Many students have started to rely on energy drinks to make it through their day in order to make up for a lack of energy. Energy drinks contain high amounts of caffeine and sugar leading to multiple health risks for teenagers. The drinks are dangerous because students are easily addicted to them once they try them. The more teenagers drink caffeinated drinks, the more dependent they become on caffeine in order to stay awake during the day. “I drink energy drinks because they are able to keep me awake and they make up for the sleep I don’t get,” freshman Melanie Du said. “They are...
In April 2024, Governor Newsom signed a bill that raised the minimum wage for all California fast food restaurant and healthcare employees from...
In the past few years, school food waste has grown to an alarming level due to issues with student preference and federal regulations. According...
The Council of African American Parents, the newest addition to Walnut’s Parent Association, was introduced on Jan. 24, featuring a parent...
![Senior Fiona Yang helps by weeding the California Native Plant Garden during tutorial. “It’s tiring but I’m also having fun,” Yang said. “It’s a good release [for stress].](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-26-at-11.30.26 AM-1200x962.png)
Despite recent obstacles like littering, vandalism and gardeners unknowingly cutting down some of the plants, the California Native Plant Garden...
![School psychologist Robby Rendon listens to junior Juliana Garcia as she seeks helps. “When handling [problems], each person is different. You should seek [professional help] when your stress or trauma significantly deters you from your life’s plan,” Rendon said.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0143-1200x889.png)
In recent years, the issue of poor mental health among students has grown to a significant level. According to Mental Health America, 14.83%...
Learning a new language does not encompass just learning the language itself, but also the culture in which the language takes place. The German Cultural Participation and Research Portfolio (CPR) is an assignment that students enrolled in every level of the German world language course partakes in. “It’s a month-long project where you do a certain amount of projects to meet the point requirement. I think this project is pretty cool and interesting since it’s different from just watching a movie in class. We actually have to get out there and do it so I’d say it’s really helpful...
Three years ago, sophomore Faith Bosanko picked up the pen because of her admiration for her older sister, Alyssa, and in that time, creative...
With his mental toughness and determination, sophomore Jack Li prevails at table tennis as he continues to utilize his quick speed and strong...
Whether it be at spirited pep rallies, intense sports games or other lively events on campus, sophomore Arvin Chau can often be found behind...
A flurry of red and gold flash through the room, splotches of vibrant colors uniting into an elaborate lion costume. Underneath the mesmerizing...
Walking around campus, one might find themselves stopped in their tracks by sophomores Kyle Le, Milan Luna and Amanda Qin, who are readily equipped...
Popstar and singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated 11th studio album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ on April 19. The album represents all of the past experiences and obstacles faced in Swift’s life, reflecting once more over the pain, emotion, growth and lessons learned. By writing the lyrics of the song and recalling the period of her life, it is Swift’s way of letting go of the grudges and freeing herself to move towards the next chapter. The result of this is “tortured poetry,” embodied throughout the album's entirety. ‘The Tortured Poets Department’...
From the friendly staff to the bold flavors, Sosom by Mister Bossam located at 18162 Colima Road, Rowland Heights offers ramen, pork belly and...
The idea of quick and freshly served fried dumplings or steamed buns was enough to hook me. Buns & Dums is an Asian fusion restaurant located...
The prospect of receiving a free pound of shrimp and a cluster of Dungeness crab caught our attention. Grab A Crab is a seafood boil restaurant...
After embarking on several dangerous journeys and defeating countless villains, it is time for the main protagonist, Po, to pass his staff to...
Google claims that its mission is, “to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.” However, as of...
With the conclusion of the 2023-2024 admissions cycle, seniors across the country have finally received their highly anticipated college decisions...
Although the legal age to gamble in the United States is either 18 or 21, teenagers are finding ways to gamble on online apps and websites. The...
A 10-year-old who is ready to join Generation Z’s typical social media journey downloads Instagram. The app asks them if they are 13 or older...
Social media has, to no one’s surprise, become more and more influential in everyday life. The demographic most affected by this is teenagers...
Late last week, the University of California, San Diego divested over 8.2 million dollars and passed Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS)....
Back in 2020, the Burbank Unified School District in Los Angeles County decided to ban To Kill a Mockingbird and Of Mice and Men, — both of...
As more innovations are made in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), its usage has spread beyond the initial fields of basic calculations...
![Senior Nathan Soo performs at social science teacher Justin Panlilios benefit event for the unhoused. [The benefit] was a great experience playing with younger kids becuase it reminded me of when I got to watch my older brother in orchestra, gaining inspiration from older kids, Soo said.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nathan-soo-clear.jpg)
Whether it’s bowing a cello, strumming an electric guitar or blowing into a saxophone, senior Nathan Soo makes the most out of pursuing music...
String Orchestra and Symphonic Orchestra performed at Knott’s Berry Farm on Friday, Jan. 12 at the Wagon Camp Theatre located in Ghost Town...
Students were selected for the “Mamma Mia!” Pit Orchestra to play the crucial role in enhancing the Spring Musical. The job of the pit...
![Senior Narciso Valenzuela Alvarez takes a break from her portfolio to focus on another piece. Most of the time I work on a piece, I portray myself and what I feel, Valenzuela Alvarez said. For example in that piece I wanted to portray how I see myself and express that [on the paper].](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/studio-art-1200x800.jpeg)
