- New elective class becomes a graduation requirement
- New principal joins the Mustang family
- Family member of "To Kill a Mockingbird" actor visits English classroom
- Artificial intelligence (AI) prompts change
- Energy drinks among students becomes a trend
- Minimum wage increase raises new concerns
- Federal regulations cause excessive food waste
- The formation of the CAAP sparks new opportunities for families
- California Native Plant Garden flourishes despite setbacks
- Mental health resources offered to students
- High schools witness increased cell phone usage in classroom
- LA county encounters a rise of COVID-19 and influenza transmissions
- Alterations in standardized testing create change for students
- ASB holds annual Stress Relief Week before finals
- Campus renovation brings change
![Junior Alena Herrera (left) and sophomore Carla Alvarez (right) use ChatGPT to brainstorm activites to do with their friends over the weekend. “I feel like [using AI in class] is cheating because you are not getting information that you’ve learned and knowledge you [received] from class,” Herrera said.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/9EF85E45-9428-4229-A223-1B7571DA3DDB-1200x800.jpg)
![School psychologist Robby Rendon listens to junior Juliana Garcia as she seeks helps. “When handling [problems], each person is different. You should seek [professional help] when your stress or trauma significantly deters you from your life’s plan,” Rendon said.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0143-1200x889.png)
![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.”](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_9092-1200x900.png)
