Culture – The Scarlet Scroll

(Left to right) Senior Stanley Nicholson, juniors Gabriel Quiette and Annie Karich, senior Kade Ganey, and sophomore Kassius Ashtiani depicted in the uniform of the professional sports teams that have inspired them as athletes (Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, Angel City Fútbol Club, Los Angeles Galaxy, and Los Angeles Rams).

Los Angeles takes a dominant role in 2020 sports season with Lakers and Dodgers winning championships

Brigette Ramirez, Laila Gonzales, Isabelle Alyn, and Justin Cassingham
January 20, 2021

We celebrate and remember Martin Luther King Jr. for his accomplishments and his influence as a civil rights leader. (Canva graphic by Jocelyn McGuinness and Lilly Ashworth)

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

Lilly Ashworth and Jocelyn McGuinness
January 18, 2021

HOLIDAY FUN: Some holiday traditions and activities are not able to take place this year due to the severity of COVID-19. However, students and those who are involved in the Mater Dei community can still have a fun holiday season with these activities.

Stay in the holiday spirit while staying safe

Lilly Ashworth, Staff Reporter
December 22, 2020

CHOPPED: During a typical game of Among Us, two players are deemed “Imposters” and need to eliminate all the Crewmates in order to win. While you are the Imposter, you need to keep your identity a secret, which Freshman Lily Hirsch finds entertaining. “It's a game of trusting each other because you go into rooms with people and you [could] get killed,” Hirsch said. “And I think it's fun to like, trick your friends without tricking them in-person…”

Video games, mainly ‘Among Us,’ distract, entertain students during pandemic

Oliver Cary and Justin Cassingham
November 10, 2020

SAFELY SPOOKY: Traditional Halloween activities are some of the more high risk activities that are not recommended by the CDC. Trick-or-treating, haunted houses, and costume parties are all included in the high risk activities and should be avoided this holiday season, but students can still stay in the Halloween spirit.

Keeping Halloween fun but low-risk

Lilly Ashworth and Morgan Healy
October 30, 2020

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Sophomore Roecel Sangrador practices playing her ukelele, which she has been working to perfect during quarantine. For students, including Sangador, quarantine has left a plethora of time and many use that time to better their skills in different areas. “I have had a ukulele laying around...I [hadn’t] really had time aside to play it and quarantine gave me the time and chance to.”

Atypical summer motivates students to discover, dive deeper into hobbies

Oliver Cary, Social Media Editor and Marketing Manager
October 14, 2020

Kitsinis has a messenger bag that she alternates daily to wear to school. She brings out her own style whether it be bags or jewelry. “Before and currently I have my own style that I didn’t want to just stop doing when I started wearing a uniform, so I just added on accessories or wore shoes that matched my own style.” Kitsinis said.
Photo by Athena Kitsinis

Students use personal style, enhance school uniform

Danielle Jones and Laila Gonzales
June 5, 2020

In light of the recent pandemic, most in personal volunteer events have been cancelled until people can safely gather again. However, the opportunities these organizations have to offer can be looked into as juniors prepare to complete their service hours in order to graduate next year.

Organizations offer volunteer opportunities

Emma Califato, Managing Editor
April 7, 2020

U.S. new law says “NO” to underage smokers

U.S. new law says “NO” to underage smokers

Vannessa Maldonado and Jenny Nguyen
April 7, 2020

Steps to Stay Safe from COVID-19

Jocelyn McGuinness, Content and Coverage Editor
April 1, 2020

Spotify vs. Apple Music: streaming services offer unique music experiences

Spotify vs. Apple Music: streaming services offer unique music experiences

Abbie Harris, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2020

BERRY GOOD BOWL: One of Banzai Bowls’ most popular menu items is the Sharks Cove acai bowl with an apple juice base, decked out with honey, granola, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and goji berries.

Açaí bowls: a fresh, healthy alternative to fast food

Lauren Petroff and Abbie Harris
February 13, 2020

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