In the next few months, the Multi Purpose Room (MPR) will install new light blue curtains to brighten and freshen up the space. Principal Dr. Michele Lew noticed that the current curtains in the MPR were becoming worn down and wanted to bring warmth to the environment. She purchased them with funds from the district and Community Club and will buy them through a Walnut Valley Unified School District-approved supplier. They plan on purchasing floor-to-ceiling curtains in our school's signature light blue, ultimately costing around $3,000. “I consider our MPR a community hub. There are...
Personal Finance curriculum will be added as a new graduation requirement for the class of 2030-31 onwards. On June 29, 2024, governor Gavin...
In memory of Ian Everts, a former maintenance manager for a power plant, the Ian Everts Memorial Scholarship has been established to support...
Over 200 students attended the Women in STEM event during tutorial and lunch on Thursday, Feb. 27, featuring a panel discussion with industry...
A small natural gas leak was reported on Wednesday, Feb. 12 inside campus, in the office of tech coach Richard Kim. According to the Director...
On Jan. 7, five wildfires broke out, causing destruction to over 14,000 structures and the deaths of more than 20 people. Major fires including...
Before rehearsal for “The SpongeBob Musical” begins, sophomore Logen Behar ensures all the mics are at full charge and in place, calls for a mic check and then signals that everything is ready to go from the sound booth. As part of his role in Stagecraft, Behar works as a sound technician for the Drama department, getting paid $10.50 per hour. Depending on his responsibilities, he can be found either backstage or up in the sound booth of the Performing Arts Center. His position involves controlling sound effects and making sure all mics are functional and in place. “[With this position],...
Dipping her brush into light blue paint, freshman Emily Wang recenters her focus as she adds the finishing touches to her porcelain plate artwork,...
A waft of espresso beans passes through the air as freshman Victoria Hsu hand grinds them into the blender, tediously sifting the powder into...
Running to the center of the court as “Look at Me Now” by Chris Brown starts to play, the hip hop teams—a total of 30 people—from Dancecapade,...
Surrounded by cars of all kinds, freshman Amir Othman stands outside under the searing sun. As he focuses solely on his camera lens and the car...
“Half of the day she just wasn’t talking and in the second half, she just wouldn’t shut up.” With an outburst of laughter, this is...
Latching on the straps of his ski poles, sophomore Aaron Cho grips his poles as the sun casts down on his goggles. Looking down the long snowy...
An Egyptian Benjamin Franklin to a French Augustus Caesar or a lore accurate Russian Catherine the Great, “Civilization VII” mixes your choice of characters and civilizations to conquer the world. Sid Meier’s “Civilization VII” is a turn-based strategy city builder game that was released worldwide Feb. 11 after seven years of development. The game was released for Steam, PS5 and PS4, Xbox and the Nintendo Switch with a price tag of $70 and $100 for the game and additional downloadable content. It is part of the Civilization franchise that was established in 1991. When it was announced...
After not bothering to watch the Oscars in my 16 years of living, I decided to finally give this year’s 97th Annual Academy Awards, held at...
21-year-old pop star and singer-songwriter Tate McRae released her latest album “So Close to What” on Feb. 25, serving her listeners a tracklist...
A glimmering, aesthetic white room adorned with T-shirts and bags welcomed me as I walked into Ming Cha tea shop in the plaza near Vons. I did...
A balanced blend of fruity fusion comes together in açaí bowls and smoothies served at juice bar Juugos located in the D J Plaza across from...
As visually stunning lights brighten Crypto.com Arena, Tyler, the Creator puts everyone into an amazed trance with his call-and-response. Along...
I woke up at 7 a.m. on a Sunday morning for tennis practice, feeling exhausted as my alarm continued to ring. The night before, I had gone to...
As I scrolled through my phone, I came across yet another viral video of someone buying a $19 Erewhon strawberry. Erewhon is a popular grocery...
BookTok, a corner of TikTok dedicated to discourse on books, has faced significant criticism. Those who dislike it argue that it promotes shallow...
Millions of people around the globe develop unrealistic parasocial relationships that can be toxic and harmful. Idolizing celebrities is unhealthy...
Imagine stepping off a bus after hours of travel, chatter flooding the air as students gather from across the state with one goal: to compete...
As I sit in my International Baccalaureate English class, the sounds of sniffles and coughs drown out the voices of my peers presenting The Refugees...
A tight cluster of students are huddled around each other as they take out their phones to collectively play “Brawl Stars,” their laughter...
The supposed triviality of a social media app getting banned for only 12 hours is a misleading misnomer of a greater problem with the incumbent...
The lights are dimmed and senior Mia Arias is seated comfortably on her bed. Sketchbook in hand, the only sound in the room is the scratching...
Dance Team started off its season strong with their first-ever competition Kick-Off, where teachers performed in the Staff Dancers of the Year...
You are making your high school schedule, planning to take classes essential for your future career and realize you’re stuck squeezing in a...
