Poetry Out Loud inspires newfound courage
Poets of all grades came together on Oct. 29 to perform in the 10th annual Poetry Out Loud competition in the Multi-Purpose Room. The top performers advancing to the Tri-City...
Hernandez set to retire after 35 years at AUSD
After employment within the district for 35 years, 16 of them working as the book room clerk, Jill Hernandez will be retiring on Dec. 30. Although she will not be...
Krohn aspires to start barber enterprise, pay back family
On a regular day, junior Max Krohn balances school work with a side hustle that has solidified into a passion—hairstyling. Since his initial desire to cut hair two years ago,...
Figueroa skates stylishly into comfort, confidence, creativity
While many students from school get around in cars or on foot, senior Karen Figueroa can manage to get herself anywhere with just a pair of roller skates. Despite facing...
Rising Star: Steven Valdivia
After receiving a flyer to try out for the school football team in eighth grade, senior Steven Valdivia has found himself scoring touchdowns on the field ever since. Although he...
California first to mandate later school start times
Senate Bill 328, also known as the later school start bill, was signed on Oct. 13 by Governor Gavin Newsom and will make California the first state to mandate later...
Account restriction jeopardizes student work
Originally, Chromebooks allowed students to access their personal email accounts as well as their school accounts, but starting this year, the school placed a restriction that forces students to use...
School year rushes students’ learning
In California, the law states that students must attend school for 180 days. With this limited amount of time, it is difficult for students to fully comprehend and absorb the...
Internet dominates everyday life
Overusage of the internet caused many problems in society, behavior, and consumer lifestyles. Keeping up with friends and family through social media, Google searching, and streaming movies on sites like...
Street churros brings flavorful variations
With novel churros served at Street Churros, I was eager to try the sweet treat when I saw the churro cafe opened in Monterey Park. Originating from South Korea, this...