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Students Bella Thomas and Julian Berger may face college loan discrimination.

Could where you go to college come back to bite you when you graduate?

Loans firms may be discriminating against students attending Historically Black College and University and Hispanic Serving Institutions by increasing their fees and interest rates.
By Mhar Tenorio and Stephanie Caceres Mar 18, 2020
Loans firms may be discriminating against students attending Historically Black College and University and Hispanic Serving Institutions by increasing their fees and interest rates.
Van Nuys High School Main Building in Van Nuys, California.

Find out which school events are cancelled due to covid-19 pandemic

As the threat of coronavirus looms, LAUSD is taking action to help prevent the spread of the virus by requesting all schools cancel or postpone any events with large gatherings.
By Aaron Mejia and Ani Tutunjyan Mar 12, 2020
As the threat of coronavirus looms, LAUSD is taking action to help prevent the spread of the virus by requiring all schools to cancel or postpone any events with large gatherings.
How effective are face masks, really?

How effective are face masks, really?

With the popularity of masks during the spread of covid-19, questions remain about their effectiveness. 
By Pilar Sims, Editor in Chief Mar 12, 2020
With the popularity of masks during the spread of covid-19, questions remain about their effectiveness. 
Purell claimed without proof their hand sanitizers can prevent Ebola, MRSA or the flu.

Purell: Making false claims?

Purell's makers, Gojo Industries, put under fire by the Food Drug Administration for making false claims on hand sanitizer products.
By Kayla Lee, Editor in Chief Mar 12, 2020
Marketed as the hand sanitizer that “kills more than 99.99% of most common germs that may cause illness,” the maker of Purell hand sanitizers have been given a warning by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to stop making unproven claims of being able to prevent Ebola, MRSA or the flu.
Thirteen students at Cal State Northridge quarantines themselves after possible covid-19 exposure.

Cal State Northridge students self-quarantined amid concerns of covid-19 exposure

CSUN directed a group of 13 students who had attended a conference in Washington D.C. to self-quarantine after two conference attendees tested positive for covid-19.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Mar 11, 2020
CSUN directed a group of 13 students who had attended a conference in Washington D.C. to self-quarantine after two conference attendees tested positive for covid-19.
Covid-19 update: California declares health emergency

Covid-19 update: California declares health emergency

As the threat of community spread of coronavirus rises in Los Angeles, LAUSD is prompted to formulate a plan.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Mar 10, 2020
As the threat of community spread of coronavirus rises in Los Angeles, LAUSD is prompted to formulate a plan.
LIVE UPDATE: Worldwide cases of covid-19

LIVE UPDATE: Worldwide cases of covid-19

Mar 10, 2020
Graphic from Johns Hopkins University shows cases by country, including recoveries and deaths.
Californians would be able to cast their ballots for the primary elections until Tuesday, March 2.

Everything You Need to Know About the CA Primary

Learn where you can vote and who’s running to secure the Democratic nomination for the 2020 Presidential Election later this year.
By Ani Tutunjyan and Mhar Tenorio Mar 2, 2020
Learn where you can vote and who’s running to secure the Democratic nomination for the 2020 Presidential Election later this year.
The National Merit Scholarship program aims to reward high-achieving high school students through scholarships. 

Two Students Declared Finalists for National Merit Scholarship

Seniors Phillip Hyon and Nathan Oh advanced from semi-finalists to finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
By Kayla Lee and Mhar Tenorio Feb 18, 2020
Seniors Phillip Hyon and Nathan Oh advanced from semi-finalists to finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
The logo for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

WASC To Visit Campus

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges will visit the school to validate its credits and diplomas.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Feb 14, 2020
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges will visit the school to validate its credits and diplomas.
Coronavirus, Influenza, Whooping Cough Target: You

Coronavirus, Influenza, Whooping Cough Target: You

How you can be targeted by the coronavirus, the flu and the whooping cough.
By Mhar Tenorio and Ani Tutunjyan Feb 13, 2020
How you can be targeted by the coronavirus, the flu and the whooping cough.
(L to R) Kathy Duong, Andy Joachin, Ayisha Harris, Tracy Del Castillo, Giovanni Grajeda, Alesya Sumantri, Shreya Nair, Mhar Tenorio, Matthew Kawashiri and Coach Jonathan Mitchell.

Academic Decathlon Advances to State Competition

The Academic Decathlon team will be competing at state after placing 8th at regionals.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Feb 12, 2020
The Academic Decathlon team will be competing at state after placing 8th at regionals.
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