At the beginning of every school year, schedule changes are common occurrences. Students may try to switch out of classes they do not like, or try to get into classes that were previously full. This year, some students were unable…
Category: Opinions
High school, education should be less stressful
Education is key to a bright future. Arriving to high school is one step closer to a bright future. Sure, one is skilled with the necessities of getting through the school system after nine years or so of going to…
Column: This is for you
As a young Mexican raised in the ‘ghetto’ side of Rosemead, I have witnessed many situations capable of causing trauma. However, I am fortunate enough to have never witnessed a beheading or my family being killed by shells or my…
Overpriced banquets overwhelm seniors
It is the end of the school year and things are beginning to wrap up. Seniors are making a bucket list and checking their final grades one more time before they erase Powerschool out of their minds. Everyone is beginning…
Being apathetic to others opinions hinders self improvement
Satisfaction with ourselves is important. But there is a point when we have to consider the impact that we have and how it affects those around us. Settling with the “I’m happy with myself and that’s all that matters,” state…
Sleep deprivation and its cons
“How many hours do you usually sleep?” Over the course of their high school careers, many high school students are destined to be asked this question by their peers. Oftentimes, a tension in the air is felt as the students contend to…
People should not minimize each other’s problems
It is impossible to count on one hand the amount of times that I have heard someone comment, “Why are you making such a big deal? There are children starving to death in Africa.” Well yes, there are children starving…
Letter from The Matador regarding publishing over breaks
Dear Readers: The Matador will not be publishing online over spring break in accordance with the new Alhambra Unified School District School Publications Code. As dictated in the code, “official school publications” and the communications of “official school clubs and…
Addition of art to STEM curriculum stimulates renewed interest, innovation in STEM fields
As the year progresses, the debate concerning changing STEM to STEAM intensifies. Many people are already familiar with the term STEM education, which integrates science, technology engineering, and mathematics into the curriculum. However, what some may be unaware of is…
Distrust in government is healthy
The federal government has been viewed differently amongst many American citizens. Some view the federal government as being a compassionate entity that does everything it can to help the American people. Others view it as an intrusive entity that cannot…