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“Karma” takes its viewers on a riveting journey of twists and turns that leave them in shock. Rating: A- Photo Credit: © 2025 © Netflix

Delve Into the Unfortunate Events of ‘Karma’

Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor
May 2, 2025
Karma stands as an unrelenting force against the characters at its hands.
Where Are They Now: Grace Petrykowski

Where Are They Now: Grace Petrykowski

Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor
April 11, 2025
Here's a look at 2016 graduate Grace Petrykowski's life after high school.
Discussing the book of the month, junior Adrienne Vera-Perez shows off her favorite page. This week the club will be continuing with their book of the month titled “The Nickel Boys.”

Club Preview: A look into the week of Mar. 31

Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor
April 1, 2025
Psychology Club learns about humor, NHS prepares for board nominations, and Book Club discusses their book for March.
“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
JYP Entertainment’s new boy group debuts ready to flip the usual standards of K-pop.
Preparing to attend their first field trip, AP Art History students express their excitement about the activity. The class will visit a replica of King Tut’s tomb and view various other art pieces. “I’ve never been to the exhibit so it’s going to be a new experience for me,” senior Taylor Palmira said. “It’ll be cool just to go out and actually see artifacts instead of just learning about them through lectures.”

AP Art History Embarks on Field Trip to King Tut’s Tomb

Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor
January 24, 2025
The hands-on exhibit is a new experience for students.
"Personally I'm going to get really bored, but I don't see myself switching to a different app," junior Laila Rogers said. "I've been thinking I've needed a break from TikTok for a while now, so this is really just an excuse for me to take that break. It'll probably be really good for me."

Q&A: Are you ready for the end of TikTok?

Kailie Sicolo and Kylie Dacquel
January 16, 2025
Find out what Southwest thinks about the end of TikTok.
Placing his ball down, senior Luis De Casas takes a turn at the mini golf course designed like a cannon. The activity provided students a new hands-on experience outside of the classroom. “I’m not at great at golf,” De Casas said. “It’s difficult, especially aiming for a straight shot and just trying to get it to go through. I had fun today though, I got to golf with my friend and the weather’s nice out here.”

An Hour In … Design Crafts

Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor
December 12, 2024
Find out students opinions on their mini golf activity and each other's courses.
"I'm watching it with my sister," sophomore Marleena Tabayan said. "I've never seen the Broadway version, but I grew up with the soundtrack. I have memories of her singing it out randomly so I love that we're watching it together."

Q&A: Are you watching ‘Wicked’?

Philipos Alebachew, Kailie Sicolo, and Kylie Dacquel
November 20, 2024
Learn about what students are anticipating for the upcoming movie adaptation of 'Wicked'.
Creating a fake wound, senior Roxana Huve uses various supplies to make the injury as realistic as possible. Members participated in hands-on activities to gain in-depth understanding of the focus of the meeting. “I was applying a glue stick onto Emily’s arm and adding toilet paper onto it to create a realistic wound,” Huve said. “It was a fun activity and we got to learn about wounds and how they’re inflicted.” Photo Credit: Allee Lin

Club Preview: A look into the week of Nov. 18

Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor
November 19, 2024
Criminology & Forensics Club covers criminal stereotyping, Dungeons & Dragons Club continues gameplay and Book Club discusses their book of the month.
Painting their pumpkins during FCCLA’s annual pumpkin painting meeting, juniors Aki Javier and Rizzael Maniego work alongside each other. The members were able to choose their own designs when decorating their pumpkins. “I wanted to win the best pumpkin [award],” Maniego said. “I tried painting Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh and I feel that it turned out pretty good despite the short amount of time we were given.”

Club Preview: A look into the week of Nov. 12

Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor
November 12, 2024
FCCLA works on their STAR projects, NHS hosts a joint meeting with Key Club, and Crochet Club continues working on their baby mittens.
"All my students are telling me that it's worth listening to and I'm a stan of Tyler so I am ready," English teacher Maritza De La Fuente said. "I have pretty high expectations especially because it's been a while since his last album."

Q&A: Have you listened to Tyler, the Creator’s new album?

Kailie Sicolo, Kylie Dacquel, and Achilles Caranto
November 1, 2024
Find out who has listened to "CHROMAKOPIA."
82MAJOR is a great contender for best rappers within fifth generation K-pop with their whole group’s rap abilities, but X-82’s tracks forgo elements that ultimately leave the album feeling bland. Rating: C Photo Credit: © 2024 Great M Entertainment

‘X-82’ Embraces a Dull Concept

Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor
November 1, 2024
The album fails to rouse interest with the lackluster arrangement of their songs.
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