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Walnut High School | 400 Pierre Rd. Walnut, Calif. 91789

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Walnut High School | 400 Pierre Rd. Walnut, Calif. 91789

the hoofprint

Walnut High School | 400 Pierre Rd. Walnut, Calif. 91789

Speakers from the San Bernardino District Attorney's Office talk about the Constitution in the Performing Arts Center.
News
Representatives from San Bernardino District Attorney’s Office come to Walnut High School to teach students
In honor of Constitution Day, students gather to learn more about the roles of an attorney and the framework of the United States Constitution.
Bryce Wei, Staff writer • October 14, 2025

Representatives of the San Bernardino District Attorney's office spoke to students about the Constitution’s Fifth and Sixth Amendments in the Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The event provided an opportunity for students to learn about the basis of the Constitution, explaining the civil responsibilities that students have and the importance for them to understand how the law would affect them. For example, how Miranda rights make sure citizens’ 5th and 6th amendments are enforced. District Deputy Attorney Rachel Hall, District Deputy Attorney Tyler Beach, and Supervising District...

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Marking the grand opening of the new Snow Creek Park, Walnut City Officials cut the ribbon on Sept. 24.
Snow Creek Park reopens with inclusive playground
Lydia Chen, Coverage editor-in-chief • October 10, 2025

Snow Creek Park had its grand re-opening featuring its new all-inclusive playground with fully accessible features like ramps and ground-level...

Students in the new transition class work at the ASB store.
New adult transition class is added
Rylyn Wang, Manager • October 7, 2025

The transition class reintroduced the opportunity for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) to work off campus this year for students...

Juniors Justin Abellera and Ryan Wang and sophomore Dylan Toh talk to a representative from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. “Grant cuts will likely impact my tuition. If the university can’t afford to run their school because of funding cuts, they may pass it over to me to pay. While Worcester looked pretty convincing as a polytechnic university, the $80,000 price tag to attend makes me more hesitant to go there,” Abellera said.
Trump freezes billions in educational funding
Hazel Li, News editor • September 15, 2025

The Trump Administration has been withholding billions of dollars in federal education grants. Many public and private colleges have been affected...

Policies expected to affect college tuition
Antra Shah, News editor • September 15, 2025

With several changes in federal legislation, college tuition is expected to increase in 2026, caused by Pell Grant restrictions, federal grant...

Principal Jamie Norell begins her first year at Walnut High School as principal.
Principal Jamie Norell joins Walnut High School
Antra Shah, News editor • September 8, 2025

Principal Jamie Norell accepted her new position at Walnut High School on May 30, 2025, following former principal Dr. Michele Lew’s sudden...

Seniors Emilyn Lopez and Paige Rivas engage participants in an activity during their weekly youth fellowship.
Feature
Youth fellowship fosters connection
Seniors Emilyn Lopez and Paige Rivas build faith and community through their youth fellowship.
Audrey Yang, Arts editor • October 18, 2025

Planning and brainstorming during FaceTime calls over the weekend, seniors Emilyn Lopez and Paige Rivas carefully curate icebreakers and discussions for Sunday––a special day where the cousins go to church together. However, instead of heading home after Sunday Mass, the pair steps into the roles of leaders for their youth fellowship. Their fellowship, also known as “Youth Group,” is an inclusive and interactive environment designed for Catholic high schoolers to share their viewpoints and ideas on faith. Lopez and Rivas host sessions on Sundays at St. Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Church, located...

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Triplets juniors Audrey, Lauren and Sarah Baybay celebrate their 16th birthday together at Disney California Adventure.
Three times the joy
Taryn Schilz, Scene editor and Advertising • October 18, 2025

Though they share clothes, favorite TV shows and birthdays, triplets and juniors Audrey, Lauren and Sarah Baybay are able to form their own identities...

New deans' secretary Julianna Durkin embraces the Walnut environment.
New at the desk: Meet your new deans’ secretary
Leon Lee, Scene editor and Advertising • October 10, 2025

When students stop by the front office, there’s a new face ready to help them out. As of Sept. 21 this year, Walnut High School welcomes Julianna...

Walnut Car Club's “Calibull & Coffee” car meet located on Industry Way, City of Industry features an array of different cars.
The revival of Walnut’s car culture
Claire Chen, Staff writer • October 10, 2025

With a smile on his face, senior Hans Hong strolls down the Walnut Car Club car meet “Calibull & Coffee” located on Industry Way, City...

Freshman Aston Dong competes in a 10K Spartan race in San Luis Obispo.
Spartan races conquered with grit
Ava Kaleah David, Design editor-in-chief and In-depth editor • September 30, 2025

Scanning the entirety of the trail’s natural terrain, Spartan runner freshman Aston Dong gathers himself before his Spartan race, a run with...

Sophomore Janice Lin poses on stage for the 2025 Miss Asia International Pageant.
Confidence and creativity on the runway stage
Jocelyn Chen, Copy editor-in-chief • September 19, 2025

All eyes in the room are on sophomore Janice Lin. She walks down the runway in hoop earrings, a black leather jacket over a cropped white shirt,...

Scales of strength | Sophomore Lauren Kan smiles as she plays with her snake, Pyralis. “I am just so happy that she is strong and healthy. She is such a beautiful animal.”
The heart and passion behind reptile rescue
Angie Hsu, Feature editor • September 15, 2025

After recently being bitten by her lizard Myungi, sophomore Lauren Kan rejoices when she opens Myungi’s cage to an obedient attitude. To her,...

The "The Life of a Showgirl" concert live performance by Taylor Swift. (Photo courtesy of Rawpixel https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3282694)
Scene
“The Life of a Showgirl” shows, not tells the growth in Taylor Swift’s life
Tracks in Swift’s new album are hit or miss with a more upbeat approach.
Antra Shah, News editor • October 18, 2025

Fourteen-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released her new album “The Life of a Showgirl” on Oct. 3, along with “The Official Watch Party of The Life of a Showgirl,” released in movie theaters across the world. Before watching the movie, I was unsure of the album after hearing mixed reviews of it from my friends and fans on the internet, but I felt like this album was really thoughtful and reflective on her life, as well as being an overall combination of her different eras. Using her recent world tour, “The Eras Tour,” as inspiration, Swift created her album...

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Junior Lucas Lim plays Clash Royale during lunch, picking the game back up after previously playing Supercell's other hit video game, Brawl Stars.
“Clash Royale” makes a royal comeback in popularity
Lucas Lim, Photo editor • October 10, 2025

In the summer of 2023, Supercell’s video game Brawl Stars became a hit in the mobile game industry, with many high schoolers playing the game...

From left to right is Jollibee's Katseye Special Korean BBQ Fried Chicken and a side of Jolly Spaghetti.
Katseye falls short of a jolly appearance in their collaboration with Jollibee
Angie Hsu, Feature editor • October 10, 2025

With the girl group Katseye’s Gap advertisement living rent free in my mind, their songs making up the majority of my current playlist and...

Clockwise from top left: Mediterranean Kabob Station's Salmon Kabob plate, Chicken Kabob plate and Beef Kabob plate.
The Mediterranean Kabob Station is an appetizing must-try
Jetzibe Rodriguez, Sports editor • September 30, 2025

I’ve always believed that food brings people together because one of my favorite mother-daughter bonding times with my mom was laughing about...

Moving clockwise from the top left is Mediterranean Kabob Station's Salmon Kabob plate, Chicken Kabob plate and Beef Kabob plate.
Starbucks spices up its products with its 2025 fall menu
Lydia Chen, Coverage editor-in-chief • September 21, 2025

With the fall season approaching, Starbucks fully embraced the autumn spirit by releasing their fall menu on Aug. 26. The return of these beloved...

Corn dog craze | Featured above and on top is the Mochinut potato Korean corn
dog and below it is the Hot Cheetos Korean corn dog.
From reels to reals: Take a bite into trending tastes
Leon Lee, Scene editor • September 15, 2025

Everytime I opened up my Instagram reels, my mouth began to water as I scrolled past the viral Korean corn dog mukbangs.  I got two of the...

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Opinion
Rylyn’s Reflection
Nonchalance epidemic ruins genuine connections.
Rylyn Wang, Manager • October 10, 2025

Why is everyone suddenly nonchalant? Like for real, what are you even being nonchalant for? It’s not as cool as you think. I have friends...

The rise of the “performative male” aesthetic
Opinion
The rise of the “performative male” aesthetic
As Gen Z men trade gym-bro toughness for tote bags and matcha lattes, a new kind of masculinity emerges—one built on aesthetics, vulnerability and curated authenticity.
Rylyn Wang, Manager • October 10, 2025

All over campus, you can probably spot a guy sipping his matcha for the performative aesthetic, tote bag over his shoulder, Clairo playing in...

Facing the fear of failure is essential for growth and self-discovery, as overcoming it opens the door to new challenges, opportunities and personal progress.
Opinion
Fear of failure is an obstacle from progressing in life
Not only does it act as a barrier, it also affects risk-taking behavior and one’s self-esteem.
Jetzibe Rodriguez, Sports editor • October 10, 2025

As I get closer to becoming an adult, I need to prepare myself for life after high school. Am I going to college while finding a job or should...

Reading is an essential part in education and development, making it important to acknowledge the benefits of books.
Opinion
Neglecting reading disregards its lasting value
Reading sharpens the mind, nurtures empathy and fosters both personal growth and meaningful connections.
Audrey Yang, Arts editor • October 7, 2025

With the evolving landscape of the digital world, reading for pleasure has decreased significantly as society shifts its focus to short-form...

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Is toxic gym culture turning fitness into a performance?
Timmothy Chen, Online editor-in-chief • September 19, 2025

What initially started as a place to improve health and relieve stress has now recently taken a concerning turn toward a stage for seeking validation....

Dismissing the arts overlooks their importance
Dismissing the arts overlooks their importance
Timmothy Chen, Online editor-in-chief • September 15, 2025

There is a popular stereotype that the arts are merely pointless hobbies with little to no practical value. If someone wants to learn how to...

Satire: Line-cutting culture can’t be called rude, it is survival
Satire: Line-cutting culture can’t be called rude, it is survival
Jocelyn Chen, Copy editor-in-chief • September 15, 2025

12:39 p.m. Eyes glued to the clock, I hang onto every second, waiting for the ring of that sweet, satisfying bell. 58… 59…BEEEPPP! 12:40...

“No new clubs” rule buries inactive club culture
“No new clubs” rule buries inactive club culture
George Wang, Print editor-in-chief • September 15, 2025

It’s the first day of Club Fair. As you walk past the multiple stalls, a student shoves a cardboard photo frame in front of you, pitching themselves...

Purr-fect Pairs
In-depth
Purr-fect Pairs
Ava Kaleah David, Design editor-in chief and In-depth editor • September 15, 2025

Mustangs on the Move
Mustangs on the Move
March 26, 2025
Music mentor | Violinist junior Lucas Villareal helps guide freshman Sophia Coreas. “I think it’s a really good opportunity to teach [the underclassmen] not only skills when it comes to music, but also passions,” Villareal said.”
Arts
Upperclassmen give wisdom for the next generation
Performing arts seniors reflect on their organization and share their advice for rising underclassmen.
Leon Lee, Arts editor • May 1, 2025

As the final curtain falls and the stage lights dim, the legacy of the seniors in the performing arts departments doesn’t end with the applause...

Jazz session | Jazz Band members, from left to right, trumpets sophomore Melanie Lopez, junior Gael Ruiz, senior Matthew Paz and rehearse their concert pieces.
Arts
Various music comes to life at the annual spring Jazz Band concert
Jazz Band students performed their spring concert on Thursday, April 24 in the Performing Arts Center.
Hazel Li, Staff writer • May 1, 2025

A harmony of catchy tunes fills the Performing Arts Center with a mixture of upbeat rhythms. The lights on the stage flicker, illuminating Advanced...

Arts
Behind the costumes of Bikini Bottom’s citizens
Dean Marta Dibell adds her own spin to each character through unique accessories.
Rylyn Wang, Manager • March 25, 2025

Everyone knows the storyline, the main actors and the director, but no one knows who is behind the curtains and the needle. For the past four...

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