From launching a military strike against Iran to implementing tariffs on foreign imports, United States (U.S.) political policies and decisions have led to increases in prices for gas and groceries. On Feb. 28, the U.S. and Israel coordinated military strikes against Iran, targeting nuclear facilities and military infrastructure. As conflict between the countries intensifies, Iran has restricted the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that sees more than a hundred ships every day. With Iran allowing only five to six ships to pass through the waterway, the restriction has...
Students traveling during spring break were affected by increased gas prices. As the Strait of Hormuz — located between Oman and Iran where...
Aiming to educate business pathway students on the processes needed to manage a company, Virtual Enterprise, Business Management and Entrepreneurship...
The president and CEO of Project Lead the Way (PLTW), David Dimmett, and Chief Product Officer and contributing author of the Biomedical Sciences...
On Jan. 30, an estimated 50 students participated in the ICE Walkout protest at 10 a.m., beginning third period and then gaining more traction...
Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, immigration enforcement efforts for the United States (U.S.) Immigration and Customs...
As her chapter at Walnut comes to a close after nearly 38 years, anotherbegins for Advanced Placement (AP) biology teacher and International Baccalaureate (IB) coordinator Manette Idris, with time on her hands open to fun opportunities. From seeking jobs at Disneyland to picking up her camera for photography classes, Idris also plans toget back into riding with her new horse, Fergus, continuing her journey with the lasting memories of being a Mustang. Soon after Idris graduated from college as a biology major and having recently gotten married, she was offered a job opportunity at Walnut and...
For years, the front office has been one of the busiest places on campus, with attendance issues, budget responsibilities and student needs all...
After guiding students through high school and supporting them in their educational needs, instructional aide Yanti Wong retires after 20 years. Wong...
The basketball arched through the air, the game teetering between victory and defeat until a Walnut player tipped the pass, sending it spiraling...
As a student stands up to read a poem in English teacher Renee Juarez-Medina’s English class, a wave of emotions overcomes the student. Suddenly,...
We often learn our most important lessons during childhood, which we keep with us while we grow up as they teach important morals or values....
Stagecraft and theater manager Alex Nigian retired at the end of 2025 after 30 years at Walnut High School. Nigian had a lot of theater experience...
Though popular with customers for their free samples of food to munch on while shopping, wholesale grocery stores are best known for their cheap prices to buy items in bulk. However, the two most popular wholesale grocery stores, Costco and Sam’s Club, require their buyers to purchase a membership with them to even step foot into their stores. To figure out where the best place to buy groceries is, I have decided to see if purchasing a membership is worth it and which chain would be the best to purchase one from. Wholesale grocery stores sell almost every item needed for every type of buyer,...
Hot and sweaty from exercise, I open a pint of “Protein Pints” ice cream, but one bite in, and it’s clear: this isn’t a normal sugary...
There's one thing almost every Filipina girl, me included, has spent their whole youth dreaming about: the day they turn 18 and have their debut...
Located in the H-Mart plaza at 2767 S Diamond Bar Blvd, Diamond Bar, Raw ‘n Dash, offers a creative spin on the modern sushi dining experience. The...
After filling my belly at restaurants like Thumbling in Chino Hills and Tamaya Ramen in Hacienda Heights, my dining experience isn’t complete...
Five years since they released a full-length album, BTS returns from their military hiatus. As they finish their army service, their fans, called...
On April 11 of Coachella 2026, people were united. Fans from all over the world watched as pop legend Justin Bieber returned to the big stage....
When people talk about predator-catching content online, the focus is usually on whether it is justified or not. That misses the bigger issue....
Every year, new students sit down with their Grade Level Coordinators to review their graduation requirements: four years of English, two years...
When someone asks you, “Hey, what English class are you in?” it shouldn’t feel like an insult. It’s just that Advanced Placement (AP)...
After a long day of school and dance practice, I come home with heavy eyelids and drained of motivation. As I head to the couch for a nap, my...
Last October, 17-year-old Weslaco High School cheerleader Larissa Nicole Rodriguez died of an enlarged heart due to stress and large amounts...
”Who wants to play ‘Adopt me?’’’ These are famous words from a friend of mine who constantly asks if anyone wants to join her on Roblox....
For many teenagers, getting a driver’s license no longer feels urgent or necessary. Once considered a defining rite of passage into independence...
![Senior Kyle Lin scrolls through his Spotify playlist to prepare mentally for practice. "[Music] helps me get to a good vibe or mood and it helps me prepare mentally for my race or just practice," Lin said.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_9092-e1777086977174-800x1200.jpg)
As Celine Dion’s version of the song “Hymne à l’amour” plays in the background, Winter Guard begins their performance on a dark floor,...
Vibrant, cozy scenes of Chihiro from “Spirited Away” navigating the unfamiliar Spirit World are projected above the stage as the Symphonic...
A simple block of taupe colored clay is transformed through the intricate pottery skills of ceramics students. With each project created in the...
![Drumming to the rhythm | From left to right, bass drums sophomore Liz Lee and junior Nathan Chan run through their warm-ups during Winter Percussion rehearsal. “We [usually] play whatever section our [percussion coach] Nate tells us to do and then he’ll give us comments and feedback. He lets us think about our rep and soak in whatever we’ve done,” Chan said.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0014-e1769817581213-1200x740.jpg)
