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  • Senior Sunset (5/15)
  • Honors Night (5/13)
  • Graduation (5/22) - Procession begins at 6:40
  • Seniors' Last Day of School (5/16)
  • Friday (5/2) - Spirit Assembly
  • Friday - Surfers (Seniors and Freshman) vs Bikers (Juniors and Sophomores)
  • Thursday - Camo Day
  • Wednesday - Anything but a Waterbottle
  • Tuesday - "Tunesday" - Wear your favorite music artist's merch
  • Monday - BBQ Dad vs Soccer Mom
Delivering Sahuaro's Cutting Edge News & Saving Trees

The Paper Cut

Delivering Sahuaro's Cutting Edge News & Saving Trees

The Paper Cut

Graduation Requirements for Seniors
Graduation Requirements for Seniors
Emilio Tapia, Reporter • April 14, 2025

Graduation is right around the corner, and seniors have a lot to look forward to. The ceremony is set for Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 7 PM in the stadium. It's time to make...

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CVS: Not the store
CVS: Not the store
Nya Brown, Editor • April 10, 2025

If you know me, you know that I'm not at school every day; in fact, I'm absent and late multiple times a week. If you told me that information a little over a year ago, I...

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Fresh Face: Marie Eyenga
Fresh Face: Marie Eyenga
Sarah Bol, Editor • April 4, 2025

Marie Eyenga, a freshman, has shown great commitment to our community and everything our school has to offer. Marie was born in Cameroon, moving first to California when she...

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In Memory of Deshawn Elliott-Carr
In Memory of Deshawn Elliott-Carr
Nya Brown, Editor • April 1, 2025

Sahuaro faculty and students began Spring Break with a heavy heart. Deshawn Elliott-Carr, a beloved junior, sadly passed away on March 6th, 2025. A balloon release was...

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Señor Lane - A Lifetime of Dedication to Education and Spanish
Señor Lane – A Lifetime of Dedication to Education and Spanish
Emilio Tapia, Reporter • March 28, 2025

For Spanish teacher Señor Lane , teaching isn’t just a job - it's a calling. As a Sahuaro graduate himself, he felt drawn back to the school that played such a significant...

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Sweet Like Honey: Honey Andrews
Sweet Like Honey: Honey Andrews
Tatum Crawford, Editor • March 28, 2025

As a senior at Sahuaro High School, Honey Andrews is gearing up for the next chapter of her life, filled with big dreams and exciting plans. Honey, a student who loves reading,...

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An Open Letter to My Old Neighbor
An Open Letter to My Old Neighbor
Harmony Twito, Contributor • March 21, 2025

Dear lovely ex-neighbor, I know you did not choose me and my family to live next to you. I’m sure many others do not like their neighbor either, but what has my family...

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Boys Volleyball Takes On Rincon University High School
Boys Volleyball Takes On Rincon University High School
Sarah Bol, Editor • April 14, 2025

On Friday, April 4th, the Sahuaro JV and Varsity Boys' Volleyball teams played against Rincon University High School. Though it was a great night for JV, winning their match in the first two sets, the varsity team wasn't as lucky. Since the beginning of their season, the JV team has won six games and lost only one. Varsity, on the other hand, has a record of 9-11 as of Monday, April 7th. This is...

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Sahuaro hurdlers
Sahuaro’s Track Meet in Photos
March 6, 2025

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An Epic and Heartfelt Win for Sahuaro Girls Basketball Senior Night
An Epic and Heartfelt Win for Sahuaro Girls Basketball Senior Night
Montana Poe, Reporter • February 28, 2025

On Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00 p.m. our Sahuaro Cougars played against Walden Grove for their senior night and it was an exciting but somber day for our Sahuaro Cougars.  Walden Grove fought a great fight against our lady Cougars. Sahuaro's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. Walden Grove could not break out of their rough patch as they went up against our varsity team,...

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 21: Joe Gatto attends iHeartRadio Y100's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented By Capital One at Kaseya Center on December 21, 2024 in Miami, Florida.  (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
Joe Gatto How Could You?
Rileigh Brynnan Aros April 2, 2025

Dear Joe Gatto, Where do I start? I am writing to express my profound disappointment when I learned of the recent allegations against you. A 19-year-old TikToker, known as “joozyb,” has accused you of sexual assault, claiming the incident occurred in Milwaukee during one of your shows in September 2023. She alleges that during the assault, you left a brutal bite mark, resulting in a painful...

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The Beauty of Tucson
The Beauty of Tucson
Mia Payette, Editor • March 31, 2025

On the drive to school, outside of my local mall, or while walking downtown, my eyes are treated to the beauty of Tucson. I'm not talking about the cacti and wildlife or the architecture and decor—I'm talking about the art. I experience so much joy when I see a mural because I know an artist took their time to decorate our city and make it prettier. Most murals can be found downtown, giving you...

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The Stress of Going to College
The Stress of Going to College
Montana Poe, Reporter • March 31, 2025

Going to college is often seen as a significant milestone in a person's life, but the journey to get there can be incredibly stressful. Applying to colleges, getting accepted, and trying to win scholarships can create a whirlwind of emotions and challenges for students. The college application process itself can be overwhelming. Students must research the school they are looking for and apply, and...

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An Open Letter to My Cellphone
An Open Letter to My Cellphone
Lanna Moritz, Contributor • March 21, 2025

Dear glowing rectangle that seems to be inevitable in my life, Why do I love and hate you at the same time? Even though it's not necessarily your fault, you make me miss out on so many important things in life. The hours I spent scrolling through endless videos on Instagram, which I will forget about in the next 5 minutes, not only robs me of the time I could use reading...

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An Open Letter to Akira Toriyama
An Open Letter to Akira Toriyama
Arturo Valenzuela, Contributor • April 17, 2025

Dear Akira Toriyama, I am sending this letter to the clouds to find you to express my great gratitude and tell you how meaningful you really are with your works. The story you told had a great impact on the lives of millions of other fans and me around the world. Your dedication to your job brought so much joy and enthusiasm to me as I watched your creation. The unforgettable tale of your characters...

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The first festival goers arrive to enter the festival during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 11, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Coachella 2025 – Is It Worth It?
Zoe Forehand, Editor • April 17, 2025

Coachella's iconic music festival has returned to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The festival is held over two weekends, April 11-13 and April 18-20. People travel from all over the country to experience live music for a weekend, with an average of 125,000 in attendance each day. This year, the festival's headliners included Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott. Other...

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Record Store Day 2025
Record Store Day 2025
Mason King, Reporter • April 16, 2025

Record Store Day (RSD) is a semi-annual event, typically held on a Saturday in April and Black Friday in November. Its primary goal is to celebrate the local and independent record stores in the music community. A variety of special vinyl and CD releases, often limited editions, are made exclusively for the day and are only available at participating independent record stores. The first Record Store...

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Nintendo Direct: Everything Announced
Nintendo Direct: Everything Announced
Tatum Crawford, Editor • April 4, 2025

Nintendo's latest direct showcased exciting updates and new features for its company. Among the biggest announcements was the reveal of the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, promising enhanced power and versatility for the popular console. Additionally, Nintendo announced the integration of a new app, Nintendo Today, designed to provide users with the latest news, videos, and updates on their favorite...

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Tariffs on Computer Chips
Emilio Tapia, Reporter • April 17, 2025

The Trump Administration is escalating its trade war with a round of investigations into tariffs but this time zeroing in on semiconductors,...

Announcements for April 10, 2025
Announcements for April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025

Here are your Daily Announcements for Thursday, April 10th, 2025 Positive Quote of the Day – “Have patience. All things are difficult...

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 16: Deja Foxx at the 2024 Global Impact Awards at Walt Disney Estate on November 16, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images)
Gen Z Activist Runs to Fill Congressional Seat
Rileigh Brynnan Aros, Reporter • April 9, 2025

Deja Foxx, a 24-year-old activist and digital influencer, has officially announced her campaign to fill the U.S. House seat left empty by Representative...

Actor Val Kilmer wears a suit and stares at camera in Los Angeles in 1986. (Photo by Bonnie Schiffman/Getty Images)
Val Kilmer: The Man Behind Many Iconic Roles
Montana Poe, Reporter • April 7, 2025

Val Kilmer, best known for movies such as 1986's Top Gun and 1995’s Batman Forever, has died at 64.  His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, told The...