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About Us

Want to be featured on the MC Sun? Whether your an aspiring artist who wants to share their art or an individual of the MC community with a story to tell, we’d love to see your work. Feel free to send your art or inform us of your inspiring story by reaching out to out to our MCSun staff! We hope to hear from you soon!

The Mt. Carmel SUN is the official news magazine of Mt. Carmel High School, published by its Journalism 2 students. The views expressed in the SUN do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Mt. Carmel High School administration or PUSD Board of Education. Unsigned editorials reflect the beliefs of the SUN editorial board. The SUN is a student open forum, and all final content decisions are made by its student editors. Letters to the editor are welcome and should be signed. For advertising rates and information please call, email, or write the SUN at the contact
information listed below.

Our mission is to provide the MC community with an informative, accurate, and respectful student-run publication. The SUN seeks to stimulate the discussion of issues in order to promote a more cognizant student body. Whether informing, voicing opinion, or entertaining, the SUN strives for standards of balance and good taste.

-NEWSPAPER STAFF

Contact Us

Tim Calver –Staff Advisor
(858) 484-1180 ext. 3385
tcalver@powayusd.com

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Our Staff

Editor-In-Chief

Rajan Tavathia

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Rajan loves to combine elements of STEM with journalism and his favorite section is Opinions. He enjoys tennis, medical dramas, and popping boba as he navigates life as a high schooler with chronic sleep deprivation.

Editor-In-Chief

Julia Yates

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Julia Yates has been a part of journalism since she first started high school. Outside of the journalism classroom you can usually find her in the school theater! In her free time she loves sleeping and art! Julia looks forward to being a part of staff until she graduates!

Lead & Sunburn Editor

Sam Johnson

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Sam Johnson is the Sunburn/Features editor with the MCSun and has been a part of journalism since sophomore year. They are thrilled to be a part of the program, and outside of the staff room can be found struggling to take photos of birds or harassing their cat.

News & Opinions Editor

Jude Del Mundo

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Jude (12) is the News Editor for the MC Sun and his favorite sections are news and opinions. If he isn’t working on overdue assignments, he’s enjoying pastries, sleeping, or endlessly blabbering.

Entertainment Editor  

Nexus Ganesan

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Nex Ganesan has been a part of the MCSun for his whole high school career and is very happy for the community and family created in that computer lab. He is thrilled to be part of such a great program and loves everyone in it. Outside of journalism you can find him helping producing and budgeting for theater at the mount, drawing and reading.

Sports Editor

Sabina Pedido
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Sabina (12) joined journalism because she loves writing but hates the junior paper. When not working, she can be found making a new playlist for walking, studying, or doing the dishes.

Media Manager

Addyson "Addy" Dempsey

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Addy enjoys combining her two passions of writing and photography through the sun staff. If she's not behind the camera, you can find her in the theater, with her friends, or one of her beloved pets. She is deeply grateful for her sun staff family and is excited to spend her last year at Mt. Carmel with them. 

Features Editor 

Sarah Strauss

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Lorelle spends most of their time playing their bass, lifting weights, bowling, and watching Formula 1 races. When they aren't designing the MCSun website, you can catch them at a local coffee shop critiquing their drink and watching various mechanical keyboard reviews and sound tests.

Staff Writer

Dominick "Dom" Heredia

Besides writing articles for the staff, you can find Dominick playing soccer everyday, playing video games, or calling some good friends. He has a great time being on the staff, and can’t wait for the next few years.

Staff Writer

Winter Estrada 

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Winter started to write for the MC Sun this year and when she isn’t procrastinating homework, you can find her with MC Cheer at the latest football/basketball game. Outside of school, Winter spends her time out and about, exploring SoCal with family and friends.

Staff Writer

Carolyn Fu
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Carolyn Fu is a sophomore who recently began as a cartoonist for the MC SUN. Other than drawing, she loves taking pictures, playing the double bass, listening to music, dancing, and spending time her family and friends.

Staff Writer

Sadie Robinson

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Sadie started writing for the MC Sun in her freshman year. Outside of journalism, she is coaching at BMMS or reading. She enjoys hanging out with friends and family.

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Maddie Yip

Staff Writer

Maddie Yip (10th) joined staff this year, and writes on the website. Outside of school, she loves to sleep, listen to music, and watch Gilmore Girls. She is a part of the MC Girl Golf team, and makes props for theater.

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Mariel Lacdan

Staff Writer

Mariel joined the MCSun in her first year of high school. She enjoys writing and reading. If you’re looking for her, you can find her in the library doing homework, in her room playing piano or with her family playing badminton. Mariel is looking forward to a bright future with the MCSun.

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Megan Beebe

Staff Writer

Megan Beebe joined the MC Sun during her freshman year. When she’s not writing, you can find her shopping, reading, or listening to music. She loves spending time with her family and friends. Megan is looking forward to writing for the newspaper in her future years of high school.

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Romie Golubev

Staff Writer

Romie Golubev is a Junior who began writing for the MC Sun this year. Outside of school, she enjoys going to the beach with her friends and taking pictures. She is also apart of the Mt. Carmel Dance Troupe.

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Sophia Millstein 

Staff Writer

Sophia Millstein joined the MC Sun this year. Outside of journalism you can find Sophia rooting for the Chiefs and baking. She also loves to spend time with her dogs, friends and family. Sophia looks forward to writing for the MC Sun in her future years at Mt. Carmel.

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Hailey Williams

Staff Writer

Hailey joined the MCSun this year to follow her passion of writing. Even when she’s not in journalism, you’ll still find her writing or crying over her math homework.

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Liza Kanishov

Cartoonist

Liza Kanishov is the MCSun’s Cartoonist. She has spent her entire life making art and eventually decided she couldn’t not draw if she tried. If she’s not making comics for the site, she’s probably doing something art related elsewhere.

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Kai Yates

Videographer

Kai Yates is a videographer for the MC Sun. They spent too much time in quarantine making YouTube-adjacent videos with their sister, and decided to put what little skill they gained from the experience to use somehow. When they aren’t filming for the MC Sun, they can be found napping or out on a run somewhere.

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