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Junior Karen Grewal is doing it all. From taking on four AP classes to serving as ASB vice president, Grewal is the epitome of what many consider to be the perfect student.

Karen Grewal: The perfect student

Some may think of a student with straight A’s, a varsity player or even a student leader as the “perfect” student. Every once in a while comes a student who can tackle all. Karen Grewal is one of these students.
By Lindsay Han, Staff Mar 5, 2024
Some may think of a student with straight A’s, a varsity player or even a student leader as the “perfect” student. Every once in a while comes a student who can tackle all. Karen Grewal is one of these students.
Senior Izabella Herrera has been playing soccer since she was five. After taking a break due to the covid-19 pandemic and academic pressures, she returned to the sport and is now one of the starters for the girls soccer team.

Goal-getter: Izabella Herrera’s rise to soccer stardom

At age five, Izabella Herrera discovered her love for soccer. Now, as a senior, she’s a starter for the girls soccer varsity team.
By Chioma Chiawa, Staff Mar 4, 2024
At age five, Izabella Herrera discovered her love for soccer. Now, as a senior, she’s a starter for the girls soccer varsity team.
Debunking sports stereotypes

Debunking sports stereotypes

When it comes to high school sports and student athletes, various myths and misconceptions circulate the halls. It’s crucial to separate stereotypes from facts.
By Jaden Gervacio and Maya Diaz Feb 27, 2024
When it comes to high school sports and student athletes, various myths and misconceptions circulate the halls. It’s crucial to separate stereotypes from facts.
Ms. Kimberly Noble, the schools current acting principal, was previously an instructional director for the LAUSD Local District Northeast.

A new principal takes the wheel

Ms. Kimberly Noble holds down the fort as acting principal while staff and students anticipate the return of Principal Lourdes De Santiago.
By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor Feb 24, 2024
Ms. Kimberly Noble holds down the fort as acting principal while staff and students anticipate the return of Principal Lourdes De Santiago.
Black History timeline: The Civil Rights Movement

Black History timeline: The Civil Rights Movement

Learn about how the civil rights movement has affected the lives of millions of Africans Americans living in the United States over the past century through our timeline.
By Baron Kim and Haik Ushaglyan Feb 23, 2024
Learn about how the civil rights movement has affected millions of Africans Americans over the past century through our timeline.
L to R: Arianna Mairiscal, Nadia Gruhke and Damady Vergenza from Dance Company perform at the Black History Concert.

PHOTO STORY: Black History Concert

The school recognized African-American heritage in its latest show on Feb. 16, 2024.
Yaneli Zuniga jumps high as she gets ready to throw the ball to another player.

Girls basketball advances to final playoff round

After putting in the work during their regular season, the girls basketball team was able to advance to the final game of playoffs.
By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor Feb 22, 2024
After putting in the work during their regular season, the girls basketball team was able to advance to the final game of playoffs.
Looking down at the row of performers, the cast looks to there sheet music to follow along with Mr. Wilsons directions.

Five, six, seven, eight: “Sweeney Todd” week six

In a week filled with tedious and slow-moving cleanings of scenes and songs, the cast of "Sweeney Todd" was given the chance to stop and catch their breath before running the dances again.
By Madison Thacker, Arts/Entertainment Editor Feb 22, 2024
In a week filled with tedious and slow-moving cleanings of scenes and songs, the cast of "Sweeney Todd" was given the chance to stop and catch their breath before running the dances again.
Taking place on Feb. 9, the Love Songs Showcase featured a number of ballads about love and romance.

Love is in the air at the Love Songs Showcase

During the romantic season, students from the Choir Program performed solo pieces, adding onto the sweet, heartwarming feel of Valentine’s Day.
By Lilit Aprahamian, Marketing Manager Feb 21, 2024
During the romantic season, students from the Choir Program performed solo pieces, adding onto the sweet, heartwarming feel of Valentine’s Day.
What the F*** is Happening? | EP 1 - Valentines special

What the F*** is Happening? | EP 1 – Valentines special

Y’all, What the F*** Is Happening? Join Natalia, Adrianna, Mia and Jalyn (some random guy we found on the street) as they talk about our favorite celebrity couples, their drama and...belly button lint?
Y’all, What the F*** Is Happening? Join Natalia, Adrianna, Mia and Jalyn (some random guy we found on the street) as they talk about our favorite celebrity couples, their drama and...belly button lint?
The coquette aesthetic and reclaiming femininity

The coquette aesthetic and reclaiming femininity

Coquette was the biggest internet aesthetic of 2023, and it shows no signs of slowing down.
By Viktoriya Khanliyan, Staff Feb 16, 2024
Coquette was the biggest internet aesthetic of 2023, and it shows no signs of slowing down.
The clash between Stallion and Minaj has seen both of them releasing diss songs about each other and the people they were in relationships with.

Stallion said “Hiss,” Minaj responded with a diss

Disputes between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion have resorted to calling each other out through the release of new “diss” songs.
By Skylie Molina, Staff Feb 16, 2024
Disputes between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion have resorted to calling each other out through the release of new “diss” songs.
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