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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

Security reexamined after nationwide increase in shooting
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Security reexamined after nationwide increase in shooting
Ryan Lam and George Wang, News editors • March 20, 2023

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...

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Administration helps curb environmental impact
Administration helps curb environmental impact
Ryan Huang, News editor • February 9, 2023

Though the administration has policies in place to help fight against climate change, the path to sustainability is ongoing. For example, our...

ASB prepares for Winter Formal
ASB prepares for Winter Formal
George Wang, Staff writer • January 19, 2023

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...

Education styles demonstrate diversity
Education styles demonstrate diversity
Ryan Huang, News editor • January 5, 2023

Each teacher has their own teaching style, whether it is teaching through lectures, projects, experiments or discussions. However, each student...

HOSA travels to Hollywood to be apart of Dr. Phil audience
HOSA travels to Hollywood to be apart of Dr. Phil audience
Rylyn Wang, Staff writer • December 5, 2022

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) members attended the talk show “Dr. Phil” Wednesday, Nov. 9, Tuesday, Nov. 15 and Wednesday,...

FBLA LDI takes place in Anaheim
FBLA LDI takes place in Anaheim
George Wang, Staff writer • November 28, 2022

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members participated in the annual Leadership Development Institute (LDI) conference at the DoubleTree...

First step up | Junior Jacob Brawley
crosses the finish line in his first 400
meter race at the Covina 5-way event.
I felt slightly nervous during the 400
meter race but I had more confidence
in this compared to the 100 and 200
meter race.
Feature
From underdog to number one: the journey of a track champion
Meet Jacob Brawley: an inspiring athlete whose perseverance and grit led him to success in his athletic career.
Bruce Nguyen, Sports editor • March 20, 2023

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...

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Seeing Double
Seeing Double
Elise Chen, Feature editor • March 20, 2023

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...

Photo by Stephane Cheng
Step into Rosales' imaginative realities: a hued world of dreams and mysteries
Emily Cao , Staff Writer • March 20, 2023

A jumble of seemingly disconnected words, chord progressions and shapes all seem to find refuge in the stories, soundtracks and animations of...

Photo by Cathy Li
Introducing the 2023 Teacher of the Year
Cathy Li, Opinion editor and Copy Editor-in-Chief • March 15, 2023

What do Silly String, inflatable basketballs and heartwarming moments have in common? They were all part of the celebration for the 2023 Walnut...

Photo courtesy of Miela Ganzon
Capturing memories in frames
Remy Wong, Manager • March 15, 2023

Wherever there was a memory to be made, her uncle was there, capturing it with his camera. Every wedding, every birthday, junior Miela Ganzon...

(From left to right) Freshman Alyx Chow, senior Erin Morales and sophomore Melinda Qerushi sit and write.
A world of Walnut writing
Alyx Chow, Melinda Qerushi and Erin Morales, Student writers • February 10, 2023

"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?...

Mustang seniors turn back the hands of time
Mustang seniors turn back the hands of time
Remy Wong, Manager • February 6, 2023

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” pulls at viewers’ heartstrings
Scene
“Daisy Jones & The Six” pulls at viewers’ heartstrings
Cathy Li, Print and copy editor-in-chief • March 20, 2023

“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...

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“Creed III:” another knockout success from the “Rocky” franchise
“Creed III:” another knockout success from the “Rocky” franchise
Marissa Alejo, Online editor-in-chief and Media editor • March 20, 2023

Everyone loves an underdog. The “Rocky” franchise, with a boxer becoming the heavyweight champion, has been renowned for its portrayals of...

BenGongs Tea provides classic milk and fruit teas
BenGong's Tea provides classic milk and fruit teas
Sajjan Sandhu, Staff writer • March 15, 2023

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...

IL Gusto offers authentic gelato
IL Gusto offers authentic gelato
Sofi Majeed, Manager • March 14, 2023

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,...

Getting healthy for the new year
Getting healthy for the new year
Marissa Alejo, Scene editor • February 6, 2023

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,...

Samias newest album Honey adds to her sad girl style
Samia's newest album "Honey" adds to her sad girl style
Marissa Alejo, Scene editor • February 6, 2023

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...

Countdown to Issue 4 of The Hoofprint
Issue 4 Distribution
Pick up a copy of The Hoofprint now! Available at the news stand near ASB or in any of your classes.
The first article was written by ChatGPT, and the second was written by our Opinion editor.
Opinion
Putting ChatGPT to the test
We gave a Hoofprint student and ChatGPT the same prompt: At what point does the use of artificial intelligence become unethical? We had students guess on Instagram which article was student written and which one was AI-generated.
Cathy Li , Copy editor-in-chief and Opinion editor • February 7, 2023

One: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries, from healthcare to finance. However, as with any new technology,...

Opinion
Issue 4 Editorial: Gun control is not enough
Head Editorial Board February 6, 2023

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...

ChatGPT challenges traditional teaching
Opinion
ChatGPT challenges traditional teaching
This new software is causing concerns with its potential usage for plagiarism.
Kaelin David, Staff writer • February 6, 2023

“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...

Opinion
Issue 3 Editorial: World Cup highlights human rights violations
Head Editorial Board January 5, 2023

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association’s (FIFA) inconsistent regulation of “offensive” displays in Qatar for the 2022...

Changes in Twitter policies lead to hate speech and misinformation
Changes in Twitter policies lead to hate speech and misinformation
Cathy Li, Copy editor-in-chief and Opinion editor • January 5, 2023

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...

We have no place to charge our Teslas: underprivileged Walnut students share their stories
"We have no place to charge our Teslas:" underprivileged Walnut students share their stories
Emily Cao, Print editor-in-chief • January 5, 2023

Note: this article is purely satirical and fictitious, and should be read for entertainment purposes only. To the school administration:  We,...

Dont tell women how to protest
Don't tell women how to protest
Sofia Majeed, Media editor and business manager • November 2, 2022

Amid protests centered in Iran's capital city, Tehran, the global digital community of activists is weighing in. These protests are a result...

Issue 2 Editorial: The music of controversial artists
Head Editorial Board November 1, 2022

Rapper Kanye West’s ongoing social media tirades espousing anti-semitic conspiracy theories spurred hate groups to demonstrate around LA for...

Love on the stang
In-depth
Love on the stang
February 6, 2023

You live and you laugh
You live and you laugh
January 24, 2023
Are you scared yet?
Are you scared yet?
January 24, 2023
Mustang manes
Mustang manes
January 24, 2023
Jazz Band held their annual Jazz BBQ
Arts
Jazz Band held their annual Jazz BBQ
Ryan Lam, Staff writer • November 28, 2022

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.
Arts
Marching band and Color Guard thunder over rain
Elise Chen, Staff writer • November 2, 2022

Blue Thunder Marching Band and Color Guard placed fifth in the Colony Band Premier, their first competition this year, Saturday, Oct. 15.  Going...

An ineffective eavesdropping | Mrs. Peacock (center), played by senior Jadyn Lozada, leans on Mr. Green, played by senior Ace Alfaro while all five characters put their glasses up to the door in an attempt to listen on what Wadsworth is saying. I felt a bit uncomfortable during that scene because I had to balance myself to not fall down, Lozada said. I was mostly thinking about facial expressions, making sure that they were noticeable and hoping that the audience would laugh at them.
Arts
A performance someone would kill to watch again
George Wang, Staff writer • November 2, 2022

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].”
Instrumental ensembles adopt new leadership system
Cathy Li, Copy editor-in-chief and Opinion editor
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