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Life of a Brave: ‘Senioritis,’ The Struggle Is Real 

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by Cuahutemoc Solorzano

Many seniors are looking forward to their graduation that is still months away, and “senioritis” can strike at any moment. 

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It’s their last semester of high school, and many seniors are already looking forward to their future lives beyond the halls of St. John Bosco. But they’ve got to keep their eyes on the prize. 

Senioritis is real, according to Dr. Francesca Po, Bosco’s Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Theology Instructor. 

“Even as a valedictorian and super organized person, I started becoming tardy to class, and it can definetly bring your grades down,” said Dr. Po.

Senioritis can affect anyone, even the most dedicated of students. But it’s not impossible to avoid senioritis. It requires a matter of prioritization and balance, according to Dr. Po. 

Dr. Po recognized that it is common for a student to be accepted into a college and feel as though they don’t need to try anymore. However, they should keep putting forth their best effort. Their priority should be maintaining their college acceptance, and they have to keep up the effort that earned them acceptance in the first place, lest their acceptance become terminated. 

“What is the future that you want? If you want to maintain the admissions that you got, then make sure that’s your focus and avoid a detrimental senioritis,” said Dr. Po.

The teachers of Bosco are there to help students avoid senioritis. Mr. Ruben Solorza, Bosco’s Astronomy, AP Psychology and AP Environmental Science Instructor, tries to ease his student’s path toward graduation.

“A lot of seniors are already looking toward the next point of their lives. I try to take that into consideration. [In Astronomy] we do a lot more projects, and I try to take the stress off of them,” said Mr. Solorza. “I think they’ve earned that right, and especially since Astronomy is an elective course, I want it to be more fun for them.”

Senior classes aren’t there to deter students and overwork them. In fact, it’s the opposite. Bosco’s Civics Instructor, Mr. Ryan Voortman, tries to keep his class engaging for those under senioritis who need a little extra to stay focused. 

“I’ve had to change the way that I teach them. I try to keep them engaged instead of seeing the same type of lesson plan day after day,” said Mr. Voortman. 

Though not all classes will be as interesting to everyone. This is where grit comes in. 

According to Dr. Po, grit is being able to have perseverance in your classes and day-to-day life. 

Senior student, Dominic Navarro, has personally battled with senioritis and came out on top.

“Senioritis causes you to have bad grades, and it can affect you in the long run – don’t procrastinate and don’t fall behind,” said Dominic. 

He realized that everything he is doing now is setting up the result of his future, and therefore, he isn’t letting senioritis get in the way of his aspirations. Though he also points out that all work and no relaxation is going to cause someone to burn out instead of achieving their goals. 

“You have a balance of things you do like hanging out with friends so you’re not burnt out of just doing school,” said Dominic. 

According to Dr. Po, having a pessimistic and defeatist mindset is more likely to lead to senioritis. A student’s perspective of their own future will affect how much effort they put toward their lives.

Juliana Primanto, senior from St. Joseph and member of Italian Honors Society, agrees with Dr. Po that mental health affects seniorits. 

“Scholarships and commitments are definitely factors that enable senioritis,” said Juliana. “I also think other factors such as a decline in mental health could influence a student’s motivation as well.”

The perspective a person has on their own life is a large factor within mental health. An individual’s approach to the physical and mental obstacles confronting them has a large impact on their success.

News/Op-Ed: President Trump Inaugurated For Second Time, Promises ‘thrilling new era’

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by Andy Ortiz, Managing Editor

After a highly turbulent and climactic election, President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, promising an American golden age full of flourish and patriotism.

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Earlier this week, President Trump was sworn into office alongside his Vice President, J.D. Vance. The inauguration took place in the Capitol Rotunda, attended by all living former presidents.

Throughout his 2024 campaign, President Trump promised an end to inflation and high prices on groceries and gas, as well as stricter immigration policies.

“From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world,” said President Trump in his Inaugural Address. “We will be the envy of every nation, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer.”

According to the Associated Press, most of his promises had to do with cutting prices on energy, increasing oil drilling, ending the Russia-Ukraine war, conducting large deportations across the country, imposing tariffs on imports from neighboring countries and closing the Department of Education.

Just hours after having taken office, President Trump already began signing dozens of executive orders and policy actions. His goal has been to redirect the government to, in his own words, “reclaim [America’s] rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on earth.”

The President has already fulfilled some of his major promises. According to the Associated Press, the President has signed orders withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, pardoning those convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol and spurring more oil drilling projects.

Throughout the week, there has been progress on terminating state emissions waivers, bar refugees from Gaza and “uprooting the deep state.” All of these promises have been labeled as “in progress” by the Associated Press.

Alongside those actions, the President has also been focusing efforts on reducing the influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the federal government. With that, Presidential actions have also targeted various climate change efforts.

As written on the official White House website, “Climate extremism has exploded inflation and overburdened businesses with regulation.”

President Trump has also revoked many Biden-era executive orders. These include many old COVID-19 response policies, as well as strengthening the Affordable Care Act and the establishment of a Climate Change Office. These and more are listed on the official White House website.

One of the biggest stops President Trump has put on the previous Biden administration was the closure of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) One app. This app was used by the federal government to give legal pathways for asylum seekers, but was quickly closed under the new administration, leaving nearly thousands stranded at the Mexican border without an appointment to enter the U.S.

The second Trump presidency has been in power for just over a week, yet there’s no end in sight for the flurry of policies and presidential actions being signed. Some are concerned for potential future policy initiatives, while others have been more or less satisfied so far with the direction of the new administration. Only time will tell what other plans President Trump has for the United States in the next four years.

“I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success,” said the President in his Inaugural Address.

Lampoon: Mr. McGueber To Run For Winter Formal King

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by Augustus Rodriguez, Lampoon Editor

Earlier this week, as the Winter Formal event came up, the roster for Winter Formal King candidates was leaked. To many students’ surprise, a familiar name has popped up in the roster. Mr. McGueber is somehow one of the lucky individuals to appear on the list.

“I am so happy that I will be able to become Winter Formal King,” said Mr. McGueber. “Squaddle’s help of rigging the votes to my favor has finally paid off.”

Out of all the things Mr. McGueber has done, this seems to be one of the weirdest things. In fact, Mr. McGueber actually believes that becoming Winter Formal King will make him a real king.

“I will become Winter Formal King and unleash my frost powers onto my neighbor’s pool,” said Mr. McGueber. ”He thinks he is so cool because he has a pool and I don’t.”

Mr. McGueber was also seen at the interviews that St. Joseph High School hosted for the nominees, and it is apparent that when Mr. McGueber gets any amount of power, he gets very competitive. To everyone’s horror, Mr. McGueber has done some weird things to get his success. 

“When they asked [Mr. McGueber] if he wanted to do karaoke for his speech part, he just took out his shrink ray and started blasting,” said senior Diego Salcedo. “It was funny, but he shrunk the drink I had, so that made me mad at him.”

When Mr. McGueber was asked why he did all that stuff in the first place, the response was very serious.

In fact, parts of Mr. McGueber’s scrapped Winter Formal King speech were found in a trash can. Parts of it state his plans for when he is in power.

“Once I become Winter Formal King, I will spread my business over to St. Joseph High School, gaining control of two high schools,” said Mr. McGueber. “I hope you guys love to see big metal contraptions in the middle of your campus.”

“You will fear my mighty Gueberness and Squaddle.”

He then promptly began singing a song from his “exquisite music taste:” Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!”

Many students aren’t really concerned about Mr. McGueber becoming the Winter Formal King. In fact, they are even embracing it and letting it happen. 

“Our school may be in jeopardy, but I don’t care,” said senior Marco Uribe. “At least we can get a day off school if he actually takes over.”

While many students are all right, a lot of teachers and staff aren’t as happy. 

“I have no idea why Mr. McGueber even chose to run,” said Vice Principal of Student Affairs Ms. Jen Schnorr. “His name wasn’t even on the Google Form. How does he rig something like that?”

When asked about the possibility of not becoming the Winter Formal King, Mr. McGueber went into a rant on how he is the best choice to be the king.

“I will be voted in, so I see no reason for any competition,” said Mr. McGueber. “Once I get it, I will immediately abuse my ice and king powers to make things more convenient for me.”

The Winter Formal Dance will be happening on February 1st, 2025 at The Modern, from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased on St. Joseph’s High School website.

News/Op-Ed: Fires Continue To Rage In Southern California

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by Nicholas Valenzuela

Despite local law enforcement and firefighters’ fervent efforts, California wildfires continue ravaging the mountainside.

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On January 7th, 2025, Los Angeles County experienced a daunting start to the new year with three separate wildfires raging in the area. The Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, and Hurst Fire started, with the Lidia Fire and Sunset Fire starting the next day, January 8th. 

According to CAL FIRE, The main wildfire right now is the Palisades Fire, which has burned more than 23,000 acres with 39 percent containment. The Eaton Fire also has 65 percent containment with more than 14,000 acres burned as of now. The Hurst, Lidia and Sunset fires have been contained at the moment.

As of January 8th at 7:00 PM, at least five people have passed away, and more than 1,000 structures including homes, shops and other buildings have been destroyed, according to the Associated Press. As of January 17th, the number of fatalities has risen to 24.

One of the major factors in the fires were the Santa Ana winds, as California received a sudden windstorm, spreading embers and fanning the flames of the fire. According to NBC Los Angeles, the gusts on the morning of January 8th were reaching 60 to 70 miles per hour with mountaintop winds reaching up to 100 miles per hour. 

The Santa Ana Winds are unique to the Los Angeles and Southern California area due to the geography of the local area. The reason is that the Santa Ana winds are katabatic. What that means is that high-pressure air from up high on the mountain starts to flow down the mountain, picking up speed, much like how an avalanche on a snowy mountain works.

California’s mountainous terrain has allowed the winds to become a dangerous factor in the wildfires. They are one of the reasons this area is known for wildfires, creating a perfect, deadly recipe for wildfires to spread quickly and ravage the area, just as they are doing right now.

Something that has affected everyone is the smoke from the fires. The thick smoke has spread rapidly in and around Los Angeles County, lowering the air quality of the entire Los Angeles area. 

The wildfires emergency has also caused controversy in its wake. According to Forbes, the Los Angeles City Mayor Karen Bass had cut funding to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) by $18 million. The reason there is controversy is because of Los Angeles and California’s history of wildfires in general. It comes off as an ill-informed move to cut the funding to the LAFD. There will most likely be more information about this in the coming weeks after the fire.

While the Mayor is under fire because of this PR nightmare, it’s important to remember to stay safe and to take precautions. While the fires may not directly impact everyone, the ash in the air is harmful to breathe in; if you must go outdoors when the air quality is low, wear a mask and stay safe.

Sports: Bosco Basketball Hoping to Keep Momentum

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by Macade Maxwell, Sports Editor

The Braves are currently rolling with an 18-2 record and hold a firm spot as one of the nation’s best basketball programs.

Photo by Howard Freshman, Press Telegram

Their only two losses on the season come from an overtime defeat against MaxPreps’ top-ranked team, the Roosevelt Mustangs (CA) and a three-point loss to the rival “Team in Red.” 

The Braves’ current record is a testament to the relentless effort they’ve put in and the chemistry they’ve built all year long. They’ve shown characteristics like resilience in a key win against state-ranked St. Pius Matthias, a close-fought game that ended in an 85-77 victory. They’ve dominated games against Freemont High School (77-13) and Hesperia High School (78-33), as well as Trinity League opponents Orange Lutheran (72-48) and Servite (66-39). 

“We’ve had some dominant wins so far, but there are definitely tougher teams ahead in the schedule,” said Coach Matt Dunn. “We have to stay focused and approach the rest of the season day by day. We can’t get too ahead of ourselves.” 

Their success has been driven by a few key players. Five-star junior forward Christian Collins averages 16.4 points per game, while four-star USC commit Elzie Harrington averages 18 points and 4.8 assists per game. Senior Chris Komin, a crafty guard who has been balling out of control lately, averages 12.9 points per game. 

“I think we’re playing solid right now,” said Christian. “I can see the improvements each game and we can only continue to get better.” 

Meanwhile, five-star junior Brandon McCoy Jr., ranked second in his class according to ESPN 60, has been sidelined due to a leg injury. The team’s success in Brandon’s absence displays the Braves’ depth and ability to perform at a high level in the face of challenges.

“It sucks being hurt because all I can do is sit there and watch,” said Brandon. “ But I’m getting closer to returning, and I’m [going to] come back stronger and healthier than I was.”

The Braves currently find themselves amongst the top of high school basketball rankings, sitting at 15th in the nation and fourth in California, according to MaxPreps. This showcases the skill of programs on the West Coast, as three other California schools are in the top twenty-five rankings.

According to MaxPreps, Roosevelt and Harvard Westlake are ranked in the top three, while an emerging Notre Dame out of Sherman Oaks is on the rise. The competition is fierce, but the Braves have been consistent in proving they belong. 

“We can’t let the rankings get to us and we can’t look too much into the numbers, said Coach Dunn. “If we keep winning, everything will take care of itself and fall into place.”

As the Braves enter the homestretch of the season, they are primed to face off against tougher competition. They will face 17th-ranked Paul VI (VA) on Saturday. These two teams faced off last season when the Braves fell 71-53 in the Bass Pro Shops Tournament Of Champions. This being a match-up against two nationally-ranked teams makes it a game to tune into. 

With a roster filled with talent and potential, Bosco Basketball is determined to finish what they started and come out on top as league champions.

Sports: Facing Tough Trinity League Play, Bosco Soccer Strives For A Playoff Run

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by Jesus Biag, co-Editor-in-Chief

The Trinity League is one of the toughest leagues in the country, known for its excellence in sports such as basketball and football. But it is just as competitive in soccer. 

Photo courtesy of Gabe Lopez

Consequently, this provides a massive motivational spark for a hungry Bosco soccer team, who began Trinity League play last week. Before league matches, the team competed in preseason games to get in shape and gain synergy.

Mr. Salvador Perez, math instructor and assistant coach, believed that the preseason was a great time for the squad to gain chemistry, something vital if they hope to see success in league play.

“[The point of preseason] is to get the team gelling together. We had a few transfers, so we had to get them adjusted and used to new positions,” said Mr. Perez.

The process of getting transfers adjusted to the team was a difficult one, according to Mr. Perez. A lot of the new players came from club teams in which they played different positions, so a few of them needed to adjust to adapt to new spots on the field to help the team win.

Coming into the 2024-2025 season, the coaching staff had high expectations for the team, who finished last year’s campaign with a 9-12-3 record, just falling short of a playoff berth. The preseason set them on a solid track as they went 3-5-6 ahead of their Trinity League opener.

But it wasn’t just the coaching staff that expected a lot out of the team coming into the season.

“They’ve been hungry for [success] for a while,” said Mr. Perez. “It’s there for the taking, they just need to go ahead and take it.”

Senior captain Gabe Lopez has trained hard all offseason to help his teammates chase after their biggest goal, to make it to the playoffs.

“Within my four years here, I haven’t made [the] playoffs,” said Gabe. “So making it [to the playoffs] my senior year would be the highlight of my high school soccer journey.”

But before they can make it to the playoffs, they need to match up with some of the best teams in California. First came Orange Lutheran, who were 6-2-1 before facing the Braves. The game was close and competitive, but Bosco ultimately fell 2-1.

After that, Bosco Soccer was slated to face off against Santa Margarita, but the game was postponed because of the California wildfires. This stung Gabe, in particular, as he looked forward to playing Santa Margarita. In every game he’s played against the Eagles, the matchup has always been close.

On Friday, January 10th, the Braves traveled to Anaheim to face off against Servite. Giving up a couple of penalties hurt Bosco, and as a result, they suffered a 3-0 loss.

The next game for the soccer team was big, as they were set to face “The Team in Red” in Orange County. 

“While every game is important in Trinity League, there’s definitely [added fuel] when we play [“The Team in Red”],” said Mr. Perez. “They’re tough, vocal, and very physical. [It’s important to] be disciplined because one error can open up the floodgates.”

The Braves were severe underdogs going into this matchup, as “The Team in Red” is currently the third-ranked team in the country according to MaxPreps.

Every player has their way of approaching these big matchups, but senior Alex Calvillo chooses to let his faith guide his performance.

“I like to see [these types of matchups] as challenges that I can get through,” Alex said. “[I know that with] God, I can play smarter and stronger.”

Although the Braves suffered a tough 3-0 defeat, their grit and fight throughout the game are a silver lining for them to take into their next match today against JSerra. The Lions are currently undefeated and the top-ranked team in the country, according to MaxPreps. 

Despite early league struggles, the Braves’ playoff hopes are still alive. With an underdog mentality and drive for success, Bosco Soccer may make some noise throughout the remainder of the Trinity League season.

Lampoon: Mr. McGueber To Teach Social Studies At St. John Bosco

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by Augustus Rodriguez, Lampoon Editor

Ill-famed villain Mr. McGueber aims to teach students about the wonders of Social Studies.

As students are now settling into the second semester and getting their classes, there is speculation about a new teacher joining the St. John Bosco family. 

The speculation was shot down on January 7th, when students received their class lists and saw that their new Social Studies teacher was Mr. McGueber. 

The title of the said course is called “Gueberism and You.”

“I’m going to teach kids about the real stuff they should learn in the world,” said Mr. McGueber. “I am going to be the best teacher that these students have seen.”

A lot of students and staff are shocked about this decision, as Mr. McGueber has an unsavory past with St. John Bosco. Many students are wondering why Mr. McGueber has been forgiven for all of his wacky antics, including attempts to take over the world and the school.

Bosco Principal Mr. Ernie Antonelli gave his reasons why Mr. McGueber was even chosen for this type of job.

“Look, [Mr.McGueber] sent me a muffin basket and a crudely drawn sad face telling me that he is sorry for all he has done to the school,” said Mr. Antonelli. “I like muffins, so of course I accepted his apology even though he tried to take over the school many times.”

Despite the lack of knowledge about Social Studies as a whole, Mr McGueber aims to give it his all. In fact, he claims to have a new way of teaching and way of life.

“I call this new teaching ‘Gueberism,’” said Mr. McGueber. “Gueberism is the teaching where you think that I am super cool and you give me all of your money; it’s something kids should learn at this time of their life.”

Surprisingly, other teachers don’t seem to mind Mr. McGueber’s weird teaching antics. In fact, they seem to enjoy Mr McGueber’s presence.

“I am glad I don’t have to share a classroom with Mr. McGueber. I have heard he does some weird stuff in his class,” said Social Studies Instructor Mr. Voortman. “He gave me a pamphlet on Gueberism, and I am not going to lie; it’s kind of a good way to make some cash.”

Students who are currently taking the course say the exact opposite thing.

“At first, I thought [Mr.McGueber] was a chill dude who didn’t care what people thought about him, but after a couple minutes he just started freaking out,” said senior Jack Snow. “He didn’t even teach. He just showed us a pre-recorded video of him talking about Gueberism and then started to sleep on the floor.”

Mr. McGueber also brings in guest speakers to talk to the class. The problem is that the speakers are very random.

During one class, he brought a supervillain named Philly Buster who is infamous for being unable to stop talking. In fact, Philly Buster didn’t even talk about Social Studies; he just talked about how his fantasy football team is the best.

To students, the homework he assigns seems strange.

“The first assignment, Mr. McGueber told us to do was a word search, but somehow there weren’t any words and just hieroglyphics,” said senior Julian Almanza. “Then, we had to write an essay on Mr. McGueber’s achievements. I got a bad grade mostly because [Mr. McGueber] can’t do anything right!”

Mr. McGueber also implemented a wider scoring system, which includes all of the letters of the alphabet. This would mean an F isn’t a failing grade nor a bad grade in his class.

“The worst grade you can get in my class is a ‘Z-’. If you get it, it’s your fault. My course is so easy,” said Mr. McGueber.

Schoology can’t output that type of grade, so it instantly gives students an A in their grade. This means that, once again, Mr. McGueber’s weird wacky ways have failed once again.

Despite all of these complaints from students, Mr. McGueber will continue to teach Gueberism to all the unfortunate students who happen to take his class.

Around Bosco: Toy And Blanket Drive Capture The Spirit Of Christmas

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by Andy Ortiz, Managing Editor

As Braves in this season of giving, we have the opportunity to spread joy to others for the holidays through Bosco’s Finest Club’s Toy Drive and the Counseling Department’s Annual Blanket Drive.

The final week of school is upon us, and the students of St. John Bosco High School are getting ready to enjoy a long awaited Christmas break. But before students head off for the holiday, there are some opportunities to give back to people in need of some joy and warmth this season.

There are two charities being held here at Bosco: a Toy Drive sponsored by the Bosco’s Finest Club and the Annual Blanket Drive held by the Counseling Department.

First is the Toy Drive being sponsored by the Bosco’s Finest Club, led by senior Joel Ambriz and moderated by history teacher Eduardo Diaz. Bosco’s Finest, a group that was recently formed this year, is a campus service club that focuses on helping the Bosco community. One of their major goals this year is to make this Christmas a special one for kids who wouldn’t be receiving any gifts.

“Club members wish to share the good blessings we have received and allow others to feel the warmth and love that exists here at St. John Bosco,” said Mr. Diaz. “We want our immediate community to realize that Bosco remains an open school for everyone to resource.”

Any new or gently used toys can be dropped off at Mr. Diaz’s classroom in room 212. All of the donated toys will be sent to Ford Elementary and Toys for Tots at Our Lady of Talpa, both in East L.A.

The members of Bosco’s Finest hope to spread cheer and joy to kids in the surrounding L.A. community this Christmas.

Alongside the toy drive, there is also the Annual Blanket Drive that is being held by the Counseling Department.

This yearly tradition for the Counseling Department to give back has been pioneered by Bosco counselor Omar Delgado. Mr. Delgado has been doing this blanket drive since he was a wrestling coach, starting almost 30 years ago. 

“The main goal of the blanket drive is to help those less fortunate,” said Mr. Delgado.

There are drop off boxes in front of the school lobby where anyone can leave any new or gently used blankets. These blankets will be delivered to the Los Angeles Catholic Worker Hospitality Kitchen and The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles.

Mr. Delgado and everyone in the Counseling Department believe that giving during this time of year and helping the less fortunate is important because that is the biggest part of what Christmas is all about.

“Bosco men should strive to be men of service and compassion for others. St. John Bosco [said], ‘Let us strive to fare well in this life and in the next’,” said Mr. Delgado.

Lampoon: Mr. McGueber To Sell “Hot Chocolate” To SJB Students During Finals Week

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by Augustus Rodriguez, Lampoon Editor

Legendary St. John Bosco High School disruptor, Mr. McGueber, aims to sell hot chocolate to students during break to fund more devious schemes.

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With finals week in full swing, Mr McGueber plans to capitalize on cold Winter mornings by selling his famous hot chocolate to students in the quad. The special hot chocolate costs only a dollar, plus a special tax set by Mr McGueber.

“Look, I’m taking a little break from being evil and giving back to the community by making them pay for said things,” said Mr. McGueber. “But I run a business here, so I can’t give stuff out for free.”

While this looks good in theory – being a nice way to calm students down during their stressful finals – students and staff have started to figure out that McGueber has some ulterior motives.

“When I saw that Mr McGueber was going to sell his special hot chocolate, I knew it was going to be some type of scam,” said senior Bruno Salsameda. “He got like $15 million from the Tyson fight. Why does he need more money?”

Students have also witnessed Mr. McGueber infiltrating the kitchen. Luckily, a student was able to sneak their way into the kitchen to see what Mr.McGueber was cooking.

“The hot chocolate isn’t even hot chocolate, it’s just hot water with dirt in it,” said senior Jacob Huxen. “Honestly, I’m used to [Mr. McGueber’s] antics, so it doesn’t even phase me.”

When confronted about the scam, McGueber was visibly confused and hurt.

“How dare you compare my grandma’s recipe to dirty water?” said McGueber. “It’s been passed through my family for generations!”

Students doubt that it has been passed down generations, as the drink looks more like a sewer runoff than hot chocolate. 

“The man’s family must be from the gulag to think that mud shake is tasty,” said senior Evan Urbina. “We need to stop it from reaching the next generation.”

Newfound security footage of Mr. McGueber making his hot chocolate shows him getting water from a hose to make the hot chocolate. He then tries to use Hamburger Helper to see if that could help. To his surprise, it didn’t work. Eleven minutes into the footage, he stops and starts to exit from the kitchen. He then trips, spilling everything.

When Mr. McGueber was shown this footage he was mildly flabbergasted.

“That is not me, guys. That is my arch-nemesis and brother-in-law, Mr. Shank,” said Mr McGueber. “Clearly, he doesn’t like me, which is why he’s trying to interfere with my plans.”

Despite not taking any responsibility for his actions, Mr. McGueber still plans to sell his famous “hot chocolate.” He also plans to sell off-brand snacks with his dirty water drink. In fact, he actually made these snacks himself in his evil lair.

“Look, I want the quality of the snacks and food to be the best for my new victims,” said Mr.McGueber. “I’ve decided to add all the bad chemicals into my off-brand snacks so they can taste better.”

Clearly, McGueber is in denial that his hot chocolate and snacks will be tasty. Some students say he shouldn’t be in the food business at all.

“If he can’t succeed with his simple inventions, how would he be better at making snacks?” said senior Noah Wayner. “I’d rather have him try and take over the world than do this.”

Mr. McGueber also plans to donate the money raised from his “hot chocolate” to his charity.

“I’ll be donating to my ‘McCharity,’ known for creating many money laundering schemes,”  said Mr McGueber. “I’m being charitable to myself to show that I’m a decent human being!”

Students will be able to buy his “hot chocolate” and snacks from December 16-19 in the MPR, or wherever McGueber feels like setting up.

Life of a Brave: How To Prepare For Advent

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by Nicholas Valenzuela

In the first weeks of Advent, it’s important to prepare for the coming of our savior. Here’s how.

Advent is an important time for Catholics. It’s a time of anticipation for the birth of Jesus Christ that begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and marks the beginning of the Christian Liturgical year. 

Because of how important this time is, many Christians may be wondering, “What should I do to prepare?” There are many things to do to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ, and they aren’t that time-consuming—all you need to do is set aside some time for God.

The biggest and most impactful thing you can do is to pray. It doesn’t have to take long, just a minute or two. Praying is our way of talking and communicating with God. Praying doesn’t have to be in a church or somewhere specific—just a quiet place to communicate with God is enough. Whether it be before meals, when you wake and lie down or whenever you have time, prayer is something we should all strive to do more of.

Something else important to do during Advent is to go to Mass. Going on Sunday or whenever there is a service is great because it allows us to receive the Eucharist. One of the days that just happened was a holy day of obligation: the Immaculate Conception. 

It took place on the eighth of December this year and is one of the most important days of the liturgical year. It’s the day that Mary’s mother, Saint Ann, conceived the Virgin Mary. Because she was untainted by her original sin, Mary would be able to carry Jesus when she grew up. 

The Immaculate Conception is significant to the Catholic Church because it’s one of the most important days in history. It’s a vital day in the Church because of this and is a big step towards Jesus’s lineage on earth. 

Another way to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ is to read the bible. Reading a few verses daily can help you connect with your faith and understand how to think and approach things in this important time.

Many people decorate their houses around this time of year—not just with a Christmas tree and stockings by the fireplace, but with a wreath, sometimes on the door, or with three purple and pink candles. Additionally, families often place a small nativity set by the fireplace or somewhere else in the house. 

If you plan on going to mass at least once in the coming weeks, I’d recommend going on Christmas morning, as it’s (other than Easter) the most important day of the Christian liturgical Year.

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