The transition class reintroduced the opportunity for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) to work off campus this year for students to apply the life skills they learned in class to the real world. This experience has been paused since COVID-19 and will be reinstated this year. This coming fall, juniors and seniors in the transition class will be able to work at establishments such as TJ Maxx, Chick-Fil-A, grocery stores and more, supervised by transition class teacher Christina Lantang, job coaches and instructional aides during class time. “My hope is that these local...
The Trump Administration has been withholding billions of dollars in federal education grants. Many public and private colleges have been affected...
With several changes in federal legislation, college tuition is expected to increase in 2026, caused by Pell Grant restrictions, federal grant...
Principal Jamie Norell accepted her new position at Walnut High School on May 30, 2025, following former principal Dr. Michele Lew’s sudden...
Freshmen athletes are prevented from leaving their sport early while upperclassmen with the sixth period sticker face stricter rules, ensuring...
Ryan McDonnell, Trina Dreyer and Luz Lozano have taken new positions as instructional deans at Walnut High School. As they start the new school...
Scanning the entirety of the trail’s natural terrain, Spartan runner freshman Aston Dong gathers himself before his Spartan race, a run with competitive obstacles, feeling ready to take on any challenge. Compared to a typical marathon or run, Spartan competitions stretch longer distances, featuring obstacle courses with elements such as pulleys, A-frames and sandbags. Some of the Spartan races Dong has participated in were at locations such as Monterey, Big Bear and the most recent being in a competition in Santa Margarita Ranch near Pismo Beach earlier this year. “I think my favorite...
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,...
After recently being bitten by her lizard Myungi, sophomore Lauren Kan rejoices when she opens Myungi’s cage to an obedient attitude. To her,...
Working meticulously on the final stitches with her needle and thread, the sun sets as senior Klaire Leimbach finishes adding the last fabric...
Getting ready to plan Cable Airport’s 4th of July’s Light Up The Night event, some factors that pop into senior Sean Vu’s head include...
After years of hard work, senior Hector Hernandez has won the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) scholarship, earning a full-ride...
Classroom Management rocked the stage on March 28 with performances featuring music that has impacted their personal lives. Battle of the...
I’ve always believed that food brings people together because one of my favorite mother-daughter bonding times with my mom was laughing about our pets' funniest moments to having a deep talk about the future while sharing a chicken kabob at the Santa Anita Mall. So finding a new Mediterranean spot that would be close to my home and feed my physical needs and my soul can be hard. But I’m glad to say I found a new Mediterranean restaurant where I can continue creating more memories with my mom. The Mediterranean Kabob Station opened a few weeks ago at Walnut Town and Country on 233 N Grand...
With the fall season approaching, Starbucks fully embraced the autumn spirit by releasing their fall menu on Aug. 26. The return of these beloved...
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...
With its sweet aroma filling my nostrils, I bit into the crispy Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers. That’s the effect Chili’s “Triple Dipper”...
After seeing countless mukbangs of the viral “Los Angeles Pastries,” I finally decided to take the hour-long drive to 2968 W Seventh St., ...
Opening the bag of Swedish candies, I was greeted by an assortment of shapes and bright colors. Excited, I took a bite into a red butterfly-shaped...
With the evolving landscape of the digital world, reading for pleasure has decreased significantly as society shifts its focus to short-form...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Scroll through social media or even talk to your classmates and you will hear the same thing: you need to do more if you want to get into a good...
If you’ve ever seen your friends or classmates screaming ”ABG” and running around making a fool of themselves, you’ve experienced the...
![Social science teacher Nick Madrid’s desk and floor are littered by ungraded papers due to burnout. “My desk hasn’t been this messy before and it’s been this way ever [since] I started grading papers,” Madrid said.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_1659-900x1200.png)
As the school year draws to a close, I’ve been hit with the hardest case of burnout known to man. I’ve lost motivation to do any schoolwork...
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...
The Drama Department’s spring show “The SpongeBob Musical” brought the familiar cartoon characters to life through lively dance and song....
![Junior Gabriel Gonzalez practices his piece “A Blank Page” in the band room. “I wrote that piece representing how it made me feel about a particular event in my life. [It] invokes a sense of loneliness, longing and maybe even a hint of tragedy,” Gonzalez said.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_3432-e1742606102510-674x1200.jpeg)
Junior Gabriel Gonzalez glances at a sheet of paper, fingers skimming over black-and-white keys before deftly pressing down on the piano to bring...
