognizes high school students who excel in service, leadership, scholarship,  and character development....

Vista Royale: The Ultimate Fortnite Duos Tournament

Vista Royale: The Ultimate Fortnite Duos Tournament

Danica Macaalay, Social Media Editor December 18, 2024

On November 18, 2024, Sierra Vista High School’s Multimedia Communications CTE program hosted the Vista Royale, a video game (Esports) competition, taking place in Vista’s library, starring the popular...

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