• What you Should be Eating in School

      First Lady Michelle Obama herself said, “We can all agree that in the wealthiest nation on Earth, all children should have the basic nutrition they need to learn and grow and to pursue their dreams, because in the end, nothing is more important than the health and well-being of [...]

    What you Should be Eating in School
  • Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion

    A fertilizer plant, something that appears to be so ordinary and safe, and yet, on April 17th, an explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. in Texas led to the death of 15 individuals. The building was reportedly on fire when, seconds later, a massive explosion tore through it and into [...]

    Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion
  • Underground Artists

    By definition, art is “the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination”.  It is most often linked to art in a visual form such as a painting, but can refer to writing, music, or even filmmaking. Among the hundreds of students present at Mt. Carmel, there is a [...]

    Underground Artists
  • Bombings in Boston raise questions of security

    Lately, it seems as though the world is falling apart.  It’s hard to grasp the we live in a time where you can no longer feel safe at school, or in a movie theater, or even when you step outside. The horrendous tragedy that unfolded during the Boston Marathon may [...]

    Bombings in Boston raise questions of security
  • Stock Project takes over campus, seniors, teachers invest blood, sweat and tears

    For senior AP US Government and Politics students and a few teachers, spring, and capitalism, has sprung and the campus is buzzing with the pursuit of green. Each year, students participate in a virtual stock exchange sponsored by the Wall Street Journal to learn how the market works. Teacher Kris [...]

    Stock Project takes over campus, seniors, teachers invest blood, sweat and tears
  • MC SUN Staff Compete in San Fran

    From April 25-28, SUN staff will be attending the Journalism Education Association in San Francisco. The SUN will be competing for Best of Show along with various individual write-off contests for photography, layout and writing.

    Sun Staff Chow Down in China Town
  • San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Visits MC

    On Mar. 7 Mayor Bob Filner visited MC, Black Mountain Middle School, and Sunset Hills Elementary.  According to Principal Dawn Kastner, Filner was unaware that many schools in PUSD are located in San Diego County.  PUSD is the second-largest school district in the county, behind SDUSD. “I received an email [...]

  • Nontraditonal Sports

    Among all the traditional sports enjoyed by people, there are also many so-called non-traditional sports that people also enjoy and take part in. One of the biggest differences of nontraditional sports compared to traditional sports is that the sole purpose of non-traditional sports is not to win, but rather to [...]

    Nontraditonal Sports
  • Obama’s Inaguration A Testament To Minority Success

    On Jan. 21, 1929, Martin Luther King, Jr. was born.  On Jan. 21, 2013, President Barack Obama was ceremonially sworn in as President of the United States for a second term.  Obama used Dr. King’s personal Bible as his recited the oath of office. On Apr. 4, 1968, the day [...]

    Obama’s Inaguration A Testament To Minority Success
  • MC Students Mourn Untimely Death Of Cherished Security Guard

    The untimely and tragic loss of security guard Gustavo “Gus” Araiza on New Year’s Day shocked the community and the countless lives he made a momentous difference in. Gus was born and raised in Calexico, California where he served as a fireman and police officer before coming to MC to [...]

    MC Students Mourn Untimely Death Of Cherished Security Guard

News »

Key Club runs recycling event, raises funds for Relay for Life

May 13, 2013 at 10:44 am

After the conclusion of ASB’s Penny Wars between the different grades, a recycling event was hosted the following week on stage by Key Club. Just like Penny Wars, the recycling...

  • MC’s French Film Class
    MC’s French Film Class

    It is a little-known fact that every Monday and Wednesday after school, there is a group of students who gather...

    May 9, 2013 at 10:17 am
  • ‘I Don’t Even Eat Rice’

    What started out with poisonous letters has turned into a case with twists and turns. Letters laced with the deadly...

    May 9, 2013 at 10:12 am
  • Behind “Fiddler on the Roof”

    Each year from February to April, the drama department works countless hours to produce the annual spring musical. ...

    May 9, 2013 at 10:12 am
  • Relay for Life

    In a world filled with bad guys, it seems as if the one with the greatest impact is cancer. But just like in all...

    May 7, 2013 at 11:04 am
  • MC Seniors Required to Complete Community Service Hours
    MC Seniors Required to Complete Community Service Hours

    It is a requirement for all seniors in a history class to complete a certain amount of community service hours....

    March 1, 2013 at 10:29 am

Opinions »

Controversy surrounding LGBTQ rights still exists, debate continues

March 1, 2013 at 10:30 am

America is a constantly changing nation.  By definition, this country defends the rights of the downtrodden and the weak; however, our history shows that getting there is...

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Softball Team Turns Game Around Pulling Through with Crucial Victories

With new coaches, and a young team, MC’s varsity softball team started off with some struggles when they first started league. “It’s been tough getting used to the new coaches since I had coaches Ruby and Caesar my freshmen, sophomore, and junior year of high school,” senior Dominique Cappello said. [...]

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Oblivion Review -F

Oblivion Review -F

What happened to Tom Cruise? Ever since Mission Impossible ended, he’s been on a downward spiral in his quality of movies. From Rock of Ages to Jack Reacher it’s evident that he’s lost it. Oblivion is a text book thrown together-sci-fi-fail. The weak plot set the entire movie up for [...]

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The Enriquez family strides across the field as senior Chanel Enriquez prepares for the ceremonial senior night.

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Sundevil Spotlight: Shiv Monteiro

When did you start playing volleyball? Why? I started playing sophomore year on a whim because it seemed like a fun laid-back sport.   What do you enjoy most about playing volleyball? The thing I enjoy most about volleyball are the people on the team.   What do you like [...]

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Key Club runs recycling event, raises funds for Relay for Life

After the conclusion of ASB’s Penny Wars between the different grades, a recycling event was hosted the following week on stage by Key Club. Just like Penny Wars, the recycling event was a competition between the different classes to see who could donate the most recyclables. “ASB has kindly offered [...]

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MC’s French Film Class

MC’s French Film Class

It is a little-known fact that every Monday and Wednesday after school, there is a group of students who gather in room V-6.  For what counts as a 5 and a half class, these students gather to watch French films. The students gain credits toward their elective requirements and the [...]

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