Francisco Lerma is the father of reporter Amanda Lerma. Working as a firefighter for the past 12 years, he discusses the issue of safety in the event of a disaster. Q: What is your best tip for keeping safe?…
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Li leaves mark on piano world
Her fingers ache and her ears grow tired of listening to the same songs as the hours tick away. In a few days, she will have to perform for tons of watchful eyes, but in the end, it will be…
Tangcora survives darkness of hurricane
Crowds of adults and children rummage through Walmart, local drugstores, and other supermarkets in a panicked mission to outlast the hurricane. The lights go out and all that is left is the darkness that envelops the streets and homes. As…
All Male performs in homecoming rally for first time in five years
With their first performance at homecoming rally in almost five years, All Male gets the crowd excited with their latest routine as they danced to hit songs “Take You Down” by Chris Brown and “Sicko Mode” by Travis Scott featuring…
Apples to angels Kevin Jiang
Coming from the lights of New York City (NYC) and flying through the skies, junior Kevin Jiang did not have a choice to decide if he wanted to go away to the state of California (CA) when he was a…
School parking prices exclude students
One of the top complaints among student drivers is the school’s parking permit fee. When the price to buy a year-long permit is as high as $30, the school potentially excludes many students and risks their safety. Ironically, faculty and…
Pullian finds strength through family hardships
Junior Isaiah Pullian lives in an unconventional family—his parents have been divorced since he was 10 years old. In the following six years of his life, he grew up living with his mother in San Gabriel, while his father lived…
Chen Yang learns from kendo journey
Achieving his freshman year goal, sophomore Ahmik Chen Yang made the USA national team for kendo, a Japanese form of fencing with bamboo swords. He qualified for the team after a day-long tournament and eventually placed second at the 2017…
Manzo experiences values of family
The definition of family is up for endless interpretations. To sophomore Katelyn Manzo, it means sticking together through thick and thin; families do not get to pick and choose their experiences. Even when faced with an especially tough situation, Manzo’s…
Pandur spearheads student voter registration drive on campus
Tired eyes follow sophomore Joseph Pandur as he takes a deep breath and delivers an informative speech about the importance of registering to vote in the Multi-Purpose Room. The sound of muffled coughs and shuffled papers echo throughout while Pandur…