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The Student Newspaper at Mater Dei High School

The Scarlet Scroll
The Student Newspaper at Mater Dei High School

The Scarlet Scroll
The Student Newspaper at Mater Dei High School

The Scarlet Scroll
News Briefs for Mar. 11

News Briefs for Mar. 11

Victoria Cox, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2025
News Briefs for Mar. 6

News Briefs for Mar. 6

Brandon Arteaga, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2025
DEPLETING CREATIVITY The lack of sentiment towards daily situations is a big problem for many when it comes to AI due to its inability to communicate in the same capacity as humans. AI can take over the job of writing, making it unnecessary for people to write anything on their own. This is one of the main reasons why Sisifa disagrees with the use of AI. “I don't like AI because I think that it takes away people's creativity and imagination,” Sisifa said. Illustration by Victoria Cox

Human vs. AI: Writing

Boston Crenshaw, Art/Design Editor
March 6, 2025
News Briefs for Mar. 4

News Briefs for Mar. 4

Xavier Luna, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2025
TIME IS TICKING TikTok is widely used by many Americans and Mater Dei students. However, there are many theories, including the safety of American users, that suggest it is not beneficial. All this controversy is leading people to choose sides and consider whether TikTok was ever a good app, or not.

What Impact does the Tiktok Ban have on Mater Dei

Kenny Smith, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2025
CELEBRATION IN FAITH AND UNITY Chaplain Father Mark Cruz gives his homily on bringing together a community of people blessed with Catholic education. Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is for celebrating how Catholic education has changed our lives. “I believe Mass plays a huge role in CSW because it reminds us how crucial faith is to our everyday lives,” Delaney said. “During CSW not only should we thank our faculty and staff, but also [remember] that CSW is centered around our connection to God.”

The Catholic Schools Week Celebration

Xavier Luna, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2025
RECOGNIZED FOR CHARACTER: Sophomore Amy Vutran looks at her iPad, reading the email congratulating her on receiving the Monarch Character Award. Honored for her classroom etiquette and focus, Vutran appreciates the acknowledgment. “I had no idea this award even existed before I got it, but I think it’s a great way to appreciate students who consistently do the right thing,” Vutran said. The Monarch Character Award highlights students who embody Mater Dei’s core values of honor, glory, and love, reinforcing the importance of both academic dedication and positive character.

How Mater Dei Students are Recognized for Character at School

Spencer Foster, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2025
News Briefs for Feb. 25

News Briefs for Feb. 25

Grant Foster, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2025
News Briefs for Feb. 21

News Briefs for Feb. 21

Stella Pham, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2025
News Briefs for Feb. 18

News Briefs for Feb. 18

Huy Nguyen, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2025
News Briefs for Feb. 14

News Briefs for Feb. 14

Izzy Warmington, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2025
STUDENTS IN JOURNALISM Senior Ava Gomez and junior Leo Tordera read over the Mater Dei student-led publications: The CROWN Yearbook and The Scarlet Scroll Newspaper. Reviewing previous publications allows students to get a head start, learning journalistic skills, such as writing and conducting interviews, that can carry them through their professional careers. The compilation includes stories that represent both the student body as a whole, as well as highlighting world events that have an impact on the Monarch community. “Telling stories is important,” senior Sam De Guzman said. “The Scarlet Scroll has opened the world of journalism up to me.” Photo taken by Sam De Guzman.

Journalism in today’s society

Ava Gomez, Managing Editor
February 13, 2025
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