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At the first senior event of the school year, seniors Philipos Alebachew and Rediate Hunde show off their childhood backpacks for a photo to commemorate the moment. One of the final senior events, field day, will take place Thursday.. “Our main theme of StuCo for the year is nostalgia, and we wanted to bring back that and just have a fun thing for our whole class,” Event Planner Amani Rahman said. "[The Senior Field Day] theme is bubble guppies because we also wanted to bring back your childhood like what we did for the senior sunrise.”
Class of 2025 to Hold Senior Field Day
Celia Evangelista, Staff Writer • March 31, 2025
Seniors Are Encouraged to Come Have Fun at One of Their Last Events of The Year
Leading a general meeting, FBLA President Aryana Boyd speaks to the members. Necessary information relating to state was given out at these general meetings and workshops were hosted to help members prepare for their competitions. “Our most recent meeting, we went over role play events,” Boyd said. “At state, they’ll give you a strip of paper and you have a certain amount of time to answer the question on it. The board gave the members practice questions and just had them answer it in the same style they would at the competition. We felt like this gave them really good practice so hopefully they’ll be more than prepared for this upcoming week.”
FBLA Members to Compete in Upcoming State Business Leadership Conference
Kailie Sicolo, News Editor • March 7, 2025
As part of the yearly tradition, Philipos Alebachew, Maximillan Aller, and Ava Nave came together to light their candles. This practice is done at every induction ceremony to officially welcome the students into the organization. “The candle ceremony signifies that when students are together, they bring a lot of light [to society],” NHS adviser Laura Penrod said. “Yet individually, they all bring their own unique light to the space.”
NHS Induction Ceremony Set To Occur March 7
Johnny Tao, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025
While prepping for SLC, HOSA held mandatory workshops throughout the month of February. SLC Coordinator Biridiana Magana Contreras said a few words to the competitors before releasing them to study for their events. "The challenges at SLC can vary," Contreras said. "If you're doing a knowledge test, the hardest part would be having consistent study habits. While with a skills test, it's a different situation because a lot of people got really nervous and that messed up their entire competition."
HOSA brings record-breaking number of participants to SLC
Jon Escala, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025
FEATURES
In recent weeks, President Donald J Trump has broken records for executive issues ordered. So far, he has broken the record for most orders issued within the first day and week in office, previously held by former President Joe Biden. “I think Trump is doing as much as he plans to do,” sophomore Christian Reyes said. “I think America has always been a country with flaws, and whether or not the executive order addresses them is another discussion, but sometimes more isn’t better. You really need quality legislation passed through channels that will really take effect for years and years, which would be Congress, and not just executive orders which might go away after four years with the new president.”
Significant Signatures: President Trump’s Executive Orders
Ava Torres, Feature Editor • March 26, 2025
A look at President Donald Trump’s eventful return to office and changes enacted within the first months of his second term.
Ramirez grins as she poses with a completed project. She often works for several hours everyday on her projects since getting into the hobby by accident. “I’ve been crocheting for about two years.” Junior Kasandra Ramirez said, “My little sister wanted to get into crocheting, but I ended up doing it instead.”
Crochet enthusiast and upcoming entrepreneur: Meet Kasandra Ramirez
Hayden Hunt, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025
Scissors in hand, junior Ghiada Ferraer cuts out her design traced on the fabric. After creating a basic sketch, students were allowed to start building their project. “At first I wanted to do Scruff, but she said that we weren’t allowed to do Ugly Doll characters that have already been made, so I decided to do Scruff but turn it into me.” Ferraer said. “The biggest challenge I think everyone has faced is finding fabrics that match what you want to do, and then finding enough of that fabric, so a lot of people had to change their ideas.”
An Hour In…Design Crafts
Joy Ryan, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025
Once lost in the nervous buzz of competition, now a calm and focused presence on stage. “Do it for fun, even if you're not going to win,” sophomore October Rosales said. “Some kids go to these competitions constantly, just be there, play, and enjoy the game.”
Competitive Gamer: Meet October Rosales
Isabella Sandoval, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025
OPINION
Students are constantly finding new ways to be successful without stopping to realize what the purpose is to them.
Students Are Chasing Burnout, Not Dreams
Angel White, Staff Writer • March 28, 2025
The rise of hustle culture is said to be the key to success, and people are falling into the trap.
Government agencies who were ordered to delete pronouns from email signature blocks include the State Department and the Department of Defense.
Erasing Pronouns will not Erase Pride
Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor • March 27, 2025
The culture of toxic masculinity teaches young men that they need to have the stereotypical behaviors of men to be seen and portrayed as a “real man.” This leads to mental issues that can start from a young age and last a lifetime.
What We Don’t Need is a Masculinomenon
Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
The sad exploitation of animals. Photo Credit: Pixabay, Sakura Robins
SeaWorld is Built Off Animal Abuse
Isabella Sandoval, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025
A & E
Start your morning with various options of breakfast delicacies.
Indulge in Freshly Made Delights at ‘Keke’s Breakfast Cafe’
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • March 5, 2025
Treat yourself to a variety of sweet, savory, and classic breakfast dishes.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: March 2025
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: March 2025
Jaden Espinueva, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025
“Donkey Kong Country Returns HD” is the definitive way to experience the amazing platforming of Donkey Kong Country Returns. Rating: A Photo Credit: Nintendo
Swing Through the Jungle in Donkey Kong Returns HD
Calahan Davis, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
“Flip it, Kick it!” encapsulates the feeling that teens are experiencing as they grow up, an interesting flip on the usual debuts seen from other K-pop groups. Rating: A Photo Credit: © 2025 JYP Entertainment
Flipping the K-pop Scene with ‘Flip it, Kick it!’
Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor • February 24, 2025
IN THE LOOP
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • March 31, 2025
Find out what you might have missed last week.
VIB: Vegas Isn't Boring
VIB: Vegas Isn’t Boring
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • March 28, 2025
Where Are They Now: Rhamil Taguba
Where Are They Now: Rhamil Taguba
Jaden Espinueva, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025
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QUIZ: DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • March 24, 2025
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The genre of K-pop has spread across the globe, but Western and K-pop musicians are held to much different standards. K-pop idols are subject to harsh expectations like having pale skin, no acne and perfect bodies, while western artists typically have more freedom in terms of the clothes they wish to wear or the persona they project. “K-pop artists have it somewhat harder than Western artists,” sophomore Jaidelyn Wiseman said. “They both share similar experiences, but K-pop idols don’t really have the freedom of dating, their schedules, or how much they work and overall I just think that K-pop idols face a lot of harsher beauty standards and expectations than western artists.”

THE COST OF FAME: A LOOK INTO WESTERN MUSIC INDUSTRY VS. KOREAN POP • 33 Views

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Where Are They Now: Rhamil Taguba

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Ramirez grins as she poses with a completed project. She often works for several hours everyday on her projects since getting into the hobby by accident. “I’ve been crocheting for about two years.” Junior Kasandra Ramirez said, “My little sister wanted to get into crocheting, but I ended up doing it instead.”

Crochet enthusiast and upcoming entrepreneur: Meet Kasandra Ramirez • 29 Views

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