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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

College and career pathway adviser Kristine Nodarse-Hernandez finds internships for her students. “Extracurriculars give students the opportunity to shine and practice leadership skills,” Hernandez said. “Even if it’s an off campus group or on campus group, I always highly suggest [pursuing extracurriculars] for students.”
News
Outside enrichment improves learning
School staff promote the benefits of extracurriculars.
Scott Chen, News editor and Advertising • September 25, 2023

Administration and staff highlight the advantages students can gain from pursuing extracurricular activities. School staff members such as grade level coordinators (GLCs) and College and Career Pathway adviser Kristine Nodarse-Hernandez are prioritizing student success inside and outside the classroom. There are many opportunities that students can utilize such as Mount San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) Dual Enrollment where students are able to take college-level courses or participate in college workshops or fairs. Based on a survey of 131 students, 75.6% of students have extracurricular activities...

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Students need school supplies to remain successful in class but at what cost?
Students need school supplies to remain successful in class but at what cost?
Scott Chen, News editor and Advertising • September 18, 2023

With the start of the 2023-2024 school year, students run to stores to get any last-minute school supplies. However, rising costs have significantly...

Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) passes gender identity rule
Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) passes gender identity rule
Cathy Li, Print editor-in-chief • September 13, 2023

In July 2023, Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) passed a controversial policy that required staff to notify parents if their children...

Peer counseling practices on counseling through speaking activities.
Mental health resources available for students
Cathy Li, Print editor-in-chief • September 1, 2023

The start of each school year is always a new beginning. But no matter what ‘23-’24 has in store for you, WHS administration wants to make...

Photo by Stephanie Cheng
Water fill stations on campus
Ryan Huang, News editor • May 16, 2023

The Walnut Valley Unified School District (WVUSD) facilities department installed six water bottle fill stations in 2020. According to surveys...

FBLA competes at State Leadership Conference
FBLA competes at State Leadership Conference
Ryan Lam, Staff writer • May 10, 2023

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members competed at the State Leadership Conference (SLC) at the Sacramento Convention Center from...

Senior Belle Bao takes a picture in front of Brown’s mascot during her summer program.
Feature
Broadening their horizons: a summer of learning beyond the books
Senior Belle Bao shares her insight after attending summer classes at Harvard and Brown.
David Kang, Online editor-in-chief and In-depth editor • September 25, 2023

The pressure of temporary life in college weighs heavily on senior Belle Bao as she steps onto the campus, but quickly dissipates as the sole sound of her steps on the cobbled floors becomes surer. Bao attended both Harvard and Brown Pre-College Programs over the summer in order to prepare for college life after high school. At Harvard, Bao took classes on digital media; at Brown, she took classes related to law. For Bao, with the classes came development and growth. Though Bao gained a variety of freedoms through the pre-college programs, these freedoms came with an increased sense of responsibility. “For...

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Ku makes a silicone mold of venous aneurysms for catheter and stent testing at UCLA’s research lab.
Broadening their horizons: a summer of learning beyond the books
David Kang, Online editor-in-chief and In-depth editor • September 25, 2023

A bright smile flashes across senior Caleb Ku’s face as he discusses his summer work at UCLA, the passion in his voice tangible. Over the...

Senior Andrew Qi holds up a fish he caught.
A deep dive into spearfishing
George Wang, Sports editor • September 18, 2023

As he dives into the cool waters of Newport Beach with his speargun, senior Andrew Qi begins the hunt for the various types of fish, which will...

Sophomore Bella Luo shares her artwork of five original characters
Drawing: from the canvas to a career
Rylyn Wang, Feature editor • September 8, 2023

As she moves her stylus across her Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 Pen Display, sophomore Bella Luo makes her finishing touches and a new character emerges...

Senior Jorge Guzman in his parents ice cream shop.
Chasing dreams one scoop at a time
Elise Chen, Feature editor • September 1, 2023

In a vibrant, bustling ice cream shop, a high school student hurries in before heading to the back, murmuring a brief greeting to his parents.  For...

Wear her name
Wear her name
Ryan Lam, Staff Writer • May 16, 2023

With a gleaming, bright shine and delicate texture, multiple silver chains slowly link together, reflecting the elegant and prominent font of...

Dr. Van Setten supports his students from start to end
Dr. Van Setten supports his students from start to end
Brandon Du, Staff Writer • May 16, 2023

When a young Bob Van Setten started pastoring in the school’s multi-purpose room in 1986, he didn’t expect to retire in 2023 with a doctorate...

Print EIC senior Cathy Li begins creating her first pour-over coffee in a drip cup. “The coffee-making process [was] intricate, but the routine was relaxing,” Li said.
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A coffee-filled Sunday at Aroma Craft
The cafe offers coffee-related workshops led by professional barista, and we decided to try our hand at pour-over brewing.
Cathy Li, Print editor-in-chief • September 25, 2023

As someone whose coffee routine consists of either going to Starbucks or dumping espresso powder into microwave-heated water, walking into the Aroma Craft pour-over class was a little intimidating — the only knowledge I had about pour-over coffee were the pictures on the website where I booked the class. I felt like someone who’d never watched “Cinderella” finding themselves in a room full of Disney adults.  Thankfully, the friendliness of the staff — instructor Ken Lin and his assistant, Evan Vanderlinde — and the rest of the students quickly made me feel at ease. We started off...

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Junior Caroline Hong poses for a photo while holding her audition number. “I had the opportunity of being part of the audition process for the KCON DREAM STAGE and made it to the semi-finals out of thousands of applications,” Hong said.
"Smooth like butter": K-pop's popularity in America
Brandon Du, Scene editor • September 25, 2023

Shouting along to your favorite song until your voice is hoarse is pretty much a given at concerts, and it isn’t any different for fans who...

The kimchi quesadilla served on a cardboard tray doused in a layer of savory sauce.
Kogi BBQ food truck disappoints with popular fusion dishes
Daniel Lee and Stephanie Cheng September 25, 2023

Usually found parked on the side of an unassuming street, the Kogi Korean BBQ food trucks have been serving unique Korean and Mexican fusion...

Jacob Collier impresses with Djesse Volume 3 tour
Jacob Collier impresses with Djesse Volume 3 tour
Cathy Li, Print editor-in-chief • September 18, 2023

I never thought so much sentimentality could come from a man wearing bright yellow Crocs, but I guess that’s part of Jacob Collier’s magic:...

The hidden unpredicitability behind the Sonny Angels
The hidden unpredicitability behind the Sonny Angels
Rylyn Wang, Feature editor • September 8, 2023

They may appear to be nothing more than plastic, but their appeal extends beyond what they are made of. In a world of collectibles, Sonny Angel...

Gran Turismos storyline goes off the track
Gran Turismo's storyline goes off the track
Marissa Alejo, Copy and Coverage editor-in-chief • September 5, 2023

As the world enters a new era in which video games are ever more present and popular, it’s no surprise a movie like “Gran Turismo” would...

Issue 1 Newspaper Distribution!
Issue 1 Newspaper Distribution!
Out now! Go read it!
Editorial cartoon by Stephanie Cheng
Opinion
Teen are lonely: Exploring the rise of the Gen-Z loneliness epidemic
Following the negative social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, several studies have reported that Gen-Z is the loneliest generation.
Kaelin David, Opinion editor • September 25, 2023

The constant buzzing of notifications from social media applications and glassy eyes fixated on screens has become an omnipresent reality for...

Opinion
Issue 1 Editorial: The Hoofprint Policy
Head Editorial Board September 25, 2023

The goal of The Hoofprint, a student-run organization, is to provide both an online and print forum for the dissemination and discussion of campus-related...

Seizing freedom with girlhood
Opinion
Seizing freedom with girlhood
With the recent surge of social media content surrounding girlhood, young women across the country are reclaiming their voices online.
Kaelin David, Opinion editor • September 18, 2023

Over the past summer, social media feeds have been inundated with content featuring women relishing in ordinary activities, with all the posts...

Sports culture and domestic violence tolerance
Opinion
Sports culture and domestic violence tolerance
The growing prevalence of domestic violence incidents involving professional athletes must be stopped.
Marissa Alejo, Copy and Coverage editor-in-chief • September 8, 2023

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urìas was arrested over the weekend on charges of corporal injury on a spouse. Major League Baseball, the...

Rapid misinformation reveals need for media literacy curriculum
Rapid misinformation reveals need for media literacy curriculum
Kaelin David, Opinion editor • September 1, 2023

Following the devastation wrought by the wildfires on Maui, individuals from around the nation have turned to social media to receive updates...

May we have your attention please
May we have your attention please
Cathy Li, Copy editor-in-chief and Opinion editor • May 15, 2023

Day 1 I’m sad to say that I fit the stereotype of the phone-addicted teenager way too much. It seems I can’t just exist anymore. Whenever...

Social media and the attention span myth
Social media and the attention span myth
Kaelin David, Staff writer • May 15, 2023

Here is a staggering statistic: humans have an eight second attention span,; less than that of a goldfish. By the time you reach the beginning...

Issue 6 Editorial: AP African American Studies is a necessary addition
Head Editorial Board May 15, 2023

In 60 high schools across the country this year, Collegeboard began its official pilot for a new course: Advanced Placement African American...

In-depth
A look in the mirror
Sophia Parungao May 19, 2023

Love on the stang
May 12, 2023
A glimpse of the years
A glimpse of the years
March 21, 2023
You live and you laugh
You live and you laugh
January 24, 2023
Variety Winter Guard place first at Bellflower High School
Arts
Variety Winter Guard place first at Bellflower High School
George Wang, Staff writer • April 25, 2023

Varsity Winter Guard won first place at the Bellflower competition after performing its show, “Working Out,” Saturday, April 15.  The...

Instrumental Music Council and Modern Music Masters Honor Society held annual SCSBOA festival
Arts
Instrumental Music Council and Modern Music Masters Honor Society held annual SCSBOA festival
Ryan Lam, Staff writer • April 19, 2023

The annual Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA) festival, hosted by the Instrumental Music Council (IMC) and the...

Violinist tunes into the spotlight for one final event
Arts
Violinist tunes into the spotlight for one final event
Remy Wong, Staff writer • March 20, 2023

Most see it as an art form, others as simply a wooden instrument, but for concertmaster senior Jayaraman Donath, he views the violin as something...

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