Surviving Finals

Kayley Swedlund, Reporter

May 15, 2019

Once again, we’ve reached the end of the school year. Not only are we stressed about turning in all of our final paperwork and essays, but AP exams are taking over our lives and the threat of our upcoming finals linger. These are possibly the most challenging few weeks as we can practically smell...

Senior Quotes

Haley Brenk and Desiree Lopez, Reporters

May 8, 2019

We know you wish senior quotes were in the yearbook. Since we don't do that, we asked some seniors what their quotes would be: Madelyn Robledo “SeniOR YEar iS yOuR yEaR.” Thomas Walters “All the hard work was worth it in the end.” Kristen Guillen “I’m going to be famous.” Laura Solis “...

News Brief (4/29 to 5/6)

Stephen Heller, Editor-in-Chief

May 7, 2019

Monday, April 29 -John Singleton, “Boyz n the Hood” director, passed away at 51. Tuesday, April 30 -A shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte left two dead, more injured. Wednesday, May 1 -Millions of bees died after bee hives were set on fire by arsonist. Thursda...

Express Yourself: The importance of individuality

Kayley Swedlund, Reporter

May 3, 2019

Society is forever changing, moving forward. Everyone is seeking to be distinguishable from any other person, to create the next best thing or to be the best version of themselves. Everyone strives to be different, to stand out or to find themselves. No one wants to be apart of the crowd; everyone...

The Struggle Is Real: Senioritis

Desiree Lopez, Reporter

May 2, 2019

Senioritis, we all feel it. We’re down to the last few weeks of school. AP tests and finals are on the horizon. We’re ready to move on and start the next chapter of our lives. You find yourself daydreaming about summer in class, and the snooze button is more and more frequently pressed when you...

News Brief (4/22 to 4/28)

Kayley Swedlund, Reporter

April 29, 2019

Monday, April 22 Easter Sunday explosions at multiple churches and hotels rocked Sri Lanka, and the death toll continues to rise. Earth Day is observed on April 22. Tuesday, April 23 Coachella puppy dumpster dumper arrested and charged with animal cruelty. World Book Day is observed April 23. ...

Life After High School: Set your own path for different careers

Stephen Heller, Editor-in-Chief

April 29, 2019

The end of the year is nearing and, for seniors, the end of highschool. This leaves 12th graders facing the monolith of a question: What’s next? Where do you take your life after this? There are more options than you may think. We were preached to that going to a college and getting a bachelor's...

Class of 2019: The Top 10

Lauren Duhon, Adviser

April 24, 2019

After four years of hard work and dedication, these students received the honor of being named the top 10 students for the class of 2019:   No. 1: Frederica Kizek No. 2: Bao Vu No. 3: Dylan Ward No. 4: Andrea Malikian No. 5: Julio Fuentes No. 6: Helen Le No. 7: Isabel Carbajal No....

College Decisions

Darian Johannsen and Alex Badillo, Online Editor and Reporter

April 24, 2019

As the year draws to a close, many of us have already made life-changing decisions about our future and the path we will be taking after high school. The students mentioned below are just a few of those who have done just that and are taking control of their lives and seizing new opportunities. ...

Article 13: Europe’s Censorship Machine

Diego Hernandez, Reporter

April 23, 2019

The Internet’s modern day purpose is to distribute information, thoughts and ideas. Whether we use it to inform, persuade or entertain, the Internet has managed to connect the world in ways we never thought imaginable before. This vision of the Internet as a force for good, however, is in serious...

News Brief (4/15 to 4/21)

Desiree Lopez, Reporter

April 22, 2019

Monday, 4/15 The famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris caught on fire. Bill Weld officially announced he is challenging Trump for the GOP nomination in 2020. Tuesday, 4/16 Notre Dame’s golden altar cross was seen glowing as images emerged from inside showing the fire-ravaged cathedral...

Class of 2019 Prom Court

Lauren Duhon, Adviser

April 18, 2019