In April 2024, Governor Newsom signed a bill that raised the minimum wage for all California fast food restaurant and healthcare employees from $16 to $20. However, this increase did not extend to other industries. California has over 500,000 workers working in the fast food industry with 30% being teenagers, according to the Center for Economic and Policy Research. With a number of students currently employed in the job industry, this change has been met with some mixed reactions. “I [took on a job] because I wanted to raise money for a car. I think having 20 [dollars] an hour really...
In the past few years, school food waste has grown to an alarming level due to issues with student preference and federal regulations. According...
The Council of African American Parents, the newest addition to Walnut’s Parent Association, was introduced on Jan. 24, featuring a parent...
![Senior Fiona Yang helps by weeding the California Native Plant Garden during tutorial. “It’s tiring but I’m also having fun,” Yang said. “It’s a good release [for stress].](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-26-at-11.30.26 AM-1200x962.png)
Despite recent obstacles like littering, vandalism and gardeners unknowingly cutting down some of the plants, the California Native Plant Garden...
![School psychologist Robby Rendon listens to junior Juliana Garcia as she seeks helps. “When handling [problems], each person is different. You should seek [professional help] when your stress or trauma significantly deters you from your life’s plan,” Rendon said.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0143-1200x889.png)
In recent years, the issue of poor mental health among students has grown to a significant level. According to Mental Health America, 14.83%...
Ever since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, Walnut High has been experiencing a spike in student disciplinary actions related to cell phones. Cell...
With his mental toughness and determination, sophomore Jack Li prevails at table tennis as he continues to utilize his quick speed and strong forehand to excel in his professional career. He currently has a rating of 1500 in the USA table tennis system (USATT) and trains four to five days a week to improve his game. To play table tennis proficiently, he hopes to train both his mental and physical aspects to best prepare himself. “It’s very important to relax myself in order to not feel stiff. I can’t move around the table when I am nervous and that leads to me missing or completely...
Whether it be at spirited pep rallies, intense sports games or other lively events on campus, sophomore Arvin Chau can often be found behind...
A flurry of red and gold flash through the room, splotches of vibrant colors uniting into an elaborate lion costume. Underneath the mesmerizing...
Walking around campus, one might find themselves stopped in their tracks by sophomores Kyle Le, Milan Luna and Amanda Qin, who are readily equipped...
If you’re looking for senior Athena Guan on a Saturday morning, you can most likely find her at Suzanne Park. With the picnic tables as...
He opens Blender on his computer, ready to embark on another 3D model project. The sound of his Ender V2 3D printer whirls in the distance, slowly...
From the friendly staff to the bold flavors, Sosom by Mister Bossam located at 18162 Colima Road, Rowland Heights offers ramen, pork belly and appetizers for everyone to enjoy. Sosom serves signature dishes like bossam, which is a plate filled with pork belly slices layered with different toppings ranging from garlic sauce to green onion. The first item that family and I ordered was the garlic bossam ($22.00), 60 thick slices of pork belly marinated with a flavorful tangy sauce. Alongside all of the bossam variations, there was complimentary lettuce to wrap the pork in and spicy or non spicy...
The idea of quick and freshly served fried dumplings or steamed buns was enough to hook me. Buns & Dums is an Asian fusion restaurant located...
The prospect of receiving a free pound of shrimp and a cluster of Dungeness crab caught our attention. Grab A Crab is a seafood boil restaurant...
After embarking on several dangerous journeys and defeating countless villains, it is time for the main protagonist, Po, to pass his staff to...
After waiting a week to make time to visit the newly opened “Mami Mosas,” my Cuban cravings were finally met when I found a time slot. The...
With the conclusion of the 2023-2024 admissions cycle, seniors across the country have finally received their highly anticipated college decisions...
Although the legal age to gamble in the United States is either 18 or 21, teenagers are finding ways to gamble on online apps and websites. The...
A 10-year-old who is ready to join Generation Z’s typical social media journey downloads Instagram. The app asks them if they are 13 or older...
Social media has, to no one’s surprise, become more and more influential in everyday life. The demographic most affected by this is teenagers...
Late last week, the University of California, San Diego divested over 8.2 million dollars and passed Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS)....
Back in 2020, the Burbank Unified School District in Los Angeles County decided to ban To Kill a Mockingbird and Of Mice and Men, — both of...
As more innovations are made in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), its usage has spread beyond the initial fields of basic calculations...
Across the country, more than 17 million students submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in hopes of obtaining financial...
String Orchestra and Symphonic Orchestra performed at Knott’s Berry Farm on Friday, Jan. 12 at the Wagon Camp Theatre located in Ghost Town...
Students were selected for the “Mamma Mia!” Pit Orchestra to play the crucial role in enhancing the Spring Musical. The job of the pit...
Arts programs including the Drama department, Color Guard and Cheer participate in year-round fundraisers in order to obtain enough funding for...
![Senior Narciso Valenzuela Alvarez takes a break from her portfolio to focus on another piece. Most of the time I work on a piece, I portray myself and what I feel, Valenzuela Alvarez said. For example in that piece I wanted to portray how I see myself and express that [on the paper].](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/studio-art-1200x800.jpeg)
