Everyone possesses a compassion that makes them want to help others. However, most of these people have no idea where to start. A few students in La Crescenta have created a club with just those intentions in mind. HOME is a club founded by two sophomores at Crescenta Valley High School and stands for Helping…
Category: Community and School
Who are the “Parachute Kids”?
Imagine you are a 15-year-old student from Guangzhou, China. Your parents told you several days ago that you were going to America to study abroad. You bid farewell to your parents and siblings as they leave the airport. You’re on your own now. As you lived in China your whole life, America looks exotic and…
Valencia High School Heads to Mock Trial Tournaments
High school students have heard of clubs or sports such as basketball, football, or speech and debate, in which people participate in competitions to ultimately reach 1st place. But when asking regular students what Mock Trial is, some have not even heard of the club. Although it is not as well known as conventional classes…
An Exciting Day for Key Clubbers
Key Club is an international service organization in which high schoolers help their communities and build leadership skills. And on Saturday, November 12, thousands of high school Key Club students from Southern California, Nevada, and Hawaii came together for an exciting event: Fall Rally South. Fall Rally South is a day where Key Clubbers around…
High Hopes for the Diamond Bar High School Freshman Basketball Team
Diamond Bar High School(Brahmas), mainly known for their academic success, has not yet revealed their strong sports programs. With a variety of sports such as golf, volleyball, water polo, and many more, the high school has the potential to gather some CIF championships. The sport of basketball has also improved at Diamond Bar. Especially…
How High Schools Prepare Students For College
As college application season is upon us, high school students must prepare for the next step in their academic lives. However, high school students must balance and manage college applications with grades, extracurriculars, and sports. Besides researching colleges online or receiving advice from upperclassmen, there is no way for students to receive factual information about…
Students Ban the Plastic Bag
Tuesday’s election marked a very important turning point in the lives of numerous American citizens. Despite the main spotlight on the presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, many other significant propositions were on the ballot that may have a profound effect on U.S. citizens and the environment. Proposition 67 was on the November 8,…
Are School Newspapers Censoring Their Articles Too Much?
Recently, there have been increased cases of student articles being removed from school newspapers due to “inappropriate” or “unapproved” content. Although journalists believe that it is their duty to expose the unknown to the public, regardless of who or what the issue may concern, students are constantly restricted of their rights to freedom of speech,…
Clubs Are Good Extracurriculars
Clubs Are Good Extracurriculars Many schools across the country, ranging from middle school to college, have club fairs during which students have the opportunity to join clubs and become more involved in extracurricular activities. These club fairs usually last a couple days to a week. Clubs within the school gather around the auditorium or quad…
The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 8
The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 8 is a nationwide competition for students in grade 8 or below. The AMC is a 25 multiple-choice question, 40 minute test designed to develop and enhance problem solving skills. The contest is held in November every year; this year, the test is held on Tuesday, November 17. The purpose…