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Staff Editorial: Proposing a Solution to the Vape Epidemic

Staff Editorial: Proposing a Solution to the Vape Epidemic

December 14, 2018

JUUL, Suorin, SMOK: if you are one of the millions of high schoolers involved in the vaping epidemic, you have heard of these brands. According to the Food and Drug Administration, 3.6 million middle and...

Brian Hawkins, Nikhil Jha, Patrick Cui and Matthew Kwon received the Congressional App Challenge award on Nov. 30 for their work on Portolapp, which was built to help students with the no bell system.

Portolapp Wins Congressional App Challenge

Farhad Taraporevala, A&E Editor | December 14, 2018

Founding developers of Portolapp and juniors Patrick Cui, Brian Hawkins, Nikhil Jha and Matthew Kwon won the Congressional App Challenge for the 45th congressional district of California, awarded by Rep....

Spotlight on Girls' Soccer

Spotlight on Girls’ Soccer

Dylan Gates, Media Director | December 14, 2018

According to the Environmental Working Group, 167 million pounds of pesticides and 17 billion pounds of nitrogen fertilizer are used to grow livestock feed alone. In addition, over 20% of the United States’ methane emissions are from cattle.

Science Teacher Takes on Meatless Monday

Tiffany Wu, Staff Writer | December 13, 2018

While many Californians set timers for shorter showers, switch from dishwashers to sponges and turn off sprinklers, science teacher Sharon Fronk partakes in an international campaign called “Meatless...

Only one week after the movie debuted in theaters, “Ralph Breaks the Internet” has a domestic gross of $143,334,185.

Wreck-it-Ralph Breaks Both the Internet and Box Office Records

Ava Caleca, Social Media Specialist | December 12, 2018

When the idea of “Ralph Breaks the Internet” was released to the public on June 30, 2016, many Disney fans were excited to hear that the movie would also showcase classic characters such as the Disney...

Dressed as a baker accompanied by his fellow gingerbread men creations, this particular performer follows a parade float featuring a 6-foot tall book titled “How to Make the Perfect Gingerbread House.”

Enter a Winter Wonderland with Disney’s Christmas Parade

Julia Kim and Ava Caleca | December 11, 2018

In a whimsical world of dancing, music and magic, Disney cast members perform surrounded by fans of all ages in the Disney Parks Christmas parade, “A Christmas Fantasy.” The parade follows the Christmas...

Students can donate to Toys for Tots by bringing in new toys and placing them under one of the three Christmas trees in the Student Union.

‘Tis the Time of Toys for Tots

Maya Sabbaghian, Opinion Editor | December 10, 2018

Three Christmas trees adorned with silver and purple ornaments stand in the Student Union, each one with paper gift tags marked with age groups hanging off its plastic branches. Under each tree are small...

Daylight Saving Does Not Save

Daylight Saving Does Not Save

Giselle Villegas, Staff Writer | December 7, 2018

In the past midterm election, California voters passed Proposition 7 to allow legislation the option to change the current Daylight Saving Time (DST) period to be darker later by a two-thirds vote. If...

Briana Bey as she performs her dance “Love in the Dark” by Leroy Sanchez.

Bey Dances the Day Away

Giselle Villegas, Staff Writer | December 7, 2018

Junior and Dance Company member Briana Bey is December's Artist of the Month, which is an opportunity for the Visual and Performing Arts Department to choose one outstanding student per month to showcase...

Rocky Balboa and Adonis Creed are back for “Creed 2”, fighting against Viktor Drago, son of Ivan Drago from the previous “Rocky” series.

Creed 2 Review: Not Exactly a Knockout

Shawyan Rooein, Backpage Editor | December 6, 2018

Sequel to the original “Rocky” movie series and 2015’s “Creed”, “Creed 2” is sure to be a thrill for those who loved the first movie but may be a let down in some areas for those attached...

Should College Board Change the AP Registration Date?

Should College Board Change the AP Registration Date?

Dylan Vanek, Co-News-Editor | December 5, 2018

Advanced Placement (AP) test registration usually takes place in April, a month before the test is administered in May. However, the College Board has decided to move AP test registration to October rather...

Concept art for the film, showing several jedi engaged in battle with Darth Vader, a sith lord.

Star Wars: New Fan-Film set to Become Most Expensive Created

Benjamin Kim, Business Team | December 4, 2018

While fans looked forward to seeing “The Force Awakens,” “Rogue One” and “The Last Jedi” in  December of 2015, 2016 and 2017, Disney will not be releasing an addition to the Star Wars franchise...

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