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The Student News Site of Sierra Vista High School
Ethnic Rohingyas protesting Myanmars military junta at the 2014 G20 in Brisbane, Australia
The World’s Longest Running Armed Conflict
April 22, 2024
Ruined City. Yemeni children playing in the rubble of their demolished town.
Saudi Arabia’s Vietnam
March 28, 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers warm up in Las Vegass Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, February 11, 2024 as people begin to arrive for the LVII Super Bowl,
2024 Super Bowl LVIII
March 28, 2024
Jara Resignation
Jara Resignation
March 28, 2024
BTS Enlists into the Military  
February 15, 2024
 The 2022 World Cup  
February 7, 2023
Turns to the West  
February 7, 2023
Seoul’s Halloween Tragedy
February 7, 2023
Venezuelan Anti-Immigration Protests 
February 7, 2023
Mass Shooting in Buffalo, New York
February 7, 2023
Reagan Foglia (11) throws a thundering pitch against Desert Oasis Diamondbacks on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
Clawing the Way to Victory
April 22, 2024
In the middle of an intense match, the Mountain Lions huddle up to coordinate their next move.
SVHS Mountain Lion and DOHS Diamond Backs Battle for the Bell
April 22, 2024
The team celebrates after winning a close home game against Sunrise Mountain High School, with a score of 21-20.
Girls Varsity Flag Football Corrects Sierra Vista History
March 28, 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers warm up in Las Vegass Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, February 11, 2024 as people begin to arrive for the LVII Super Bowl,
2024 Super Bowl LVIII
March 28, 2024
We Are The Champions
We Are The Champions
March 28, 2024
Teenagers need a lot of sleep, and I feel like the average student does some sort of extracurricular, 6-7 hours of school, another few hours of homework ... school should ideally start at 9. - Javen (Junior)
School start time legislation at stalemate 
April 22, 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis receives a ceremonial Liberty Sword at the 2022 Moms for Liberty National Summit in Tampa, Florida. (via Florida Governors Office)
The Extremist Wave in Florida Education
December 28, 2023
The Rise and Fall of the Superhero Genre
The Rise and Fall of the Superhero Genre
October 29, 2023
Glacier Bay is a homeland, a living laboratory, a national park, a designated wilderness, a biosphere reserve, and a world heritage site. Its a marine park, where great adventure awaits by boating into inlets, coves and hideaway harbors is located 861 miles away from the Willow Project.
Killing Earth: The Willow Project
April 25, 2023
Pro-choice women protest for abortion rights in Reno, Nevada.
Roe v. Wade Op Ed
March 3, 2023
Ms. Beckham a US history teacher using the phone pouches during class with her student (11) Aaniyah Houston.
Phone Pouches
April 22, 2024
Students at first lunch on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 grab food from the lunch line as well as the drop carts, also known as Sharing stations.
From Lunch Lines to Lifelines
April 22, 2024
Haben Woldabyezgi shows off his acceptance letter to Livingstone College.
Breaking the Norm: Seniors of Sierra Vista High School
April 22, 2024
February 5th, 2024 Sierra Vista DECA members after the first day of competitions at the Plant Hollywood Hotel.
Distributive Education Clubs of America Competitions 
March 28, 2024
Makenzie Best, 11, Makayla Best, 9, and Leila Kawamura, 10, snap a photo before exchanging their Galentine gifts.
Valentine’s to Galentine’s
March 28, 2024
ASL club members working a friendship bracelet booth at Sierra Vista´s Fright Night. Archer Hernandez, Alexandra Chisholm, Marissa Gonzalez, Donovan Brown, and Tessa Gonzalez
ASL Club
April 22, 2024
Springing Into Spirit
Springing Into Spirit
April 22, 2024
Haben Woldabyezgi shows off his acceptance letter to Livingstone College.
Breaking the Norm: Seniors of Sierra Vista High School
April 22, 2024
Sierra Vista Highschool’s Cantus Choir, Advanced Festival 2024.
Choir Soars at Festival
April 22, 2024
Sierra Vista foyer fully decorated around Willy Wonkas chocolate bars for their spring assembly.
Leo’s Chocolate Factory
April 22, 2024
Dune promotional photo featuring stars Zendaya and Timothy Chalamet
Dune Part Two the Sci-Fi of the Future
April 22, 2024
Cast X and O (joined by Technical Theatre students) celebrate a successful production.
Legally Blonde
March 28, 2024
And the winner is . . .Cillian Murphy, for Best Actor for his role in Christopher Nolans groundbreaking film Oppenheimer.
2024 Oscars 
March 28, 2024
The Rise and Fall of the Superhero Genre
The Rise and Fall of the Superhero Genre
October 29, 2023
The Barbenheimer Phenomenon
The Barbenheimer Phenomenon
September 20, 2023

The Mountain Lion Messenger

The Mountain Lion Messenger
Averi Costa

Averi Costa, Editor in Chief

Averi Costa is a Junior at Sierra Vista High School. This is her third year of journalism. Averi enjoys writing articles about the news and lighthearted features. Averi was born and raised in Las Vegas and enjoys playing soccer and reading.

All content by Averi Costa
Makenzie Best, 11, Makayla Best, 9, and Leila Kawamura, 10, snap a photo before exchanging their Galentine gifts.

Valentine’s to Galentine’s

Averi Costa, Editor in Chief
March 28, 2024
Lahaina Strong sign up for all to see on the way into Lahaina. Source: EPA Photo and Video Gallery (https://www.epa.gov/maui-wildfires/photo-and-video-gallery)

Maui Ablaze

Averi Costa, Editor in Chief
February 15, 2024
The Sierra Vista Mens soccer team with their championship banner and NIAA 4A trophy for a final photo, soaking up their time being champions.

The Road to be Champions 

Averi Costa, Editor in Chief
December 28, 2023
Elijah Leon, 12, with Coach Ryan Quinn after one of his last games on Mountain Lion turf.

On to the Next

Averi Costa, Editor in Cheif
December 28, 2023

Vista Welcomes Teachers to the Family

Averi Costa, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2023
The Lietvesi Scenic Road in Finland. A scenic route where it is nearly impossible to not stop and take a look at the gorgeous scenery.

Happiest Places

Averi Costa, Student Life Co-Section Leader
May 19, 2023
Ms. Ficks Sasha joined her pack as a rescue from South Korea in October of 2019.

A Loyal Companion

Averi Costa, Student Life Co-Section Leader
April 25, 2023
Infographics from namus.njj.ojp.gov show statistics of the top ten states persons go missing as well as the top ten cities. The statistics also share the demographics of the cases. Although it is shown majority of missing persons are white, missing persons of color are only 13% of the population, while white persons are 75%. Take note that Namus states, NamUs; it does not include information on all missing, unidentified, and unclaimed persons nationwide.

Missing Persons Media Bias

Averi Costa, Features Editor
March 3, 2023

Tragedy in Michigan

Averi Costa, Student Life Co-Section Leader
February 7, 2023
Summative Takeover

Summative Takeover

Averi Costa, Features Editor
November 10, 2022

The Ukraine Situation

Averi Costa, staff reporter
May 20, 2022
Coming Soon . . .

Coming Soon . . .

Averi Costa, staff reporter
April 8, 2022
Five Day Pause

Five Day Pause

Averi Costa, Student Life Co-Section Leader
March 2, 2022
Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

Averi Costa, Features Co-Section Leader
December 10, 2021
Block Scheduling Hits Vista

Block Scheduling Hits Vista

Averi Costa, staff reporter
October 19, 2021
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