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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

Banner of Walnut Unified School District accepting District of Choice students.
News
California approves new District of Choice bill
Senate Bill 897 will allow students to transfer to other districts regardless of their residential area.
Antra Shah, Staff writer • October 14, 2024

Senate Bill 897 signed by Gov. Gavin Newson on Sept. 29 allows District of Choice (DOC) to be permanent across all participating districts in California. The DOC program allows students to transfer between school districts, regardless of whether or not they live within district boundaries. With the most recent data from the Department of Education for California, Walnut Valley Unified School District (WVUSD) had 2,462 DOC students, the most in the entire state of California, transferring in from 64 school districts in the 2022-23 school year.  SB 897 makes DOC programs permanent by removing...

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Forensics class students attend the Quarterly Executive Luncheon at the Pacific Palms Resort.
Forensics class students visits guest speaker
Scott Chen, Print editor-in-chief • October 9, 2024

Six forensics class students attended the Quarterly Executive Luncheon held by the Industry Business Council, featuring “Inside the Mind of...

Students take notes at the first Student Think Tank meeting.
WHS Holds First Student Think Tank of the Year
Trae Contryman, Staffer • October 9, 2024

Student Think Tank held its first meeting of the new school year on Sept. 25 during lunch in the multi-purpose room (MPR). The program serves...

PSAT sales | Grade level coordinator Jenny Alegre sells a PSAT to sophomore Charles Dunn. “I was kind of nervous because now I have to prepare for this test. I’m going to have to spend a lot of time at home studying and making sure I’m prepared for the test,” Dunn said.
Walnut enters a digital age of standardized testing
Lydia Chen, News editor • September 30, 2024

College Board announced earlier this year that all 28 AP Exams are going digital in May 2025. Standard paper testing will be discontinued, and...

Mt. SAC Dual Enrollment Program logo.
Walnut adds two Dual Enrollment classes to the 2024-25 curriculum
George Wang, Online editor-in-chief • September 22, 2024

The Dual Enrollment Program introduced two new courses to students for the 2024-25 school year; Hospitality and Restaurant Management and Real...

Students make mango sago in their ethnic studies class.
New elective class becomes a graduation requirement
Lydia Chen, News Editor • September 8, 2024

Ethnic studies, a California state-mandated course, has become a graduation requirement starting with the class of 2029. This year, the school...

Freshman Caleb Cheng rides his mountain bike down a steep rock.
Feature
Fast and furious: A mountain bike expedition
Freshman Caleb Cheng pushes the boundaries and embarks on daring challenges with his mountain biking hobby.
Angie Hsu, Staff writer • October 14, 2024

Speeding down the rocky Marshall Canyon Trail in La Verne, freshman Caleb Cheng experiences ups and downs both emotionally and physically as he rides his Pivot Firebird mountain bike, eyes focused on the road ahead. With each practice, Cheng embraces the thrill of mountain biking. The sport involves riding bicycles off-road, usually on rough terrain like mountain trails and rocks. When first starting out, he was filled with fear, but it was that very danger he grew to love.  “I always get a huge adrenaline rush going down courses,” Cheng said. “You’re going really fast down a mountain...

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Sophomore Samantha Kao emcees an event.
The voice of the show
Jocelyn Chen, Feature editor • October 9, 2024

Microphone in hand, she walks onto the stage and flashes a smile to her audience before announcing the next performance for the Rosemead Moon...

Room Routine | Ms. Montoya goes over her Special Education classes’ plans for the day. She tries creating a flexible school environment for her students. “There can be a lot of different schedules going on, because sometimes the kids go out to PE or they can have other classes. Some kids might get upset and then they have other people who help them. I would say it’s really busy but also really fun,” Montoya said.
An insider look at the Special Education Classes
Jocelyn Chen, Feature editor • September 30, 2024

Peeking into the Special Education classrooms F-2 and D-3 on campus, one is able to spot colorful All-About-Me projects hung on the walls, fidgets...

Senior Jerry Lu searches to pick up trash while scuba diving in Taiwan.
Diving with a purpose
Brandon Du, Opinion editor • September 22, 2024

The sun shines down and his black hair flies in the breeze as senior Jerry Lu walks down to the shoreline, dressed in his black neoprene scuba...

Junior Jaedlyn Arzadon sews the pieces of fabric together for her homecoming dress.
“Sew” stylish: A DIY fashion twist
Rylyn Wang, Design editor-in-chief and Media editor • September 13, 2024

Silence and a peace of mind are all she needs. Perched on the edge of her seat and gliding her hand over her Singer® heavy duty sewing machine,...

Freshman Isaiah Diaz performs a yoyo trick on campus.
Just roll with it: Meet the school’s famous yoyo whiz
Jocelyn Chen, Feature editor • September 8, 2024

Dozens of students pass by the cafeteria and turn their heads to stare at him on stage, but freshman Isaiah Diaz is focused on just one thing:...

Sophomore Angela Mei Teng Unayan speaks at the Hyundai Hope On Wheels event.
From cancer survivor to advocate for a healthier tomorrow
Taryn Schilz, Feature editor • September 1, 2024

She takes a deep breath and braces herself before stepping onto the podium, ready to share her story with a crowd at the University of California...

Fried chicken and Fries combo
Scene
Fat Daddy Fried Chicken brings tasty flavors
The short menu brings out the good and bad from this restaurant.
Lucas Lim, Scene Editor • October 14, 2024

Located in a tucked away corner at Hong Kong Plaza, Fat Daddy Fried Chicken in West Covina serves a short but tasteful menu serving fried foods galore.  My meal consisted of fried chicken (breast and thigh), which was deep fried in a sweet seasoning. This part of the meal was the highlight for me. The sweetness of the chicken skin complimented the chicken well. I completely devoured this part of the dish, and for the cheap price of $8 for three pieces, this was a good deal.  While scouring the menu, I realized I could make my meal into a combo and save some money so I decided to add an...

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A slide featured for a promotional at Gamescom 2024 showing Aigis looking up with determination. Her sister, Metis is on the left while the deceased protagonist is covered in shadow on the right.
“The Answer" makes for a heartbreaking experience in Persona 3 Reload's DLC
Brandon Du, Opinion Editor • October 9, 2024

Late February of this year, I covered a game in an article that I absolutely loved: Persona 3 Reload (Please read that article before you read...

Hozier performs at the Kia Forum for his 2024 Unreal Unearth Tour.
Hozier captivates with his Unreal Unearth Tour
Lydia Chen, News editor • October 8, 2024

As Hozier’s voice soared through the Kia Forum arena, one word immediately came into my mind: magical.  I am a relatively new fan of Hozier;...

Dive into the vast origins of the Third Cybertronian War and explore the fallout of Optimus Prime and Megatron's friendship.
“Transformers One” transcends expectations
Daniel Lee, Coverage editor-in-chief and Business manager • October 3, 2024

“Transformers One” adds itself to the long list of films in the Transformers franchise, being the first animated picture since the 1986...

Featured above is a promotional poster for "Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree" containing the main character, Miquella, seated on a grand throne holding an ornate staff.
Action role-playing games (RPGs) set new standards for the genre
Leon Lee, News editor • October 3, 2024

“You Died” in bold red letters are words everyone has seen if they’ve played the game “Elden Ring”. If you’ve ever played “Elden...

Album cover of Rex Orange County's fifth studio album, "The Alexander Technique".
"The Alexander Technique" makes for an emotional album
Ava Kaleah David, Arts editor • September 22, 2024

English singer-songwriter Alexander O’Connor, or stage name Rex Orange County’s alternative and indie fifth studio album, “The Alexander...

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Collaboration is necessary to address discrepancies in higher level courses
Opinion
Collaboration is necessary to address discrepancies in higher level courses
Teachers need to communicate with each other in order to better regulate their class assignments and ensure proportional challenges among the student body.
Hazel Li, Staff writer • October 14, 2024

Students enrolled in same level courses face varying levels of rigor due to discrepancies in grading policies and workload.  While some students...

Opinion
Seniors are far too inexorable
Upperclassmen on campus need to be more accepting of other people’s opinions and their stances on politics.
Brandon Du, Opinion editor • September 30, 2024

This November will be one of the most divisive presidential elections in the history of the U.S. Both the Democratic and Republican parties have...

Heavier regulation is required for duplicate clubs on campus
Opinion
Heavier regulation is required for duplicate clubs on campus
Numerous clubs that have been recently introduced are copies of pre-existing clubs on campus with similar niches.
George Wang, Online editor-in-chief • September 30, 2024

An Instagram notification appears. “@walnutfriendzone” has just followed you. One after another, new clubs start popping up on my social...

Senior Wendy Wu proposes to senior Audrey Ruangutai for Homecoming.
Opinion
The authenticity of Homecoming proposals should be addressed
Homecoming proposals should stem as an act of genuinity, not out of pressure or obligation.
Jocelyn Chen, Feature editor • September 22, 2024

It’s officially that time of year again: the anticipation of the homecoming dance is in the air. Suddenly, large, colorful posters with punny...

Students hand in their paper vote for an election.
Students deserve a say in school board elections
David Kang, Manager • September 13, 2024

Recently, the districts of Alameda County, the city of Oakland and the city of Berkeley all implemented the right for 16 and 17-year-olds to...

The SAT does not have substantial priority for enough seniors
The SAT does not have substantial priority for enough seniors
Brandon Du, Opinion editor • September 1, 2024

When college applications are due, there is always something that colleges look at. High school seniors submit their SAT scores to CollegeBoard...

Issue 6 Editorial: The Hoofprint's AI policy
Head Ed Board May 6, 2024

In a time when student usage of generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots such as ChatGPT is raising concerns about plagiarism and academic...

Freshmen staffers Taryn Schilz (left) and Lydia Wang (right) look through past newspapers to get inspiration for their stories.  “Being in youth journalism, you’re able to feel more connected to other students in different extracurriculars,” Schilz said.
A call to support youth journalism
Kaelin David, Opinion editor • May 6, 2024

My high school journalism career began quite belatedly after a hasty decision to drop an extra science elective in junior year.  With high...

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In-depth
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Elise Chen, Copy editor-in-chief and In-depth editor • September 30, 2024

Barron Lee listens to Bruno Mars' "Versace on the Floor" as reference while working on the arrangement.
Arts
Barron Lee’s arrangements hit all the right notes
With a passion for arranging music in his free time, senior Barron Lee incorporates his musical background into his hobby.
Ava Kaleah David, Arts editor • September 8, 2024

Putting his earbuds in, Marching Band student senior Barron Lee presses play on pop singer-songwriter Bruno Mars’ “Versace on the Floor.”...

Sophomore Hannah Phan (left) and freshman Tobias Silva-Jameson (right) warm up for the "Peter and the Starcatcher" auditions.
Arts
New Stars Shine Bright in Fall Auditions
Peter and the Starcatcher auditions for Drama productions’ fall play were held in search of their cast.
Leon Lee, Arts editor • September 1, 2024

The “Peter and the Starcatcher” auditions were held from Monday, Aug. 19 to Wednesday, Aug. 21, giving aspiring stars the chance to take...

Dance Team takes a group picture with new and returning members.
Arts
Fresh faces show up in annual tryouts for the Dance Team
Dance Team hosts auditions to welcome the next generation of dancers.
Ava Kaleah David, Staff writer • May 12, 2024

Dance Team held their annual auditions and welcomed back returning and new dancers, ready to “kick” off their 2024 - 2025 season. Tryouts...

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