Duong circuits through research program
It was a completely new experience. Stepping into an unfamiliar room, aligned with working stations, mixers, testers, and shelves of preserved chemicals, senior George Duong had no idea what was...
Chau overcomes rough patch
Junior Mindy Chau steps into her first period class, taking a seat at her desk right before the bell rings. On a day like this four years ago, she would...
SAT, ACT validity questioned amidst admissions scandals
Operation Varsity Blues, an investigation into falsified test scores, has brought to light ongoing questions concerning the equity and security of the SAT and ACT. As a result, prominent universities...
Summer school briefness leaves students unprepared
Many students enroll in summer school to get ahead of their subjects or to recover credits from failed classes. However, there is a difference of around 56 hours in course...
Late start beneficial for some, not for others
PRO By Lily Cam Governor Gavin Newsom recently passed a law stating that Californian high schools must start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. by July 1, 2022. This law is...
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...