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 Mr. Docter towers over the students as he tries to get a basket.

Students defeat the faculty team once again

By Isabel Valles and Jaden Gervacio Feb 20, 2023

On Friday February 17, ASB held a student vs faculty basketball game in the big gym at lunch.  The co-ed students who teamed up to take down the faculty were Josh Molina, Shahen Akopyan, Sodbayar...

Senior AJ Palma greets anyone who is interested in supporting LGBTQIA+ rights into GSA.

ASB hosts second Club Rush of the school year for students

On Friday, Jan. 27, ASB hosts the second Club Rush of the school year, featuring new and returning clubs for all students to find their place in.
By Mia Ramirez and Beverly Regino Jan 29, 2023
On Friday, Jan. 27,ASB hosts the second Club Rush of the school year, featuring new and returning clubs for all students to find their place in.
The Los Angeles Times reported that a cybercriminal syndicate out of Russia has taken responsibility for hacking LAUSDs system, compromising passwords and other data.

Chaos continues as district tries to recover from systems hack

Major outages continue a full week after the cyber attack that forced LAUSD to completely shut down all online systems.
By Lindsay Han and Allison Antonio Sep 11, 2022
Major outages continue a full week after the cyber attack that forced LAUSD to completely shut down all online systems as users attempt to reset passwords.
Devin Lautrette has been practicing and having fun with his kendama since he was 12.

The kendama toy became his passion

For junior Devin Lautrette, it’s not about how many he owns but how many tricks he can do with just one.
By Diana Zalmanov, Staff Writer Jun 2, 2022
For junior Devin Lautrette, it’s not about how many he owns but how many tricks he can do with just one.
Students are often overwhelmed with the idea of one test determining their whole year.

The AP exams are toxic for students

Collegeboard exploits students' desires to achieve academic success for college applications with tests that inaccurately determine understanding.
By Kyrillos Mina, Staff Writer May 12, 2022
Collegeboard exploits students' desires to achieve academic success for college applications with tests that inaccurately determine understanding.
Even though he loves the sport, it is still a struggle to balance it with academics.

Pushing myself over the net

Junior Shawn Mechery talks about his passion for volleyball, his struggles with training and his goals for the future.
By Angelina Kanno, Staff Writer May 11, 2022
Junior Shawn Mechery talks about his passion for volleyball, his struggles with training and his goals for the future.
Black people feel like they have to defend themselves and their race every time theres an incident.

An altercation should never open a floodgate of Anti-Blackness

Why is it so easy for people to be racist when a Black person is involved in a fight?
By Elom Attipoe May 4, 2022
Why is it so easy for people to be racist when a Black person is involved in a fight?
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Students and teachers get ready for exams at AP Camp

Mock exams, practice problems and games are some highlights of the AP camp retreat taking place on campus over the weekend.
By Angelina Kanno, Staff Writer Apr 23, 2022
Mock exams, practice problems and games are some highlights of the AP camp retreat taking place on campus over the weekend.
New measures have been set to reduce tardies on campus.

New tardy policy implemented schoolwide

A tardy sweep policy is being enforced to manage and improve students’ attendance.
By Angelica Venturina and Angelina Gevorgyan Apr 9, 2022
A tardy sweep policy is being enforced to manage and improve students’ attendance.
POSITIVE VIBES! While giving blood, a student holds up a peace sign.

All you need is blood

In coordination with the American Red Cross, ASB Life Commissioner Hailey Thai organized a blood drive to help out California hospitals dealing with blood shortages.
By Angelica Venturina, Print Editor-in-Chief Mar 17, 2022
In coordination with the American Red Cross, ASB Life Commissioner Hailey Thai organized a blood drive to help out California hospitals dealing with blood shortages.
 Students such as Seniors Gideon Genesis Dela Torre (left) and Maradie Sattra brought their national flags or wore traditional clothes to school on Multicultural Day to express their national pride. Even students not explicitly working a club stand expressed their cultural and national pride or supported other cultures by walking around with cultural items or flags.

Multicultural Day: A taste of many countries

A celebration of diversity at school through food, music and performances related to various cultures.
By Diana Zalmanov and Allison Antonio Mar 14, 2022
A celebration of diversity at school through food, music and performances related to various cultures.

Fill Your Life With Spice | Episode 14: Unhealthy Environments

Join Andrea as she brings Vannesa Machado once again to talk about harmful use of social media amongst students.
By Andrea Parada, Podcast Staff Mar 2, 2022
Andrea and her guest deliberate on the different perspectives on confessions accounts. From personal experiences to their opinions on those who create the accounts.
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