• November 16CIF Playoff Game 1: Riordan 41, Soquel 7
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The Student News Site of Archbishop Riordan High School

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The Student News Site of Archbishop Riordan High School

The Crusader
The Student News Site of Archbishop Riordan High School

The Crusader
Mario Perez de Leon '24

Mario Perez de Leon ’24, Campus News Editor

Mario Perez de Leon ’24 is the Campus News Editor for The Crusader, and is set to graduate in 2024. He is also the leader of the Auto Shop Club, an Achieve scholar, a High School Explainer for the Exploratorium, and a regular volunteer at the Pomeroy Center. In his free time he enjoys reading, writing, and weightlifting. His favorite story he’s written so far has been on Riordan’s custodians because of the memorable interviews that came with the story.

All content by Mario Perez de Leon '24
Excessive cheese on the pizzas is what's causing all the smoke, asserts a cafeteria worker.

Students voice concern over rising costs, smoke in cafeteria

Mario Perez de Leon ’24, Campus News Editor
May 20, 2024
The head and neck of the 80-ton dinosaur Argentinosaurus huinculensis is mounted at the Academy of Science’s newest dinosaur exhibition.

[Photo] New age of dinosaurs roars into Cal Academy of Sciences

Griffin Doeff ’25, Science Editor
October 28, 2023
The left side of this photo composite depicts the courtyard undergoing construction this summer, and the right side is the finished product.

Construction crew creates captivating courtyard

Mario Perez de Leon ’24, Campus News Editor
October 26, 2023
Raul Cruz and Manuel Gonzalez are vital members of the Riordan community.

Custodians embody proud work ethic

Mario Perez de Leon '24, Environment Editor
May 23, 2023
The Curtins: Coach Joey Curtin ’01, Dean and Coach Jennifer Curtin, and VP of Enrollment Danny Curtin ’08.

Family ties deeply rooted in Crusader community

Mario Perez de Leon '24, Environment Editor
March 28, 2023
The San Jose Flea Market, which has been in operation for 62 years, is facing an unknown future after 2024.

San Jose Flea Market feels effects of urbanization

Mario Perez de Leon ’24, Environment Editor
March 27, 2023
‘The Last of Us’ gnaws at viewers’ hearts

‘The Last of Us’ gnaws at viewers’ hearts

Mario Perez de Leon ’24, Environment Editor
March 27, 2023
If Daylight Saving Time becomes permanent, sunrises and sunsets will vary depending upon the location.

Sun might set on Daylight Standard Time next year

Mario Perez de Leon '24, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2022
Water levels in lakes across the state have receded due to the continued drought

Recent Sierra snow storm could conquer megadrought

Mario Perez de Leon '24, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2022
With increased greenhouse gas emissions, the Gulf Stream is in danger of collapsing unless humans do their part to conserve.

Gulf Stream collapse could cause catastrophic consequences

Mario Perez de Leon ’24, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2021
Jaywalking may no longer garner offenders a ticket.

Supervisor proposes decriminalizing jaywalking

Mario Perez de Leon ’24, Staff Reporter
May 27, 2021
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