Jayvion (JJ) Jackson is a junior at Sahuaro who, in his free time, makes songs about his own experiences in life. He has a unique sound to his music; it's more often on the...

As we all know, Class of 2020 had their senior year cut short.  That last quarter is supposed to be all about Prom, the excitement of graduation, and the camaraderie that...

After a long journey, assistant principal Emily Suess has made her way back to the Cougar family. She's been a part of TUSD for 12 years. At Santa Rita, she was an exceptional...

Sean Hancock is a senior at Sahuaro who does it all. He would describe himself as a "workaholic". He doesn't just love working with and building cars, but he also loves NASCAR...

Art is the most wide-spread form of mental release, from stress to pain to whatever else is going on, people use art as a getaway, and it comes in many forms. You can find...

Sahuaro patriot, Shakespeare enthusiast, and baking connoisseur --- the beloved Mrs. Watters is deeply admired across the entire board, from the staff to the students. Having...

AP Literature: when you hear the words, you might get a little scared, maybe even roll your eyes. It's understandable, if you don't enjoy reading, why join a class that does...

Mikyla Cather is a sophomore and has a strong love for martial arts. What is Taekwondo? Taekwondo is "a modern Korean martial art similar to karate." Mikyla's passion began...

Senior Noelle Healey-Stewart began her cross stitching journey when she and her mom were in Walmart and they both got starter kits. Her mom stopped doing it after a while...

Sahuaro senior, Dominic Albert remembers the very day he was given his first skateboard by his uncle, when he was 6, just like it was yesterday. And after around twelve years...

In today's day and age, the majority of this generation listens to rap, and not the good stuff. The rhyming of money and narcotics is not always something that wants to be heard. A way better alternative is the English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys. Listening to them is pleasing to the ear, unlike all of today's current hip hop. Alex Turner is the lead singer of the band and his voice never dissapoints....

Tucson Unified School District: They won't put students first, but have no fear, they will do everything it takes to appeal to Governor Ducey instead. With this pandemic, oh so many things went wrong.  So many bad decisions were made, as well as not enough decisions being made. This year, across the nation, kids everywhere have a higher failing rate than ever before. While it is across the nation,...

My brother is a strange child. He enjoys video games and cars, and wants to be a professional remote control car driver when he grows up. Because of COVID-19's appearance, Dalton Oxley has been through some odd things in recent events, such as going into online school and having much more free time than he normally would. Dalton goes to school at Tucson Country Day School, or TCDS. It is a public...

I love food and I know there are a lot of people out there that do as well, so no better way to tell you some good news.  All around Tucson, there are food trucks and lots of delicious food, specifically at local parks and downtown areas that you probably have already seen and you don't even know it. These food trucks offer an abundance of different types of food and you should definitely try them....

Ever been a part of something more than just yourself? Ever had the chance to reach out to those less fortunate than you? Ever had a 360 turn around in your life, completely changing your old habits and making new ones? Neither have I. But it's never too late - trust me, there are tons of ways to reach out and become a part of something bigger and better than yourself. I Am You 360 is a non-profit...

Each year for the past decade the NFL has hosted the "NFL Honors Awards Ceremony" to recognize the Hall of Fame class of that season. Out of an initial group of 130 potential Hall of Fame candidates the group was whittled down throughout the year to a finalist group of 15 in January. 8 of those 15 were inducted into the hall on February 6th to be enshrined in Canton Ohio at the Pro Football Hall of...

Lionel Messi is a professional soccer player who plays for FC Barcelona, 2nd in the Laliga League and a very popular team around the world. They have multiple academies located in the U.S.; there is even a Barcelona academy in Casa Grande. They are one of the best competing teams in Spain and in their league.   On February 5th, Messi's contract was leaked to the world. They are still getting...

The Superbowl is a sports event like none other, with millions of viewers and hundreds of thousands attending live (most years). Unlike other sports that have a series of games for their championship game, the NFL championship is one game, 4 quarters to crown a champion. This year's superbowl will very likely break records for online viewership for a multitude of reasons, one of the main ones being...

I don't know how often you lurk through Instagram pages, or why... but I know when I do, I'm avoiding homework or really bored. Surprisingly enough, there are several Sahuaro High School Instagram pages that should provide you some entertainment. A couple of my favorites are "shs_thepapercut" and "shs_mirrors."  Scrolling through the diverse pictures brings back memories from the days when school...

Liquor, Beer, Booze, some say it is the greatest thing ever, other think of it as a helpful way to relieve stress and get on with your day, and some even say it is the root of all evils. Wherever your opinion lands on the spectrum, there is no denying that alcohol, in its many forms, has had a major impact on our society ever since the first person got drunk off fermented grape juice. That history...

On February 5th, 2021, the legendary band Foo Fighters released their tenth studio album titled Medicine at Midnight. Foo Fighters have been around since 1994 and they're still kicking. The journey of this 9 song album began during the pandemic, and its release was delayed because of it. Finally, the single "Shame Shame" was released in November 2020, then "No Son of Mine" on New Year's Day 2021, then...

Through the ins and outs of the media setting in the 2000's, it's safe to say that Britney Spears has functioned as a head spotlight for a while. However, it is no longer about her recent pop album, or who she's dating, right now it's about the conservatorship her father has held upon her. The #FreeBritney movement, a protest to essentially 'free Britney' from the legal bind that has gotten so big...

It's time to say goodbye. After 19 long and exciting years, Jimmie Johnson is retiring from NASCAR. Jimmie Johnson was born in 1975 in California. He has two younger siblings, both of which made professional off-road racing careers. Jimmie Johnson attended Granite Hills High School in California while he raced motorcycles on the weekends. He played Varsity in water polo, diving, and swimming,...