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A Brief Grief Study
By: Ty Horton February 7, 2026 Grief is a really hard thing that most people will feel. Most people think about the 5 stages of grief, but healing from grief doesn’t quite feel like it's going in the order that it’s supposed to. What most don’t know is that the study of grief was done on those that are leaving and not those left behind. One of the first movies I watched portraying grief was My Girl directed by Howard Zieff. Spoilers ahead. There are a few people wh
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How to Support Eagles Athletics Like a Pro
By: Andre Sugden February 7, 2026 As Winter rolls into Spring, and second semester sports are well under way, it is important to shed light on the importance of the Eagles fanbase. Made up of devoted parents, siblings, teachers, and community members, the Eagles faithful have stuck by the athletics at El Segundo for as long as it has been around. The players and coaches rule the fields, courts, and pools, but the supporters rule the stands, and are a major reason why ath
Feb 73 min read
The Abortion Paradox of the 2024 Election
By: Estefani Cruz February 6, 2026 Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third bid for election, seeing victory in three of ten states that simultaneously passed ballot measures to protect abortion access. Arizona, Missouri, and Montana are among the few states set to amend their state constitutions to enshrine the right to abortion until around 24 weeks of pregnancy. This decision highlights a significant shift in public sentiment towards safeguarding repro
Feb 72 min read
Meet Your Winter Sports Captains
By: Andre Sugden November 30, 2025 The winter season is heating up in El Segundo. But first, a congratulations to all the Eagles that were a part of a very successful fall season! Boys Waterpolo and boys football both made the playoffs this ye ar, and the Waterpolo team made a valiant run into the semifinals. To all the fans and supporters, we thank you immensely, and invite you to continue your support into the winter season! As we step into a new Eagles athletics
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Friday Night Loves
By: Ty Horton November 13, 2025 All Nera could think about was how badly she cracked that note. She definitely should’ve emptied her spit valve before that solo. She usually remembers that one step, but she was so distracted seeing Arlo around the edge of her mellophone. Arlo is Nera’s boyfriend. He's the water boy for the football team; he wanted to see her perform at halftime but hated paying for tickets. This was his first game as a water boy, and god, did he look amazing
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Eagles Athletics Soar
El Segundo High School’s boys water polo team celebrates their rematch win over Orange Lutheran in the second round of CIF. By: Andre Sugden November 13, 2025 As the 2025 fall season wraps up, El Segundo’s athletics celebrate successful campaigns. At Hazeltine Field, Eagles varsity football had an amazing season, finishing 8-2 overall, with statement shutout wins over Beverly Hills and Centennial (59-0, 35-0 respectively) to round out the regular season. These mas
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The Seven Minute Heist: Robbery of The Louvre
The jewels stolen from the Louvre. Top row from left: a necklace and pair of earrings from Napoleon’s wedding gift set to Marie-Louise; Empress Eugénie’s brooch; a sapphire and diamond tiara, necklace and earrings. Bottom row: Empress Eugénie’s decorative bow (left) and diadem (right). By: Julia Nieves November 13, 2025 The Louvre is a popularly visited museum in France, Paris, and is the largest art museum in the entire world. It is known for being the home to many famous wo
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South Korea's Parliament Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol
Protesters calling for the ouster of South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol react after the result of the second martial law impeachment...
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Harris vs. Trump: The 2024 Election Focuses on Healthcare
By Raymond Sakaguchi October 30, 2024 As the 2024 presidential election approaches, healthcare has emerged as a crucial topic in the race...
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“An Autumnal Symphony”
by Chiara Del Rio-Ascolese November 2, 2024 A cool breeze whistles through the trees and thistle, whispering of winter’s approach. As its...
Jan 10, 20251 min read
Eagles in Tune: Making Impact
by Chiara Del Rio-Ascolese December 12, 2024 At ESHS, there are over 90 campus clubs, opening the door to the student body to numerous...
Jan 10, 20252 min read
A Collection of Proverbs
By: Tyler Kazen The road less traveled often leads to new vistas A dog that tries to outrun its enemies will exhaust itself, but one that...
Mar 20, 20231 min read
Student Spotlight: Oliver Bixon
By: Jake Eagen & Trey Gustafson Q: What grade are you in? A: “I am a freshman at El Segundo High School.” Q: What’s your favorite class?...
Mar 20, 20231 min read
Staff Spotlight | Marcos Bolanos
By: Vicken Semerdjian Marcos Bolanos is a teacher and coach at El Segundo High, teaching Economics, and coaching both Cross Country and...
Mar 20, 20233 min read
Breathe
By: Haydn Song Inhale…Exhale…Inhale…Exhale Breathing is the hardest thing right now. The room feels small, the tablet heavy in my hand,...
Mar 20, 20232 min read
“A Love Letter to No-one but Myself”
By: Chiara Del Rio-Ascolese And so winter to spring Turns to summer, turns to fall And the flame in your chest Burns at the same strength...
Mar 20, 20231 min read
Meet our New Principal!
By: Jackson Rushing We interviewed Mr. Gebhart, our new principal, to get to know him better. He had a lot of interesting things to share...
Mar 20, 20232 min read
Opinion: Sha’Carri Richardson and American Airlines
By: LaVie Saad Sha’Carri Richardson, star professional track and field athlete was allegedly forced off of an American Airlines flight...
Mar 19, 20232 min read
ESHS P.O.T.A.T.O.E.S. From A Member’s Perspective
By: Anya Gupta The El Segundo High School Robotics team, also known as the P.O.T.A.T.O.E.S. (People of Tomorrow Applying Outstanding...
Mar 19, 20232 min read
Winter Storm Rages Through California
By: Jackson Rushing A winter storm hit Southern California hard last Thursday and worsened through Friday. The storm, which created...
Mar 19, 20231 min read
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