BTS RELEASES FIRST 2020 ALBUM: MAP OF THE SOUL:7
Alyssa Chang, Staff Writer
March 22, 2020
BTS, the well-known South Korean boy band of seven, made headlines again on Feb. 21 with the release of their latest album “Map of the Soul:7,” better known as “MOTS:7.” The members, RM, Jin, J Hope, Suga, Jimin, V and Jungkook, claim that this album held a special meaning for them. Although...
Marugame Udon Refreshes Customers With Their Savory Udon
Jasmine Wongphatarakul, Staff Writer
March 9, 2020
There are a variety of restaurants near Santa Monica, and it may be difficult to decide on a place to dine there. If one is looking for a simple savory meal, Marugame Udon is the best choice because of its refreshing taste and warm atmosphere. Marugame Udon, located about a few miles from Santa Monica ...
Cory Brick Has the Resolve to Solve
Brooke Johnston, Feature's Editor
March 5, 2020
The Rubik’s Cube: The classic puzzle that captures our attention but intimidates us from actually attempting to solve it. According to The Telegraph, even its inventor Erno Rubik couldn’t solve his “magic cube” after he completed building the puzzle in 1974. But if you’ve been in a class with senior ...
The Broad Museum Displays Contemporary Art to Eager Visitors
February 27, 2020
Contemporary art museums are becoming more and more popular and range from LACMA to the Getty Center. One of these trendy displays of artwork is The Broad, originally founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad. This museum is located on the Grand Avenue of Downtown Los Angeles, right next to the ...
Popeyes v. Chick-Fil-A: Spicy Chicken Sandwich Review
Jaeeun Park, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
This is a review and comparison of the new Popeye’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich to its preexisting counterpart, served by Chick-Fil-A. Nutritional data, prices and company morals will not be taken into account. The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich is 699 calories, with 1443 milligrams of sodium and 2...
Painting Under Pressure: West Ranch Students Take the Win
Noor Baber, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
Regardless of the medium being used, art is a difficult subject to master. Just like any activity, visual art takes time to learn and perfect. Endless hours and a great deal of patience must be put into refining one’s skills. In the end, this hard work always pays off. Here ...
“Started From the Bottom, Now They’re Here”: West Ranch Hip Hop
Jaeeun Park, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
Cheers and yells ring through the school gymnasium. It’s the morning of a football game day, and the West Ranch Hip-Hop team is performing at the rally to increase school spirit. Music pounds through the speakers as the team dances and showcases their skills. Until this year, the student dancers we...
West Ranch Memes: Behind the Scenes
Vanessa McLaughlin, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
In the midst of finstas, spam accounts and personal accounts, there lies a hidden gem in West Ranch’s online footprint. What started out as a fun account full of light-hearted memes grew to a 1,770-follower and counting meme account dedicated to West Ranch students. The unknown owner of the account is a witty,...
Sydney to Santa Clarita
Vanessa McLaughlin, Staff Writer
December 16, 2019
Moving is a difficult process for many people. Even from a short distance, it creates a saddening impact because adjusting to a new life is hard, but moving to a new country can be the hardest change of all. For Australian siblings Taryn and Deanna Stevens, moving here was not their decision. Now in h...
Sunday Morning Review
Ashley Park, Features Editor
December 13, 2019
The perfect place to grab a drink on Sunday morning is Sunday Morning, with two locations on W. 6th Street and Melrose Avenue. Although it’s categorized as a coffee shop, they also make a variety of different drinks and meals. Their drink menu ranges from basic coffee and flavored lattes to specialt...
Transitioning Your Wardrobe for the Winter
Emily Chang, A&E Editor
December 9, 2019
When the breeze starts to pick up, the temperature drops and the leaves start falling, winter is in full force and a warm-weather wardrobe no longer makes the cut. However, especially in Santa Clarita, it is too expensive to buy a whole new wardrobe for weather that lasts only a few months. Here are ...
Munchies: I Reviewed Starbucks’ Holiday Drink Menu
Jaeeun Park, Staff Writer
December 9, 2019
As a more spirited venture for Paw Print, I sacrificed my health to taste-test some new holiday drinks at Starbucks. Peppermint Mocha: Aha, the Peppermint Mocha: the most basic of holiday drinks. Who hasn’t tried one of these in an attempt to be festive? For those that haven’t cons...