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Thyme for a Change

Rebecca McCain and Alex Parker • December 14, 2016

The Environmental Club, started by President and junior Adaly Tapia, is a group that meets every Thursday during lunch in Mr. Van Sickle’s room. Members discuss issues relating to the well-being...

‘Fantastic Beasts’: a Wonderful Portkey to the Wizarding World

Elizabeth Reimann, Reporter • December 9, 2016

The Harry Potter universe has always been dear to my heart. Even as a toddler, I was an avid fan. After hearing “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” was to be made into a movie, I hoped to become...

Top Five Things to get into the Holiday Spirit this year

Rebecca Campbell, Reporter • December 9, 2016

If the holidays seem to sneak up on you every year, then you may be in need of a few holiday-themed events. Planning a few events for the break is one wonderful way to spend time with your friends and family, while enjoying the holiday cheer.

Turkeys (students) turn the tables and roast the Pilgrims (teachers)

Aubrey Gehman, Rachel Howard, and Erin Marquez • December 1, 2016

On Nov. 18, the student team—the Turkeys—faced off with their teachers—the Pilgrims—in the annual Thankskicking Day kickball showdown. The rivalry was intense; the teachers had won for the...

The Caimans win their CIF quarter finals game against Holtville

Aubrey Gehman, Reporter • November 18, 2016

The Caimans’ first CIF playoff game against the Holtville Vikings on Veterans Day was a special one. Before the game, all veterans present from both sides were invited to stand by the end zone for...

The Cross Country Team pushes through in their latest meet

Rachel Howard and Erin Marquez • November 17, 2016

Cross country is a demanding sport. Runners must run three miles in the baking sun without water. The course itself is filled with twists and turns. Dust from the track keeps runners’ throats dry. On...

CAHS students gather for the Veterans’ Day Assembly

Crystal Sung and Anastasia Reimann • November 14, 2016

CAHS students gathered on Thursday, Nov. 10, for the annual Veterans’ Day Assembly. The assembly began with a rendition of the national anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner” by the Caiman Crescendos. Drama...

Trump wins 2016 presidential election

Crystal Sung, Co-editor In Chief • November 10, 2016

Republican candidate Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election on Nov. 8, a victory widely unpredicted by experts, pundits and statisticians alike. Trump won by a landslide, with 279 electoral...

Ready, Set, Spike: Varsity Girls Volleyball CIF 2016

Rylie Pepper, Gabe Senter, and Skylar Todd • November 8, 2016

The Caimans Varsity Girls Volleyball Team annihilated competition so far this year—they went into the CIF playoffs as the undefeated Pacific League champions. “Volleyball this year has been absolutely...

Through the Looking Glass: a Recap of the CAHS 2016 Homecoming Game

Skylar Todd, Reporter • November 3, 2016

Although the end of the first quarter approached with a score of 0-0, Caiman fans packed in the Del Norte High School stands for Classical Academy High School’s 2016 Homecoming Football Game did...

A 2016 California Ballot Cheat Sheet

Anastasia Reimann, Editor in Chief • October 27, 2016

Well, folks, it looks like we’re back. Another eight years have flown by, and, with it, another presidential administration. It’s time for another election. On Nov. 8, eligible U.S. citizens...

Caimans Turn up the Spirit during the 2016 Homecoming Spirit Week

Rylie Pepper and Gabriel Senter • October 27, 2016

The Homecoming Spirit Days let students express themselves for fun or to win the Spirit Cup for their grade. In order to win this cup, students earn points for their grade by winning games that occur during...