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In each routine, Leo Yu utilizes a number of beatbox techniques he has learned from online and other beatboxers. This routine showcases the use of sub bass, snares, lip roll and vocal oscillation, to name a few.

Leo Yu Determines When His Own Beat Drops

Nicholas Hung, Co-Business Manager | October 31, 2019

Senior Leo Yu needs no fanfare to mark his entrance. If need be, he can transform his voice into a music machine in an instant. Yu is one of the few students who pursues the art of beatboxing, a form...

Ariana Wu, Kristen Ok, Saachi Pavani, Allison Shi, and Lauren Hwang remain in their seats, waiting for one of the three total panel presentations to commence. Among the many speakers in this conference, the female judges ‒especially one first-generation immigrant judge‒ stood out because of their personal stories on the difficulties of career advancement.

Aspiring Female Students Empowered by Youth Female Civic Leadership Conference

Charlotte Cao and Claudia Lin | October 31, 2019

The field of law and civic education has largely been associated with men donning black suits and meticulously-knotted ties; women, meanwhile, have historically stood in the background. However, on Oct....

Sophomore Cinta Adhiningrat takes a look at the candy selections in the Halloween candy aisle at a local Ralphs. She mentions that her favorite candy is KitKats while her least favorite candy is Candy Corn.

Rating the Most Underrated and Overrated Candies of All Time

Bia Shok, Staff Writer | October 31, 2019

Many different candies come together in trick-or-treating bags during Halloween. From Snickers bars to Jawbreakers, the types of candy range in flavor, type and texture. I rated a few of the most underrated...

Recreating Iron Man is just as easy as purchasing this 9.99 t-shirt from a local Party City. The t-shirt can easily be paired with additional decorations like an Iron Man mask for 4.99 at the same location.

Halloween Costumes That Are Easy and Effortless

Simrat Singh and Bia Shok | October 30, 2019

The orange hued Jack-O-Lanterns are warmly lit at doors, neighborhood streets are eerily decorated with white cobwebs and of course, all sorts of amazing costumes fill the streets. With costumes arguably...

Everyone, young and old, should be able to trick-or-treat and have a night filled with fun and candy, but have the responsibility to maintain the safety of all by acting appropriately.

Trick-or-Treating Should be Associated with Fun, Not Age

Manan Mendiratta, Assistant Sports Editor | October 29, 2019

While teenagers may be worried about being “too old” for trick-or-treating, walking around in pursuit of candy is an unforgettable childhood memory that teenagers should be able to participate in. “There...

Pham (second from left) and Kranz (fourth from right) took multiple classes together due to both being focused on science during their graduate program.

Teachers Reunite After College Against the Odds

Jaein Kim, Staff Writer | October 28, 2019

Considering that most college students drift apart in search of job opportunities, it is truly a rare coincidence for former classmates to cross paths in a professional work setting. However, three teachers...

The Pumpkin Eater, one of the most popular mazes at Knott’s Scary Farm, offers a frightful experience with gore and jumpscares but usually has a wait time of an hour or more.

Orange County’s Spookiest: Rating Top Local Haunted Houses

Jenny Won, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor | October 28, 2019

As Halloween rapidly approaches, adventurous families and independent thrill-seekers alike begin their search for the best horror experiences to celebrate the beloved holiday. For those who want a little...

“The Testaments” was among the most anticipated books of this fall, according to Vox, Time and The New York Times, to name a few.

A Review of Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Testaments:’ What Ending Would You Like to Have?

Kate Hayashi, Assistant Opinion Editor | October 28, 2019

Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” was published in 1985 when my mother was a teenager. Its sequel “The Testaments” came out last month; a generation later, the story seamlessly reopens...

Stephanie Tang, Nicholas Delianedis, Grace Tu, Nishad Francis, Esther Jung, Joyee Chen, Angelica Chi, Dorsa Zahedi, Tianxin Guo, Stephanie Zhang, Xian Lun Zeng, Jason Chen, Andrew Wang, David Jang and Annie Qiao were the highest-scoring students on campus in fall 2018.

Bulldogs Qualify for National Merit Scholarships

Helena Hu, Co-Editor-in-Chief | October 25, 2019

Fifteen seniors became National Merit Semifinalists through their performance on the PSAT last October. They will now compete for a Finalist standing from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC),...

Junior Bailey Cooper and senior Isabella Green base their businesses in makeshift-workshops at their own homes. Self-management requires them to organize, photograph, package and handle pickups and deliveries themselves.

Students Become Entrepreneurs with Instagram Businesses

Kelthie Truong, Back Page Editor | October 25, 2019

Unique from the ubiquity of teenagers purging hoarded items from their closets to earn quick cash, junior Bailey Cooper and senior Isabella Green look to their campus for serious clientele. Cooper and...

Senior Elias Tchapadarian raises his helmet to the student section, the Dog Pound, for their unrelenting spirit and noise throughout the game.

Gallery: Football vs. Northwood 10/18

Simrat Singh, Co-Editor-In-Chief | October 24, 2019

Led by a swarming defense that stepped up with two key interceptions, football (7-1) defeated Northwood High 13-10 at the Legacy Game on Oct. 18 in the stadium. With this victory, the team is undefeated...

Junior Kyle De Oliveira smiles after the Bulldogs took a hard-fought victory against the strong Timberwolves. The two teams have created a strong budding rivalry throughout the last few years with the Bulldogs pulling on top to become first within the league.

Bulldog Defense Shuts Down High-Powered Timberwolves Offense

Simrat Singh and Farhad Taraporevala | October 24, 2019

Led by a swarming defense that stepped up with two key interceptions, football (7-1) defeated Northwood High 13-10 at the Legacy Game on Oct. 18 in the stadium. While all football games draw a large crowd,...

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