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Chase The Morning performing Island in the Sun by Weezer, two backup dancers swaying on the left and right of the drummer.
Save the Music
Emily Syed, Editor-in-Cheif • March 8, 2024

The new auditorium on Saturday night was booming with bass vibrations and fun piano keys.   Music Matters, a live music fundraiser, was performed March 2, for a CSI Project...

Robotics student Christina Stuck (on the right) explaining the schematics of the class.
Which path will you choose?
March 8, 2024

Dear freshman, sophomores, have you ever thought of a pathway to take for school? Well, a couple of junior and senior link crew members led classroom...

Our students watching a Moorpark College presentation.
Moorpark College tour
March 7, 2024

For seniors it is that time of year, classes touring colleges and getting prepared for life after high school graduation. A field trip to Moorpark...

Senior ROP Web Design student Rosalynd Valenzuela showing off the official t-shirt her class created.
Royal Arts t-shirts for sale
March 7, 2024

We all love Royal High School’s wares! To the clothes sold at the ASB, to the creative minds of the many designs that the school, and ROP Digital...

Assistant Principal Wendy Mayea always willing to help students.
What is an IEP
March 5, 2024

Ask many of you may know, at school you could have an IEP. IEP is what you may ask? IEP is a program designed for students needing extra help...

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Botany club members juniors Addison Garton and Natalie McCormick getting ready to present their slideshow.
Botany Friday's
Leah Shahvaladian, Reporter • March 14, 2024

Botany Club meetings are held every Friday, during lunch, in Mr. Dennert's classroom. At the club meeting students view a slideshow, which is put together by club members....

After finding a club advisor you go to the ASB office to complete the club creation paperwork.
Creation of clubs
March 14, 2024

There are a few steps to create a club here, which includes first finding an advisor, which is so important.  Assistant Principal Ms. Patti...

Seniors Matthew Ramos, Kyler White, Jared Lopez, and Malekai Sonko design and wear their Hug Day shirts to celebrate Valentine’s Day and Senior Hug Day.
Hug day
February 22, 2024

On Valentine’s Day, February 14, it was not just Valentine’s Day but also our annual Senior Hug Day. For Senior Hug Day seniors decorate...

The cheerleaders performing during the winter rally.
Winter pep rally
February 8, 2024

During 4th period on Friday, February 2, students and staff gathered around inside the gymnasium for the winter rally. This was held one day...

Sophomores Julia Gashue, Kaitlyn Astrosky, Kate Tewhittaker, and Ryan Kavner staying refreshed during the lunch break with their Stanley cups
Stanley cups gone wild
February 7, 2024

Reusable drinking cups such as Hydro Flasks and Thermo Flasks have become increasingly popular throughout the years. Social media trends like...

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Juniors Zachary Nagy, Cooper Orme, and Caden Sramek celebrating a victory against our hometown rivals.
The diamond rivalry
Jonah Krause, Reporter • March 7, 2024

On Friday, March 1, the Highlanders took on their cross town rivals the Simi Valley Pioneers at home. This matchup was be a key division game for the Highlanders to continue...

Senior Jensen Moore hitting against Thousand Oaks High School during a winning game on 2/28.
We dig volleyball
Leah Shahvaladian, Reporter • March 7, 2024

Boys volleyball has kept a good reputation for themselves so far this season. They are currently 4-0. Senior captain and libero, Joey Nelson,...

Harley’s has 24 lanes and great lights
Morning bowling
Aiden Krause, Reporter • March 7, 2024

Every Tuesday and Thursday during zero period, students have the opportunity to take a bowling class. Students are placed on a team and compete...

Seniors and twin sisters, Kyriah and Ayzlinn Trefren, strategizing before the next set.
Rain-soaked challenge
Emily Syed, Editor-in-Chief • February 29, 2024

Sand. Rain. Sweat. On Monday, February 26, girls beach volleyball fought hard against Ventura High School while rain poured down on them, turning...

Wrestler Benjamin Kirk back at school after competing at the state C.I.F. playoffs.
Wrestlers make it to state
Cristian Price, Reporter • February 27, 2024

Some of our boys wrestlers made it all the way to the final state meet. The four students who qualified were junior Logan Hansen, junior Benjamin...

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The first Dune book was first released in 1965 after having been serialized in Analog Magazine since 1963. Its sequel Dune Messiah began serialization in Galaxy magazine in 1969 and was published in full the same year.
A long awaited sequel
Jakob Jarrin, Reporter • March 14, 2024

On Friday, March 1, Dune part 2 the long anticipated continuation to 2021’s Dune was released in theaters to widespread acclaim. The film was highly anticipated with many...

Portable V-8 is located near the stadium.
Moving into a temporary classroom
Kristen Miller, Reporter • March 7, 2024

This past few weeks, there have been multiple classrooms that have had to be remodeled. Due to this, there are teachers that have had to temporarily...

What a four day schedule would look like.
Four days at school
Gabriel Hirsch, Reporter • March 7, 2024

High school with a four-day school week, instead of the current five-day week, has both good and bad sides. One reason to have a four-day school...

Senior student Jordan Hernandez, about to view the so-called “disaster”movie.
What’s so bad about SONY’s Madame Web?
Ian Cervantes, Reporter • February 29, 2024

The release of SONY’s Marvel-associated “Madame Web” happened in theaters on February 14, and almost on the same day it amassed an extreme...

Among the many areas of the plight is Royal’s 7 Hallway, cursed ever to be infested.
For the slow walkers
Ian Cervantes, Reporter • February 13, 2024

Slow walking in the hallways here seems to be an issue more ubiquitous than the common cold. In fact, colds and slow people are quite comparable....

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The history of St. Patricks Day
The history of St. Patrick's Day
Sammy Enriquez, Reporter • March 14, 2024

St. Patrick's Day is a holiday celebrated in many countries around the world, mostly known for the tradition to wear green. However, this holiday...

Join our Plaid Truth staff
March 8, 2024

Royal High School’s Plaid Truth news site PlaidTruth.com has something for everyone. Join our staff, no experience necessary! If you are creative,...

Our library is always getting a variety of new books.
Library of possibilities
March 6, 2024

Every year, our library gets new books, and lots of them. “We got probably 800 copies last year, and we’ll probably get about that this year,”...

Some of the dangerous and addictive products available in stores.
Just say no to vaping
March 5, 2024

On Wednesday, February 21, our school district hosted a Zoom webinar on Vaping, What Families Need to Know. This webinar discussed facts about...

After returning to school from the four day weekend, Ian Cervantes is messaging one of his friends he talked with over the long weekend.
President’s Day four day weekend
February 29, 2024

From Friday February 16, to Monday February 19, students had a four day weekend due to President’s Day and a staff development day. President's...

Downpour during lunch on the day back after the Presidents Day long weekend on Tuesday, February 20.
Where is the SoCal sunshine?
February 20, 2024

There are mixed feelings regarding the recent rainy weather we are experiencing this school year. At school the rain is a real problem during...

Inside the bus on a rainy morning.
Free youth transit
February 15, 2024

Many kids do not realize that they can get rides around town for free. More importantly, to and from school. All you have to do to find a bus...

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