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Travelers navigate Harry Reid Airport's security queues during the height of the 2026 federal funding
TSA and the Government Shutdown due to failed funding
May 13, 2026
Student protests against Iranian regime intensified in 2026. The rise in student protests reignited threats from U.S. President Donald Trump towards Iran where he vowed to prevent Iran from attaining nuclear power. (image sourced from Socialist Worker, originally uploaded to Flickr by Christopher Rose under CC by-NC-SA 3.0, https://socialistworker.co.uk/international/students-in-iran-reignite-anti-regime-protests/)
U.S. War on Iran
March 25, 2026
French President Emmanual Macron, addresses France’s decision to move forward with restricting social media for young users, spiking debates across the country. https://openverse.org/image/f931db26-4cd6-4bc9-b1fc-36909a5e2031?q=president+emmanuel+macron&p=176
France Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15
March 15, 2026
Sleepy Sophomores - Nohea Broussard (10) and Andrew Barrios (10) concur the new decided start times “will improve the average quality of life for students.” The two mutually agree that the opportunity to gain extra time to sleep excites them for their upcoming junior year. Affected Athletics - Students with extracurriculars and athletic practices oppose the decided start time.
Clark County’s School Start Times
March 15, 2026
Danish citizens in Copenhagen, Denmark protesting against U.S. President Donald Trump's push to acquire the arctic island territory Greenland Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hands_off_Greenland_protest_against_Donald_Trump_in_Copenhagen.jpg
Greedy for Greenland
March 15, 2026
 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
Statewide Mourning. Coffins of President Raisi alongside his comrades during their funeral ceremony in Mashhad, Iran. (Photo Credit: Iranian Presidency Office, uploaded by Free Malaysia Today for Creative Commons License)
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi Killed in Helicopter Crash
February 4, 2025
Syria's fall has left a nation in ruins and millions exiled with an unpredictable future ahead. Found in Creative Common License
The Fall of Syria
February 4, 2025
The map depicts the electoral college results from the 2024 presidential election. Photo credits to Wikimedia
February 4, 2025
Iran urges Muslim nations to cut ties with Israel post 2024 conflict, as highlighted by the Organization for World Peace. source: the organization for world
Israel and Iran Conflict
February 4, 2025
From fame to controversy, Sean Combs, better known as P. Diddy, dominates headlines after recent scandalous allegations surface. In March 2024, the music mogul fell from fame and found FBI raiding his house due to his growing allegations and convictions. Source: Wikimedia Commons-- Cannes Moments: Sean Combs Reveals the Secrets of CÎROC's Success Author-- Cannes Lions Learnings
P. Diddy: Arrest
February 4, 2025
Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy on December 13, 2025. "2026-0116 Fernando Mendoza Heisman" by Bobak Ha'Eri is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse.
Fernando Mendoza Wins the Heisman Trophy
March 15, 2026
On January 1, 2026, Zohran Mamdani became the official mayor of New York City during his inauguration at City Hall. "Zohran Mamdani Inauguration" by Nrbelex is licensed under CC BY 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/?ref=openverse. this submission is less pixel-ly
A Blue Wave Hits the East Coast
March 15, 2026
History made, legacy kept. A dodgers cap sits next to the World Series trophy. This image was AI generated.
2025 World Series Champions
March 15, 2026
Closed for Business https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Government_Shutdown_%2832905547137%29.png
The longest shutdown in US history
March 15, 2026
The tent where MAGA activist Charlie Kirk was debating with Utah Valley University students, blocked off with police tape. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Charlie_Kirk_shooting_scene_close_up.png
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk
March 15, 2026
Players from GYB use the WNBA as a huge inspiration when following their dreams. This picture is from one of their games where Miracle played Stars.
“We Got Next”: The WNBA’s surge in Popularity
May 13, 2026
Senior girls, such as Maris Weigel (12), Audrey Santos (12), Alexandra Czerwinski (12), and Myleen Gomez (12) from the Sierra Vista Swim Team celebrating their final year of swimming with suits designed for them.
Sierra Vista Swim Team: Vista’s 25th Year Kicking
May 13, 2026
Aubrey Tangonan (12) and Brett Terry celebrate the teams' success.
Starting The Race 
May 13, 2026
Sierra Vista’s varsity softball team huddles up, building energy and communication as they prepare for the next inning.
Sierra Vista’s Softball Team Swings Into 2025-2026 Season With Determination
May 13, 2026
Sierra Vista Mountain Lion Flag Football celebrates alongside Head Coach Dan Bagwell, Coach Isosua Maika, and Coach Curry, as they proudly show off their new state championship trophy, reflecting the program's hard work and dedication throughout their successful season.
Taking Vista To The Endzone
April 22, 2026
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
May 18, 2026
President Trump one month into his term attends the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland. (photo sourced from Wikipedia, attribution to Gage Skidmore and licensed under CC-by-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Donald_Trump_%2854362202311%29.jpg)
Donald Trump’s Term: Year One
May 18, 2026
Tylenol: Trump’s Latest Scapegoat
Tylenol: Trump’s Latest Scapegoat
November 12, 2025
In response to President Trump's "Securing Our Borders Act," many US citizens feel this policy unleashes hostile and unnecessarily traumatic tragedies across America, ultimately breaking up families and kicking harmless people out of their homes instead of removing the actual criminals that threaten's the safety and welfare of America. Picture Credit : https://warpreventioninitiative.org/peace-science-digest/resisting-authoritarianism/
The Reality of Illegal Immigration
September 22, 2025
The Grind of A Student Athlete
The Grind of A Student Athlete
September 22, 2025
What a team! Mr. Brown with his fellow Bling Blingers
Mr. Brown Heads up North
May 20, 2026
I Don’t Know About You… But Mr. Mountain Lion’s Feeling 22
I Don’t Know About You… But Mr. Mountain Lion’s Feeling 22
May 18, 2026
Siblings by chance, best friends by choice. Maikaela Brown ( 11 ) and Ronald Brown ( 12 ) prepare to enter the next chapter of their lives after growing up together.
Goodbye from Underclassmen to Seniors
May 18, 2026
Mr Clayman says farewell in his final staff photograph.
Thank you Mr. Clayman
May 18, 2026
Karol G performs during her historic headlining set at Coachella, wearing a vibrant outfit inspired by Latin American culture and celebration. Her performance highlighted the way music and cultural expression unites audiences from different backgrounds. Image captured from the official Coachella livestream.
Bringing Worlds Together Through Music
May 13, 2026
I Don’t Know About You… But Mr. Mountain Lion’s Feeling 22
I Don’t Know About You… But Mr. Mountain Lion’s Feeling 22
May 18, 2026
Senior-Student-Council-
Oh the Places You’ll Go: The Sun Sets on the Class of 2026
May 18, 2026
Aaron Soteras and Mrs. Foglia
Farewell, Class Of 2026
May 18, 2026
Siblings by chance, best friends by choice. Maikaela Brown ( 11 ) and Ronald Brown ( 12 ) prepare to enter the next chapter of their lives after growing up together.
Goodbye from Underclassmen to Seniors
May 18, 2026
Radiating Filipino pride from the stage to the crowd. SVHS Filipino Club in a strong final pose, soak in the applause.
A World in One Place: A Look Inside Sierra Vista’s Multicultural Fair
May 13, 2026
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
May 18, 2026
Karol G performs during her historic headlining set at Coachella, wearing a vibrant outfit inspired by Latin American culture and celebration. Her performance highlighted the way music and cultural expression unites audiences from different backgrounds. Image captured from the official Coachella livestream.
Bringing Worlds Together Through Music
May 13, 2026
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
March 31, 2026
A vintage Valentines card centered around love not physical gifts. https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/view-image.php?image=431070&picture=postcard-valentines-day-vintage
The Rising Cost of Valentine’s Day
March 31, 2026
Stranger Things
March 31, 2026

The Mountain Lion Messenger

The Mountain Lion Messenger
Mia Villacis

Mia Villacis, Staff Reporter

Mia Villacis  is a sophomore at Sierra Vista High School. This is her first year in journalism. Mia’s favorite topics to write about are school clubs and after school events. Mia’s birthday is April 11th 2010.

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