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Lacrosse: Resilience in the
Face of Pressure
Senior Josh McLain took the field Friday afternoon as MC varsity boys lacrosse faced San Dieguito Academy in a competitive matchup. Both teams brought strong energy throughout the game, with several moments shaping the outcome despite MC falling short. One moment in particular stood out to players. “One of my favorite moments from today’s game was when we went on a run in the third quarter and started to close the gap. It really showed the fight our team has,” McLain said. Momentum shifted back and forth as the game continued, with defensive efforts playing a key role in keeping MC within reach. “The play that I think had the biggest impact was a big defensive stop we had late in the game that gave us a chance to get the ball back,” McLain said. As a senior captain, McLain contributed on both ends of the field while helping lead the team. “My role in today’s game was to help lead the offense and keep the team composed. I tried to make plays when I could and make sure everyone stayed focused,” McLain said. MC maintained effort and intensity throughout the game despite facing a strong opponent in San Dieguito Academy. “The team performed well overall. We didn’t get the result we wanted, but we played hard the entire game,” McLain said. San Dieguito Academy brought consistent pressure that challenged MC. “SDA had a really solid team and they moved the ball well, which made it tough defensively,” McLain said. Despite the loss, MC continued to compete until the final whistle. “We kept fighting the whole time and never gave up, which is something we can build on,” McLain said. As the season continues, MC will look to learn from this game and improve in future matchups.
Addison Hall
Avatar the last Airbender movie
leaks before official release
Just months prior to the release of the highly anticipated film, The Legends of Aang: The Last Airbender, a widespread leak occurred. Clips from the movie began to spread online until eventually the full movie was visible to the public. This matter has left many animators and the public split on the future of digital etiquette. In April 2026, X user @ImStillDissin received a copy of the movie and began to post clips that he claimed were accidentally emailed to him by Nickelodeon. On April 13, 2026, an unrelated account in Singapore leaked the entire film. “The online leak of a full version of Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender, a highly anticipated animated film in a multimedia fantasy franchise, has divided passionate fans while upsetting those who spent years working on the film,” Miles Klee from WIRED said. Many of the workers and animators on the project were left outraged and furious that their hard work and effort had all escaped to the public. This leak puts many animators in doubt about the future of their careers, worrying that the leak will result in a poorer performance of the movie at the box office. “We worked on the Aang movie for years with the expectation that we’d get to celebrate all of our hard work in theaters. Just to see people unceremoniously leak the film and pass our shots around on Twitter like candy,” animator Julia Schoel said. The fanbase has become heavily split. Many believe that the leak was wrong and that they will not watch it until release day out of respect to the animators, whilst others argue that it is already out, so might as well watch it, which is likely fueled by their curiosity and passion for the franchise. It is just a challenge on whether they will respect the creators or take advantage of the immediate access. “I scroll past them every time (trying to indicate that I’m not interested hasn’t worked, either, probably because I still scroll and watch Last Airbender and Korra content regardless), mostly because I am very excited to see the movie when it releases later this year in October,” Avatar fan James Whitbrook said. In the end, the Avatar leak resulted in a lot of controversy and problems amongst fans and creators, leaving many distraught and angry. This issue has shown the ethical problems regarding respect online, highlighting trust being lost in the digital world.
Omar Kadous
First Responder Course Enables Students
This past Monday marked the start of the First Responder five-point-five course at MC, initiated for the first time in school history. This 30 hour program enables students to respond in medical or trauma emergencies, through training that includes the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) program, AHA (American Heart Association), and the STOP THE BLEED campaign. MC’s fire science teacher, Michael Martinez, developed the class through observations as an educator. “The [students] were not knowledgeable on emergency response…I saw a need and thought it’d be a good idea to offer the class,” Martinez said. Martinez spent fifteen years in the firefighting service, retiring as a captain and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). He aims to foster a community of well-informed individuals, trained to become upstanding citizens. “They’re going to get some skills on how to deal with emergency situations; how to think calmly, clearly, and perform actions that can save lives,” Martinez said. Students enrolled believe the class will enhance their exploration of future career paths. Freshman Lin Quirimit has career goals that align with the course. “I want to be a paramedic when I grow up and possibly even work as a firefighter if I can…this class in general is a really good intro for that,” Quirimit said. Quirimit notes the companionship developed with her peers despite the novelty of the class. “Even though we have only met for one day, the people in it are really high spirited, they’re really kind; it already kind of feels like a family,” Quirimit said. Junior Samiah Bradford enrolled to deepen her knowledge and enhance her skills as she pursues nursing. Bradford looks forward to the course and learning from Martinez. “He keeps us engaged, he keeps the conversation going… I can’t wait to see what else he has got planned for us,” Bradford said. Students will transition from theory to simulated fieldwork, with eventual certification. The course is projected to end a week before the school year ends.
Mannat Kaur
