Yes everyone, it’s finally here! Naruto in Fortnite. Everyone has waited a long time for this to come out. Naruto is the anime of the decade, and I’m happy to finally see him in a battle royale game. There’s a bunch of new Naruto related items in Fortnite, including the kunai mythical item, the kuruma…
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This past summer I had the opportunity to go on a school trip to Kauai. Throughout the trip there were many memorable moments. One of the moments that sticks out was when I got to swim with and shoot photos of turtles. We hiked down to Queens Bath, on the north shore of Kauai. The…
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This year’s annual, well usually annual, high school camp was extremely impactful to the student body. As a senior I have been to 3 high school camps and all of them had their fair share of emotional moments. This year was different, because of one thing. The chapels. Before our speaker gave his message, we…
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The MLB playoffs have been full of exciting moments and nail biters. The playoffs started Tuesday, October 5th, 2021, at Fenway Park. Where the Boston Red Sox played the New York Yankees. The Yankees pitching could not stop the Red Sox hitting and they ended up losing 2-6. The next day, we had an exciting…
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The world of soccer is changing rapidly and the core of this change is due to Lionel Messi, the greatest soccer player of all time. Every summer, the world is consumed with team transfers and trades, but it is always exciting when a top player, such as Messi, decides to leave their club to try…
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Camp was hyped up for weeks. Excited voices in the halls, announcements in chapels, packing lists and itineraries sent out. Undoubtedly, the 2021 Rock Academy camp experience lived up to its expectation. Despite the preparations, the most exhilarating experience happened unscripted. The first night, Kiersen was roused awake by voices outside her window. She groggily…
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Fans everywhere are super excited to see the new SpiderMan movie Far From Home . On social media, many leaks and theories have already popped up and circulated the net. The rumor mill believes old spiderman from past movies might make an appearance as well (Tobey Maguire and Andrew garfield). Another reason fans are excited has to…
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Do you know anything strange, but beautiful at the same time? Something that can hold many questions and thoughts, but what only matters to you is how awesome it looks? Well, astrophotography is exactly that. It can be as simple as a picture of the Earth or the moon, or it can be as complex…
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Three words that describe Mr. Ramos are learner, called, and dreamer. Mr. Ramos is a native San Diegan and attended Valhalla Highschool, where he played football and lacrosse. He attended Point Loma Nazarene University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Nutrition with an emphasis in Health Education. Mr. Ramos then received his Masters in…
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Every year the Rock Academy expands in size, bringing new students, teachers, and faculty. This school year is no different, and we’re thrilled to bring in a new 2nd grade teacher. Chloe Chenfeld’s passion for her students is clear. She is excited to instill a love of learning in them, and realizes the importance of…
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I had the opportunity to interview the new teacher in charge of ESP, Kelly Welsh. Here are some of the questions I asked and the answers she gave: Q: What are three words that describe you? A: Passionate, discerning, and impulsive Q: Do you have any funny class moments? A: Funny class moments? I can’t…
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Our volleyball season started in late summer and because of the restrictions, all we could do was condition. Later in the season, we got approval to start playing with balls Due to Covid-19 the Rock Academy Volleyball season looked a lot different this year than it did in the past years. Since CIF has placed…
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As I reflect on my childhood, a lot comes to mind. I grew up in Bay Park, San Diego. We were in the middle of everything, whether it be the beach, downtown, or the Harbor. Because of this, our family became involved in many organizations and activities. We had so much fun. I met a…
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Due to the Covid-19, many sports club activities have been canceled to institute more safety. However, our school, Rock Academy, has started other sports activities in place of those that were cancelled. For example, there is the Esport Team, Golf Club, and Sailing Club. Today, we’re going to talk about the Sailing Club that starts…
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Covid-19 has been a horrible sickness that has put all of our lives on pause. The one thing that would allow us to press play again would be a vaccine. Let’s take a look at some of the facts about the Covid-19 vaccine. On December 11, 2020, the first Covid vaccines were released to the…
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When you hear the term sneakerhead or sneaker community, something such as shoes, brands, or etc. usually comes to mind. Let me show you, from my experience, what exactly it is to be a sneakerhead. The definition of sneakerhead is a person who collects, trades, and admires sneaker shoes in the form of a hobby. A lot of these people…
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My name is Stephen, a Chinese international student. I have studied at the Rock Academy for about four years already, and this year is my junior year. Because of the threat of Covid-19, I did not want my parents, who live in China, to worry about me. So instead of choosing to go to school…
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Well, time is going quickly, we’re coming close to the end of the first semester. Unlike the other students who do in-person class, I have been doing distance learning. Although I only planned to be online for the remainder of this semester, I think I am going to continue this way for the next semester if…
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This election has been rough; disagreements and arguments are so easily spurred. As it is known, Donald Trump ran once again for presidency, aiming to win his second term. His main competition was Democrat Joe Biden. This is Joe Biden’s third time running for president and his first time winning. He was our former president,…
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Here I will be giving you a review on the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro. Color Variety: With the iPhone 12 you have more of a color variety. The iPhone 12 comes in Blue, Green, Product Red, White, and Black. With the iPhone 12 Pro you have the 4 options, Pacif15ic Blue, Gold,…
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Choosing costumes, decorating pumpkins, and getting special treats brings joy to many children at Halloween. Some Halloween traditions may look different this year to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are still plenty of ways families can have fun while avoiding the scare of being exposed to or spreading the virus. Most importantly, keep…
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With the COVID-19 Pandemic going around, we weren’t able to go to a stay away camp this year. With the help of the Rock Academy Associated Student Body and the Worship Team, we were able to have “Camp On Campus.” Camp is always a very special time where the student body becomes very united with…
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Golf: a sport in which players use various clubs to hit balls into a series of 9 or 18 holes on a course in as few strokes as possible. Simple right? Wrong! It takes careful yet firm calculations, a powerful but smooth swing of the club, and a gentle stroke to nudge the ball into…
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Nintendo announced in early October that one new Smash Bros. character would be added to its roster for $5.99. The new characters turned out to be Steve from Minecraft. Minecraft by Mojang Studios has been a highly popular game since its introduction in 2009 and continues its trend today. As of October 13th, 2020, Steve has finally crossed over to Nintendo…
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Who lives in a Pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Squarepants, that’s who! He is the loveable, yellow square many generations know. It is a show about a sponge whose only goal is to be the best fry cook in all of Bikini Bottom. He and his best friend, Patrick Star, go on many weird and…
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You have probably heard about the California wildfires. These fires have started from multiple different causes. The devastating circumstances have left families, houses, businesses, land and animals left in loss. The wildfires in California these past couple months have broken many different records of all wildfires in California history. In California so far this year,…
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Among Us is a highly popular game that people all over the world talk about. This game is simple; it is about strategy and deception. It is similar to the game Mafia. In short, there is a group of people working as “crewmates.” Their goal is to finish all of the tasks and not get…
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Fans will have to wait a bit longer to play Lego Star Wars the Skywalker Saga. It was originally planned to come out in October of 2020 but has been delayed due to more preparations needed. No official reason has come out for the game’s delay. The Skywalker Saga game trailer came out in the beginning of 2020. Many…
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As we are currently going through hard times due to covid 19, it has been a challenge getting certain needs and wants met. For example, I tried buying a Nintendo Switch several months ago but was unable to because stores were sold out. I traveled to 5 different locations and couldn’t find one. Online sites…
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Since the COVID-19 Pandemic has hit, the sports world has been in a pickle. Leagues like the National Hockey League, National Basketball Association and the Women’s National Basketball Association have found a solution to play sports in a safe environment. The word for these facilities that are holding Professional Sports are being called ‘Bubbles’. These…
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Imagine, you’re a kid in 1984; a trailer for a rather “tubular” looking movie is dropped in theaters. You try to look like smooth butter as you witness a high schooler being trained by an old man in an upcoming movie and you casually ask your parents for some moolah to catch that sweet looking…
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1. What three words would best describe you? Sincere, caring, and bald 2. What is your teaching philosophy? My teaching philosophy is based on a love for learning. I believe learners who love to learn make the best disciples who make disciples. Teaching and learning are two sides of the same coin. They are both part of…
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Humble. Hard-working. Selfless. These are three words that help describe Rock Academy’s new member of the teaching staff. His name is Mr. Horn. He teaches conceptual physics, AP World History, public speaking, and middle and high school PE. He was born in Canada and moved to Fresno California. He finished his medicine degree at San…
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As the clouds roll by, a mysterious logo comes closer. A choir in perfect harmony utters: “The Simpsons.” We fly overhead passing a nuclear power plant and Semi-Painless Dentistry, as it fades into Springfield Elementary School. In a window, we see a deformed-looking child writing; “I will not skateboard in the halls” many times over.…
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The Aztecs of San Diego State University will not be playing in San Diego this season. Qualcomm Stadium was in the process of being torn down, but the COVID-19 Pandemic halted operations on the new $310 Million Mission Valley Complex. The projected finish date now is in 2022 on September 3rd. The Stadium is hoping…
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“One could argue on the topic of being stuck in your room all day, or at the least during a zoom meeting, as that of “inhumane” or not fun, while others could argue that the isolation in a room is a peace bearing gift sent down from God himself. Many people find this to be…
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As we all know, the coronavirus has done a number on our country. Almost every aspect of our lives are being altered to better form to what is happening around us. Sports are being postponed. School, jobs, and more are being done from home instead of in person. While all this may be frustrating, it…
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“Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. Only the Avatar, master of all four elements, could stop them, but when the world needed him most, he vanished. A hundred years passed, and my brother and I discovered the new Avatar, an…
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There has been recent news that the multinational company, Apple, has gotten into a grudge with Epic, a video game and software developer most famous for its video game, Fortnite. The problem between these two companies began on August 13 when Epic added a direct payment mechanism, violating Apple’s rules. In return, Apple has taken…
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There is so much more I wish I could tell you right now about just how good The Umbrella Academy Season 2 is over the course of its 10 new episodes. There is so much to touch on, including the incredible needle drops, the costume design, the rip-roaring banter between seven siblings trying to save the world…
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