By Valeria Morales Alvarez Staff Writer Did you know that the first celebrations of New Year's were in ancient Mesopotamia around 4,000 years ago? New Year's Day is a celebration of the end of one year and the start of another. People will wait til midnight on December 31st and celebrate when it is officially January 1st. How do different cultures celebrate New Year's Day?  The origin of January 1st becoming the official, universal start of the new year in many countries da

By Andrea Ybarra Staff Writer & Fundraising Coordinator Pep Rally for SOAR Lancaster will take place on December 19, 2025. Similar to previous years, this is the last day of the high school semester. Students will not follow their normal Friday schedule and will be assigned to the location where they check in as it gets closer to the date. The theme for the events will be centered around Marvel, meaning each high school class will assign a fitting role, villain, heroes. etc,

By Valeria Morales Alvarez Staff Writer After several reports on stolen scooters and bikes, administrators have asked students to keep their bikes inside SOAR to ensure their safety. Bikes are one of the most common ways of transportation for students, and having their bikes stolen could be devastating for their education, as it would impair their ability to attend classes. The theft of bikes not only affects students' education, but it is also a loss of money, as bikes can