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Delivering Sahuaro's Cutting Edge News & Saving Trees

The Paper Cut

Delivering Sahuaro's Cutting Edge News & Saving Trees

The Paper Cut

Announcements for Week of November 18, 2024
Announcements for Week of November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024

 Here are your Daily Announcements for Monday, November 18th, 2024   Positive Quote of the Day – “The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely...

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Senior Spotlight: Maggie Boyd
Senior Spotlight: Maggie Boyd
November 20, 2024

While Sahuaro senior Maggie Boyd was in her freshman year at Catalina Foothills, one of her childhood friends invited her to an open gym for basketball. Maggie said she was...

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Isaiah Garrett: A Passionate Teacher and Coach
Isaiah Garrett: A Passionate Teacher and Coach
Emilio Tapia, Reporter • November 20, 2024

The Paper Cut is excited to spotlight one of Sahuaro’s high school's newest teachers, Isaiah Garrett.  Mr. Garrett, however, is not new to Sahuaro.   He was a monitor...

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Sahuaro's Golden Girl: Haylee Au
Sahuaro’s Golden Girl: Haylee Au
Mia Payette, Editor • November 13, 2024

Early student council mornings, late volleyball nights, and hardworking school days. This is what Student Body President Haylee Au endures, and more. Haylee, a senior,...

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Mr. Rios: A Multitalented Educator with a Global Perspective
Mr. Rios: A Multitalented Educator with a Global Perspective
Zoe Forehand, Editor • November 4, 2024

This year, Sahuaro High School welcomes a new English teacher, Mr. Rafael Rios Martinez. Before joining Sahuaro, Mr. Rios had a diverse career that included substitute teaching,...

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Brylee Kennedy: Jack of All Trades
Brylee Kennedy: Jack of All Trades
Lynnea Montgomery, Reporter • November 4, 2024

Sophomore Brylee Kennedy is often described as funny, outgoing, and very involved in her community. She doesn't have as many school-related extracurricular activities besides...

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Kaylie Nguyen: Aspiring Valedictorian
Kaylie Nguyen: Aspiring Valedictorian
Mason King, Reporter • October 29, 2024

Senior Kaylie Nguyen is striving to reach the top of her class. Currently ranked first among the scholars of the Class of 2025, she is striving to secure the rank as number...

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Sahuaro Girls' Soccer Kicks Off Their Season
Sahuaro Girls’ Soccer Kicks Off Their Season
Nola Patino, Reporter • November 19, 2024

Sahuaro's girls' soccer team got off to a rocky start due to Coach Luis - who was just hired for the upcoming season - resigning during tryouts. Now the team proudly welcomes their new head coach. Coach Nerri decided to step up and be the team's new leader along with assistant coaches Meghan and Sam. Freshman Ariana Vasquez, a player on the team, says, "I feel like ever since Coach Luis has left,...

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Jake Paul announced as winner against Mike Tyson during LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024)
A surprising turn of events Mike Tyson V.S. Jake Paul
Montana Poe, Reporter • November 19, 2024

The fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul on Friday, November 15th, was huge. Mike Tyson is known as the youngest former heavyweight champion in the world back in the day. His glory days as heavyweight champion lasted for 10 years in his prime. People do not realize how insane it is for someone to maintain the title of a heavyweight champion without one loss the entire time. Despite Tyson's legendary...

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Sahuaro Volleyball Takes a Tough Loss Against Desert Christian
Sahuaro Volleyball Takes a Tough Loss Against Desert Christian
Marley Gandee, Editor-in-Chief • September 24, 2024

Last Thursday, September 19th, the Sahuaro Cougars played the Desert Christian Eagles in a close volleyball match - ending in a disappointing loss for the Cougars. Even though the game was played at home, Desert Christian's fans showed out, and the away section was packed fuller than the Cougar Cage. According to the team's head coach, Mr. Haynes, the team (and coaching staff) "...felt that this...

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U.S. Army South proudly joins the rest of the nation in honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates the rich cultural heritage of our largest linguistic and ethnic minority in a month-long tribute to Hispanic contributions.
Why Spanish Heritage Month is Important to Me
Emilio Tapia, Reporter • October 14, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month is more than just a time of festivities and cultural celebrations - it's a moment to reflect on our past and its significance, especially for those of us living far away from our ancestral homeland. As a Chilean living in the U.S., September holds a special meaning for me. It serves as a reminder of the rich diversity within the Hispanic community and the crucial role our...

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What Fashion Means to the World
What Fashion Means to the World
Surenday Payne, Reporter • September 26, 2024

Fashion plays a large role in a person's identity. It's the thing that separates you from others and helps find people with similar tastes in style. To so many people around the world, fashion is more than just clothes; it is culture and their heritage. Fashion is more than fabric sewn together - it's an art of expression, a sense of belonging, confidence, and social status. Style is a beautiful part...

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Should Schools Have the Authority to Discipline Students for Their Social Media Activity?
Should Schools Have the Authority to Discipline Students for Their Social Media Activity?
Nola Patino September 19, 2024

Should schools have the power to discipline students for what they do online, even outside school hours? What students choose to say or do outside of school or in the privacy of their own homes should be their own business, however, in this day and age with online bullying and media threats, it should be okay for schools to discipline students for their behavior online, even if some think that it is...

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Dealing With Loss as a Teen
Dealing With Loss as a Teen
Montana Poe, Reporter • September 18, 2024

As a teenager, life can sometimes feel like a roller coaster with its ups and downs, twists and turns. Between school, friendships, family expectations, and figuring out who we are, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Adolescence is a time of big change and adding the pain of loss to the mix can feel overwhelming. However, understanding and navigating the grieving process is huge for healing. For many...

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: John Krasinski attends Paramount's "A Quiet Place: Day One" New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on June 26, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)
Sexiest Man Alive: John Krasinski
Nola Patino, Reporter • November 18, 2024

People magazine has declared John Krasinski the Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. His wife, Emily Blunt, said she'd wallpaper the house with the cover if he won. "It won't be weird at all," Krasinski said. Krasinski inherits the title from Grey's Anatomy actor Patrick Dempsey, who was named the 2023 Sexiest Man Alive. He was announced as the recipient of the honorable title on Tuesday's episode of The...

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Best Christmas Markets in the Country
Best Christmas Markets in the Country
Zoe Forehand, Editor • November 7, 2024

The holiday season is a magical time, and one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the festive spirit is by visiting Christmas markets. With their twinkling lights, handcrafted gifts, delicious treats, and cheerful music, Christmas markets provide everyone a unique and enchanting experience. Each market has its own special charm and festive atmosphere, ensuring that your holiday season is truly...

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Will the Menendez Brothers Be Released?
Will the Menendez Brothers Be Released?
Surenday Payne, Reporter • October 30, 2024

Erik and Lyle Menendez are brothers who infamously murdered their parents, José and Mary Louise "Kitty" Menendez, on August 20, 1989 in their Beverly Hills home. Over the past 35 years, their case has been the subject of numerous documentaries and series. Recently, Netflix released a series, Monsters, that explores various perspectives surrounding the motivations behind the brothers' actions. Despite...

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Famous Haunted Houses and Their Histories
Famous Haunted Houses and Their Histories
Nola Patino, Reporter • October 25, 2024

Imagine stepping into a house where every floorboard creak tells a tale of the past, where the walls seem to remember every soul that has ever passed through- welcome to the realm of haunted houses. Haunted houses are very popular during the Halloween season. Exploring a haunted house is a fun activity to do with friends and family if you want to listen to scary stories, experience shivers, or enjoy...

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Nazis March Through Columbus, Ohio
November 20, 2024

Saturday afternoon a band of neo-Nazis marched through a Columbus, Ohio neighborhood.  The Nazis were putting on a display of their hate by...

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Trump Wins Men Black & Latino Vote Over Kamala
Montana Poe, Reporter • November 14, 2024

Donald Trump gained a larger portion of Black and Latino voters than he did in 2020 when he lost to Democrat Joe Biden, and most notably among...

A SVG vector image whereby each U.S. state is shaded green according to the number of electors (out of 538) it selects, as of 2020, to determine the president and vice president. Black is the most (55) and white is the least (3).
The Electoral College Explained
Emilio Tapia, Reporter • November 12, 2024

After the recent presidential election, many Americans are likely wondering how the Electoral College works, so let's unpack it here. The...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Quincy Jones attends Byron Allen's 4th Annual Oscar Gala to Benefit Children's Hospital Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on February 09, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Entertainment Studios)
Quincy Jones: A Legacy Left Through Sound
Nya Brown, Editor • November 8, 2024

On November 3rd, Quincy Jones, a monumental figure in music and pop culture for the past several decades, passed away at the age of 91. Quincy...