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The Student News Site of Del Mar High School

The Del Mar Dispatch

The Student News Site of Del Mar High School

The Del Mar Dispatch

Brandon Avery (11) and Nick Rienhart (11) holding up clash royal on their phones.

Clash Royale’s Spreading Popularity

Brandon Carbajal and Davina Julian November 6, 2025

Over this past year, Clash Royale has been skyrocketing in popularity amongst students. Everywhere you go, you'll most likely see a person or two playing Clash Royale. This mobile game seems to have become...

Comparing IB vs AP: An Intellectual Divide

Comparing IB vs AP: An Intellectual Divide

Ben Fought, Sports Editor November 3, 2025

Two curricula, two ideologies, two organizations. The International Baccalaureate (IB) program and the Advanced Placement (AP) program are two very difficult high school courses, and their influence...

The Junior IB experience

The Junior IB experience

Frank Anthony Rangel and Quanaysia Johnson November 3, 2025

This year, juniors are enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB), taking on harder classes, bringing a new experience to students. IB classes are college-level courses that help prepare and develop...

The prop 50 ballot

How does Prop 50 affect Del Mar?

Grace Leuenberger, Staff Writer November 2, 2025

Current Democratic Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, put Proposition 50 on the  special election ballot this November 4, 2025. This initiative is a direct response to Texas' decision to redistrict...

Dia candles that help celebrators worship and honor the gods.

Exploring Diwali: The Meaning Behind the Festival of Lights

Mayra Channa October 27, 2025

Diwali is one of the most celebrated festivals across the world, which is observed by many religions and cultures. “It’s my favorite time of year because it brings my whole family together. We decorate...

CUHSD Implements a New Cell Phone Management Policy

CUHSD Implements a New Cell Phone Management Policy

Evangeline Mount, Opinion Editor October 9, 2025

A new cell phone management policy has been implemented at Del Mar High School by the Campbell Union High School District for the 2025-2026 school year asking for all students to put their personal electronic...

Freshmen Ryan Avery, Maddy Miner and Brianna Hillman.

New Year, New Faces

Frank Anthony Rangel and Quanaysia Johnson October 6, 2025

On the first day of school, Del Mar High School welcomed its newest class of freshmen, each student stepping onto campus with a mix of nerves and anticipation. High school can feel intimidating at first,...

Students and Tutors working together

Helping Hands: Peer Tutors at Del Mar

Ben Fought, Sports Editor October 6, 2025

At Del Mar High School, the peer tutor program is improving both teachers and students' in-class experience. Peer tutoring gives older students a way to offer guidance to younger students in class, without...

Hayden Tieu’s Journey to the University of Washington

Hayden Tieu’s Journey to the University of Washington

Basil Andrey, Staff Writer June 3, 2025

18 year old, Del Mar senior Hayden Tieu is preparing for the next big step in his life: college. After an active and outstanding high school experience, he will soon be moving to Seattle to attend the...

Abraham Morino (on the left) and Jay Grover (on the right) posing together for a selfie

Get to know your Science Teacher Mr. Grover

Stephen Alcocer, Journalist May 30, 2025

At Del Mar, Jay Grover is known for teaching biology, IB environmental systems, and forensic science, but students might be surprised to learn about the world he inhabits outside the classroom. “In...

Allegations made about CUHSD's Ethnic Studies Curriculum

Allegations made about CUHSD’s Ethnic Studies Curriculum

Joseph Tighe, Staff Writer May 29, 2025

On April 4, 2025, the California Department of Education (CDE) released findings from an investigation into three allegations made by the Bay Area Jewish Coalition Education and Advocacy (BAJCEA) concerning...

The Importance of Mental Health In Latinx Students

The Importance of Mental Health In Latinx Students

Brittany Pierola Diaz, Staff writer May 27, 2025

May is the month of Mental Health Awareness. With this, from 2021 to 2023, over 37 % of Latino high school students in Santa Clara County have reported feeling sad or hopeless for almost 2 weeks or stopped...

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