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My choice of style

My choice of style

Jacob Martinez, Reporter April 20, 2015

Music is a big part of his style. Sophomore Hector Ramirez can always rely on his music to cheer him when he is feeling down, some songs will relax him, while others pump him up with drum or guitar solos....

Junior earns leadership skills through Boy Scouts

Junior earns leadership skills through Boy Scouts

Amy Pham, Print Managing Editor April 20, 2015

Junior Josh Bowron has been active in Boy Scouts since kindergarten. He joined because he imagined it be fun and his father insisted upon it. Currently, Bowron is the head of his troop, giving him control...

The AP Sophomore Experience

The AP Sophomore Experience

Patty Castillo, Reporter April 20, 2015

After his freshman year, sophomore Klint Villafuerte had the opportunity to take AP style classes. Believing that these AP classes would simply mean more homework without much help from the teacher, he...

Teacher’s positivity helps him power through

Teacher’s positivity helps him power through

Brittany Davis, Reporter April 20, 2015

The room is in semi-darkness. The light from the computer screens allow the students to type their web design notes. The teacher laughs and jokes with his students about the notes – and his arm. Technology...

Participation in church comforts junior

Participation in church comforts junior

Connie Ho, Online Managing Editor April 20, 2015

The bells for the morning service ring, and inside parents usher their children to take a seat. Toward the front of the room, a youth group stands and begins to sing in unison. In the group, a bass player...

Vegetarian Validation

Vegetarian Validation

Eden Amberber, Reporter April 20, 2015

Vegetarianism is on the rise. Vegetarians choose their diet for many reasons. Some choose this route because they want to support the environment or because it is considered popular. Others are attracted...

Two scores are better than one

Two scores are better than one

Connie Ho, Online Managing Editor March 20, 2015

He tries to catch his breath as he runs across the field, hoping to block his opponent. His movements are swift, and he manages to prevent the touchdown by the other team. Soon after, practice is over,...

Feminist strives for success after negative feedback

Feminist strives for success after negative feedback

Patty Castillo, Reporter March 20, 2015

In 2012, then freshman Cathryn Raney walked into a waiting room, expecting a conversation that would allow a look at the road to joining the Equine veterinary field. Yet, when she finally got her time...

Shy sensei spends weekends instructing youth

Shy sensei spends weekends instructing youth

Leslie Mageto, Reporter March 20, 2015

She stared into her opponent’s eyes. The room was quiet. She recognized the look on her competitor’s face; she had seen it many times before. He was doubting her, underestimating her ability to fight....

Football player does not believe he fits into any homosexual stereotype

Football player does not believe he fits into any homosexual stereotype

Anahi Castro, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2015

Early in his childhood, senior John Rodriguez* realized that he was not attracted to girls like a typical boy would be. Instead, he was attracted to boys. There was nothing lavish about it, and he did...

Great expectations

Brittany Davis, Reporter March 20, 2015

There are no synchronized dance numbers taking place or an apparent Regina George in sight. The halls are filled with dozens of people. They are all moving at their own pace to get to class. No one is...

Tips for getting through senior year (without spending hundreds)

Brittany Davis, Reporter March 20, 2015

Start planning early: Give yourself a budget and stick to it. Seriously consider if you need to buy senior items (shirts, hoodies, class ring, etc.): Remember that senior year is only one year, so...

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