85° and Its Rising Popularity
Sophia Pracilio, Feature Editor
April 2, 2018
Filed under El Mo News, Feature, Showcase
The hearts of many students sank when Golden Spoon left the food hub of El Modena. But soon enough a new bakery proudly opened its doors in its place. On March 16, 85° began their soft opening. Students from all around Orange flocked to review the new bakery. It’s competition includes Dragonfl...
First Concert Nostalgia
Ashley Ramynke, Copy/Music Editor
March 28, 2018
Filed under Feature, Music, Showcase
Mr. Pena The Beatles Dodger Stadium 1966 Mr. Benner Alice Cooper L.A.’s Fabulous Forum 1973 Mr. Finn Jackson 5 MGM Grand 1974 Mrs. Davis Olivia Newton John Greek Theater 1974 Mr. Snyder Peter Frampton, Yes and Gary Wright JFK Stadium 197...
Johannah Baby Moma
Keegan Lamb, Style Editor
February 20, 2018
Filed under Feature, Humans of El Modena (HOEM)
As a new student of El Modena after transferring from Richland, no one would expect senior Johannah Palacios to be a mother of twins. Palacios became pregnant at age 15 in August of 2016. Nine months later, her twin boys Julian and Jericho were born. At the time, Palacios was worried that she would...
2-4-6-8, Who Do We Appreciate? Gabby Perez
Abby Capra, Staff Writer
February 20, 2018
Filed under Feature, Humans of El Modena (HOEM), Showcase, Sports, Uncategorized
Sophomore Gabby Perez is the definition of committed to her sport. She is on the varsity cheer team at El Modena, the El Modena competition team, and on an all-star cheer team at Cheer Force, called Black Widow. She has been doing cheer for the last two years, and also has a gymnastics background. Perez...
El Modena’s MUAs
Sophia Pracilio, Feature Editor
February 18, 2018
Filed under Feature, Humans of El Modena (HOEM), Showcase, Style
Cosmo Makeup Academy is an outlet for students to come learn how to do makeup. Two El Modena Vanguards have recently taken advantage of their vast curriculum, which includes color theory, highlight and contour, smokey eyes, and bridal looks. Junior Jillian Patterson participated in their year lon...
Angelica and Aileen Alegria: Model Students
Ashley Ramynke, Copy/Music Editor
February 16, 2018
Filed under Feature, Humans of El Modena (HOEM), Showcase
Walking through the hallways of El Modena, down runways in couture clothing, and in the background of national commercials and television shows are typical activities for the Alegria sisters. Senior Angelica Alegria and junior Aileen Alegria recently signed with Rage Models and Talent, which helps t...
Unnecessary Hypermasculinity in Necessary Actions
Victoria Tran, Media Editor
February 2, 2018
Filed under Columns, Editor's Picks, Feature, Showcase
Skin is the largest organ of the human body, averaging twenty-one square feet per adult person. Skin types vary from fine, dry, oily, combination, sensitive, and mature. While different and diverse, all skin has a simple commonality; it must be cleaned. The majority of people today desire to ach...
Time’s Up, But Sexual Assault was Never Acceptable
Jessica Corson, El Mo News Editor
January 31, 2018
Filed under Editor's Picks, Feature, Media&Arts, Showcase
On January 1st, 2018, more than 300 women in film, television, and theater signed a letter of solidarity with Time Magazine to launch and fund a non-profit Legal Defense Fund to help victims of sexual harassment or similar retaliation in the workplace pay for legal support. Support came from holl...
El Mo “Rooters” Getting Rowdy
Abby Capra, Staff Writer
January 24, 2018
Filed under Feature
The Rowdy Rooters are one of the best clubs at El Modena. El Mo is known for the loud and energetic student section at football and basketball games. Rowdy Rooters President, sophomore Payton Bullock, shares upcoming plans for the Rowdy Rooters. Bullock was on JV Cheer last year and is now co-captai...
Gwen Wodark? More like Gwen’s Good Art
Colby Hurdle, Staff Writer
January 23, 2018
Filed under El Mo News, Feature, Humans of El Modena (HOEM), Media&Arts, Showcase
AP Environmental Science teacher Ms. Kung encouraged senior Gwen Wodark and fellow students to submit to the Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Program, which accepts projects from students as far as China and New Zealand. Wodark is gratefully surprised with her successful, and deserved silver award. Howeve...
Cahill Love Affair
Colby Hurdle, Staff Writer
January 23, 2018
Filed under Feature, Humans of El Modena (HOEM)
Thirteen years ago, a colleague gave Valerie Rasmussen’s phone number to teacher and coach, John Cahill. Twelve years ago, Rasmussen began teaching special education at El Modena, he never called her but he was tantalized by her. Ten years ago, after secretly dating for a year and a half, he proposed o...
The Greatest Album
Sophia Pracilio, Feature Editor
January 23, 2018
Filed under Feature, Music, Showcase
The film “The Greatest Showman” takes the audience on P.T. Barnum’s and his “oddities” rise to fame. His struggle with balancing facades, family, and finance, Carlyle’s conflicting feelings to Anne, and the journey of the unique performers entice viewers. At the box office, “The Great...
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