Wendy Chau

Xenophobia from COVID-19 leads to mistreatment towards asian communities

Wendy ChauApril 21, 2020

In the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is disheartening to see xenophobia control the response to and treatment of others. However, it is more unfortunate that there has been...

Features

Chaiswat sautés thai dishes for family business

Wendy ChauApril 21, 2020

Cooking his noodles and chicken to perfection for his pad thai dish, junior Sean Chaiswat feels at home in the kitchen of his family’s restaurant, Thai Daily BBQ, located in...

Sports

Phu masters self-discipline through taekwondo

Wendy ChauApril 20, 2020

His go-to move: a 360 turn with a roundhouse kick-- a “tornado kick,” as they called it in the studio he attends. As an undisciplined child at the age of...

Life & Art

Duong sheds light on having pet snake

Wendy ChauMarch 27, 2020April 30, 2020

One Christmas morning, freshman Adam Duong found a surprise waiting for him. That surprise was his soon-to-be reptilian friend: a pet python he named Houdini. “The reason why I named...

Opinions

Constructively criticizing BRAVO cards

Wendy ChauJanuary 17, 2020

In hopes of improving the school community and strengthening relationships, the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team created a new system that was recently implemented: Be Respectful, Safe, Actively...

Opinions Staff Stance

Unspirited students demand more spirit

Wendy ChauDecember 17, 2019March 16, 2020

Participation from students is clearly absent in the school community. It is impossible to attain a strong school community if students are not vocal with what they want to see...

Column Opinions

Crushing expectations

Wendy ChauNovember 16, 2019March 16, 2020

I am no stranger to expectations. The self-imposed pressure to fulfill the expectations of others felt like walking through a continuous dark tunnel, suffocating in severe stress and self-hatred. I...

Life & Art

Street churros brings flavorful variations

Wendy ChauNovember 8, 2019

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...

Opinions

Grad Bash: the perfect post-exam treat

Wendy ChauNovember 8, 2019

Events catered to seniors are meant to unite them to commemorate their final year of high school. Such events include senior breakfast, senior sunrise, and the most well-known event among...

Life & Art

Dot ; Dough becomes the place to go for malasadas

Wendy ChauSeptember 27, 2019

Dot & Dough just might be the perfect bakery to satisfy your cravings for delectable, warm malasadas with a variety of delicious fillings. When my friend and I walked into...