On September 15th, Chris Imm kickstarted his campaign to gain a seat in the Cerritos City Council and is currently the youngest Democratic running. The 2020 Cerritos General Municipal election is on March 3, 2020 and is consolidated with the statewide election; all Cerritos residents are eligible to vote for city council seats. In preparation,…
West Coast Elite Glendale: Dance Competition
When most people think of arts, they probably think of paintings or drawings, but other types exist. For example, dance is a very unique and interesting form of art, and is becoming more popular among adults, students, and young children. Many high schools offer the opportunity for students to join a dance team. For example,…
Disneyland Lunar New Year Performance
Lunar New Year fever is catching on! This annual holiday, which falls at the beginning of a calendar year coinciding with the cycles of the moon, is traditionally celebrated throughout the continent of Asia but, is steadily increasing its visibility in the United States. Lunar New Year parades and gatherings are held not only in…
Game 6, Revisited: How the Astros Cheating Scandal Invalidates a World Series
In 2017, the Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in the most exhilarating, thrilling, unforgettable World Series in baseball history. The series, as all good playoff series do, lasted seven games – though this was the least exciting part. There were massive homers, dramatic strikeouts, and extra-inning games galore. Each at-bat was a test…
The Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak on a Los Angeles High School
From the information that we have received thus far, it is clear that well over 8,000 people are infected with the deadly Coronavirus outbreak worldwide, including China, the Americas, and certain countries in Europe and Africa. Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province in China, where the virus was known to originate because of the wide…
DECA State Competitions, Here I Come!
As a member of a school club called DECA, formerly known as the Distributive Education Clubs of America, I was able to attend the district competition in Anaheim, California this year. DECA is a business-oriented club in which members participate in role-plays and tests. The tests are pretty self-explanatory as it comprises business-oriented questions from…
What is Vex Robotics?
Vex robotics is a worldwide robotics competition that is hosted all around the world. Each year, Vex Robotics introduces students to a new challenge. The 2019-2020 theme is Tower Takeover. The goal of Tower Takeover is to earn a higher score than the opposing alliance, by stacking cubes. Thirty-five different teams from California joined the…
The Last Bookstore: Helping to Keep Book Shopping Alive in Los Angeles
The Last Bookstore, located in Downtown Los Angeles, has become an incredibly popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Its unique layout and contents have created a place which anyone can enjoy. The immense popularity of the bookstore has been brought about by the fact that it holds something for everyone. Visitors of the Last…
Bringing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Home” Parents’ Workshop
On Thursday, January 16, the La Canada school district held a parent’s workshop in La Canada High School’s new cafeteria. The workshop talked about approaching children regarding race and diversity. The workshop was led by Mrs. Hale-Eliot, who presented on different aspects of racism and inclusion, in order to guide the parents to a better…
Brian Tom, CEO of BLINDSTART of America Gives Back to his Alumni School
Brian Tom is the CEO and founder of the non-profit organization BLINDSTART of America; he has utilized both the mental and physical hardships in his life to fuel him to help others in his community. In his early 20s, Brian Tom developed Glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve; due to…