The Double-Edged Sword
Campus & Local
7 stories from Issues I–IV
Halloween's Best Costumes
On Friday, October 30th, St. Paul had their annual Halloween celebration, but with a little twist. This year, ASB put together a haunted house for students to enjoy during both lunch and at halftime of that nightʼs football game. Admission for the frightening experience was $2 and came with quite a few scares as ASB decked out the Fransiscan Center. Students and even teachers were recruited to hide underneath tables, behind doors, and at the end of hallways to scare those brave enough to enter. Freshman Victoria Montoya said, “The house was really scary, but it was also super fun to go through.”
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Chatting with Chris: A Day in the Life
Always spotted smiling, seeing life for the goodness that it holds, and a joy to talk with ... that's exactly who Haonian “Chris” Li is. The first-year Swordsman has started this school year with goodwill at heart and is a friend to many on campus; for those who have met him, chatting with Chris is an enjoyable experience.
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Recapping the Relay for Life
September 26th saw the Santa Fe Springs Relay for Life hosted in Little Lake Park. The annual fundraising event is hosted by the American Cancer Society and aims to celebrate loved ones who have passed from cancer, people who are still fighting their battle, and survivors alike.
Read StorySeniors Glow at Sunrise
Friday, September 25th was a morning full of excitement, pride, and bittersweet nostalgia as the Swordsmen class of 2027 celebrated their Senior Sunrise. The 12th-grade Swordsmen arrived at St. Paul before the sun came out, ready to conquer the day.
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Plants vs Restaurants
In pure Plants vs. Zombies fashion, the City of Santa Fe Springs is in the midst of a battle with one hundred-plus gardeners. The battlefield? Santa Fe Springs Community Garden. The reason? Mandatory relocation of the garden, which has caused tension between the city and the gardeners. It was time for the plants of Santa Fe Springs Community Garden to defend their land from the invading restaurants.
Read StorySt. Paul Announces 2026 Homecoming Court
On Friday, September 18, St. Paul congratulated our top-ten ladies who were voted by their senior class to be part of the 2026 Homecoming Court. This includes Lidia Araya, Tyler Bowers, Ava Burgos, Marley Mancinas, Claire Marin, Miranda Nuno, Roxanne Quinonez, Camila Solis, Amaralis Zavala, and Bella Zendzhiyan.
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