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Damian Ramos-Gomez, Jason Majano, Kevin Majano, (Back Row) Marisol Botello, Bethany Vargas, Luis Ante, Dannadely Juarez, Diego Ortega, all became champions of the NPS Design Challenge on December 13th. They built a biofoul-cleaning robot (barnacles, algae, seaweed) cleaning robot, to help military battleships glide through the water more efficiently. “Winning the NPS design challenge had a profound effect on me because it was the first thing I accomplished this year,” Vargas said.
Engineering team wins NPS competition
Charlie Cerda, Reporter • February 7, 2025

The engineering academy hasn’t been short of awards in the past year. They’ve won the NPS design challenge in back-to-back years. However,...

New Activities director, Crystal Soria, hopes to make an impact on a larger group of students. “I want to involve students that might not have their voices heard all the time and I want to get their input and I want to get them involved in school as much as possible in all activities,” she said.
Up For the Challenge
Esbeidi Borjas, Reporter • February 3, 2025

For most people, a new school year means adjusting to brand new classes, new teachers or even a brand new school. In the case of new activities...

Every school has a School Probation Officer, who is assigned to protect the campus. They are here to respond to threats, manage emergency situations, and to build positive relationships with students.
District has plan for school safety
Ana Jimenez, Reporter • December 13, 2024

Students go to school to learn, to grow, to develop, to improve, to mature, and the list goes on. What students shouldn’t do is go to school...

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An example of how a change in style can change your confidence in a great way. I went from being a shy guy people just see, to a more confident version of me which is looked at (and I’ve also achieved the best looking in my family).
Elevating my style and confidence
Christopher Ojeda, Reporter • February 9, 2025

Starting high school is one of the most nerve-racking and challenging beginnings for a teenager. One of the most important things you want to...

My book collection that the BookTok community influenced me to purchase.
How BookTok turned me into a reader
Nancy Tapia, Reporter • February 7, 2025

Social Media has become a daily part of our lives, while this may not be entirely healthy, it has its benefits.  TikTok has, specifically...

During a soccer match against Los Cachorros, tension started to rise on the field. Players Marcos Castro and Christopher Perez had to be separated by the referee. “We were playing against adults so the parents from our side got heated because they hit one of their kids,” Ruben Delgado said. “We thought they were gonna get disqualified but as far as we know nothing happened.” The opposing team ended up getting the win.
One Last Hurrah for Tigres del Norte
Lizeth Ortiz, Reporter • January 22, 2025

As the class of 2025 gets closer to the end of their adolescence and the start of adulthood, many start to live in the moment and make the most...

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My parents dancing to a romantic song for their 20th anniversary. My dad being from Mexico and my mom from Honduras, has shown me how my family comes from a mix of heritage and is something I enjoy exploring.
Being Hispanic is more than just being Mexican
Katherine Gomez, Reporter • February 20, 2025

When people hear the word “Hispanics” they often jump into the conclusion that it means Mexicans. But the truth is the term Hispanics encompasses...

Having applied to many colleges, I have heard back from some like Cal Poly Pomona that accepted me. I have to start thinking where I will go, but I know I will be going to a 4-year school.
The Pressure in College Decisions
Brianna Castro, Reporter • February 20, 2025

As graduation gets closer, high schoolers need to have plans for what they are going to do after high school. Some choose to go directly into...

Me in March of 2024, weighing 279 pounds and on December 23, 2024, weighing 145 pounds. If you are willing to push yourself beyond your limits you can get anything done. I definitely struggled, but it was so worth it to see myself lose 132 pounds in less than a year.
Senior year struggles
Everardo Estrada, Reporter • February 12, 2025

When it comes to high school, senior year is idealized as the time where you take a break from the academic pressure. Usually the average high...

Last year's yearbook sold out (as did the two previous years). A lot of people want to wait before they purchase it. The best way to think about it is it's a limited edition, so get it before it sells out.
Why you should buy a yearbook
Belinda Lopez, Reporter • February 9, 2025

Our life is made up of a collection of memories. As students in high school we often take this time for granted. However, as our graduation year...

This is a representation of my outfits from a typical  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. My outfit for Fridays is something comfortable but still cute.
Focused on the function, not the fit
Noemi Martinez, Reporter • February 9, 2025

"Don't change to fit the fashion, change the fashion to fit you."   I used to care a lot about the way that I looked to the point where I...

Hoping to recruit the next generation of AVID students, I presented to 8th graders at La Paz Middle School. I really enjoyed how engaged they were, which made presenting easy.
How AVID helped make my dream a reality
Katherine Gomez, Reporter • February 9, 2025

Most people have heard of AP classes and how they can help you get college credit, but there’s another program that can help you get to college...

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Review: XO, Kitty – Season 2
Heidy Carrillo-Bello, Reporter • February 20, 2025

If you’re a teenage girl (and even if you’re not), you’ve probably heard of the “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” franchise of...

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Movie Review: Mufasa
Adrian Meza Jr., Reporter • February 20, 2025
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