With the rise of school shootings nationwide, Walnut administration is enforcing new security measures to ensure the safety of the students and faculty. For instance, the school has moved security guards to vital points on school grounds to patrol and watch for suspicious activity. They manage essential locations on campus that can help protect students if any event were to occur. While most areas on campus contain alarms that can be heard, some locations employ silent alarms to alert security personnel of any unauthorized individuals on campus. In the case of an emergency, the school has...
Though the administration has policies in place to help fight against climate change, the path to sustainability is ongoing. For example, our...
ASB members are preparing for the annual Winter Formal dance, which will take place Jan. 21 from 6-10 p.m. at The Circle OC. Preparations...
Each teacher has their own teaching style, whether it is teaching through lectures, projects, experiments or discussions. However, each student...
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) members attended the talk show “Dr. Phil” Wednesday, Nov. 9, Tuesday, Nov. 15 and Wednesday,...
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members participated in the annual Leadership Development Institute (LDI) conference at the DoubleTree...
On a cold spring evening, running down the lanes of the Ken Gunn Stadium, is 16-year- old junior Jacob Brawley, an athlete who participates in Walnut High School’s varsity track and football teams. This year, Brawley placed first in Walnut for the 200 and 400 meter sprints and second for the 100 meter sprint. He is also in the top five for the 100, 200 and 400 meter sprint in the Hacienda League. “I felt a sense of accomplishment when I found out I was first in Walnut and in the [top five] for the Hacienda League this year,” Brawley said. “What really inspired me to be where I am...
A pair of twins sit together laughing, one with a sketchbook in hand, the other with a beaded necklace around her neck. Despite being genetically...
A jumble of seemingly disconnected words, chord progressions and shapes all seem to find refuge in the stories, soundtracks and animations of...
What do Silly String, inflatable basketballs and heartwarming moments have in common? They were all part of the celebration for the 2023 Walnut...
Wherever there was a memory to be made, her uncle was there, capturing it with his camera. Every wedding, every birthday, junior Miela Ganzon...
"it feels so relatable" I walk past her every day and I see her sometimes alone, but most days people are crowding her. Can she even breathe?...
Not so passion-ate project It was a peculiar sight, at least one that I have rarely seen during an interview. Senior Nathalie Husain held...
“Daisy Jones & The Six” (DJ&S), a new limited series on Prime Video, is an adaptation of author Taylor Jenkins Reid’s book by the same name. Since not all episodes will be released until Friday, March 24, this review will only cover the first six episodes. “DJ&S’” release was accompanied by an album called “Aurora,” the debut work of the fictional rock band in the show. However, the music, recorded by the titular actors, is very much real. As a fan of Reid’s books, I was excited to check out her writing debut on the small screen. Since the original book was...
Everyone loves an underdog. The “Rocky” franchise, with a boxer becoming the heavyweight champion, has been renowned for its portrayals of...
BenGong’s Tea, a boba tea shop founded in 2015, recently opened a new branch in the Mount San Antonio Center in Walnut. I was excited to try...
Nestled in a lively plaza full of restaurants, the tiny IL Gusto is located in West Covina. Walk too fast, and you’ll miss it. Walk too slowly,...
Club Pilates Walking into Club Pilates in West Covina, I was hit with an air of relaxation. Perhaps it was because of the late-night class,...
I discovered Samia around a year ago from her alternative song “Big Wheel,” off of her debut album “Baby”. The 26-year-old daughter of...
One: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries, from healthcare to finance. However, as with any new technology,...
The response to 39 mass shootings in 2023 alone has been a mix of indignation and sympathy, but pleas for gun control were trending particularly...
“Write me an article on the implications of generative AI on education.” The notion of typing an 11-word prompt into an online chatbot and...
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association’s (FIFA) inconsistent regulation of “offensive” displays in Qatar for the 2022...
For a man who bought Twitter to make it a “platform for free speech around the globe,” Elon Musk is doing a remarkably good job at achieving...
Note: this article is purely satirical and fictitious, and should be read for entertainment purposes only. To the school administration: We,...
Amid protests centered in Iran's capital city, Tehran, the global digital community of activists is weighing in. These protests are a result...
Rapper Kanye West’s ongoing social media tirades espousing anti-semitic conspiracy theories spurred hate groups to demonstrate around LA for...
The annual Jazz BBQ, hosted by the Instrumental Music Council (IMC) and the Modern Music Masters Honor Society (Tri- M), took place at the band...
![Bring the thunder | Assistant drum major senior Anthony Chae conducts the field show from the competition stands. I was focused on trying to convey what I wanted the band to do at that moment, Chae said. It suddenly rained, so [the drum majors] had to make different plans and conduct in the bleachers, but it was a really cool experience.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_6652-900x586.jpg)
Blue Thunder Marching Band and Color Guard placed fifth in the Colony Band Premier, their first competition this year, Saturday, Oct. 15. Going...
Do you have a clue as to how amazing this play was? Well, it was definitely worth the watch. Drama performed its production of “Clue” from...
![Hear me out | IMC President senior Lance Vinculado (left) listens to his peers’ opinions on matters such as fundraisers and bondings. “The directors wanted to create more leadership opportunities for students throughout the school year. Being open to each other’s ideas and having the willingness to set aside our differences to work with one another will [ensure a smooth year].”](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/728EFF36-1101-4815-B547-A5A179C376CA-900x600.jpg)
