Native American Pow Wow
Jessica Son, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
A long line of booths and stands lined the perimeter of the park, with vendors selling beaded jewelry, leather bracelets and a lot of dreamcatchers. People walked around inspecting each stand with their friends and family, eager to buy some authentic, handmade trinkets. Native American dancers and sin...
Planned Obsolescence
Jay Park, Web Editor in Chief
October 19, 2018
Filed under News
To live is to consume. Our habitual greed has been an advantageous evolutionary trait. It has allowed us to exceed our limits and pursue goals that were originally far beyond our reach and has turned us into a thriving species. Yet in an abundant world of luxury products, what is too much materialism? W...
We’re Still at War with Russia
Jay Park, Web Editor in Chief
October 19, 2018
Filed under News
The United States is locked in a deadly struggle against Russia. Well, at least in Putin’s eyes, anyway. And Russia is determined to win this one from rotting us from the inside. Take for example, the “Heart of Texas” social media incident, a Russian propaganda disguised as a friendly America...
Columbus Day Controversy
Alexa Empleo, Staff Writer
October 8, 2018
Today marks yet another year in which we Americans commemorate the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. I’m sure we all know who Christopher Columbus is, the man who “discovered” the New World. It was President Harrison who called upon the citizens of the United States to formall...
There’s No Place Like Homecoming
October 5, 2018
Filed under News, West Ranch
On the night of Sept. 22, West Ranch High School students filed into the Hyatt Regency Valencia ballroom dressed to the nines and ready for a night on the other side of the rainbow. The theme of the evening was “The Wizard of Oz,” a classic film enjoyed by most people at some point in their lives. ...
Dodie Clark at The Fonda
Quynn Lubs, Staff Writer
September 29, 2018
The line to enter the Fonda Theater on Sept. 23 was longer than many have seen it before. People were dressed in long, tulle skirts and t-shirts with taxi cabs printed on the front. They had been waiting for hours, until the doors were set to open at 7:30 p.m. Once fans got close to the front of ...
Freedom to Read, Freedom to Know
Chika Winston, Staff Writer
September 24, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories, West Ranch
Caution tape surrounds the library, blocking out many of the books that were challenged throughout history. Books like “Brave New World,” “Lord of the Flies,” “Looking for Alaska” to “Gossip Girl” are behind the caution tape, having been either been banned or challenged by parents or aut...
Sept. 11 City Council Meeting
Katie Luo, Staff Writer
September 24, 2018
Filed under Around Town, News
Behind the scenes of Santa Clarita lies City Hall, where important issues are taken care of and crucial topics are discussed. Each day, City Hall is working hard to keep Santa Clarita afloat. On every second and fourth Tuesday of every month, the City Council Chambers opens its doors to the public t...
Homecoming Rally
Alexa Empleo, Staff Writer
September 17, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories, West Ranch
On Sept. 14, West Ranch students crowded the gym to witness this year’s homecoming rally. The hosts, Lauren Franco, Sydney Schauble, Skijler Hutson and Nick Carson were all dressed up as the main characters from “The Wizard of Oz.” As always, the rally started with the singing of the national an...
Club Rush Day
Jessica Son, Staff Writer
September 17, 2018
Filed under News, West Ranch
West Ranch’s clubs and organizations are a great way to be involved and feel like a part of something. On Sept. 5, students were able to explore the diverse choices of clubs on campus during lunch. Informational booths and signs were spread across campus for people to gain interest and be engaged. E...
The Parents are Back in Town
Chika Winston, Staff Writer
September 13, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories, West Ranch
It was 6 p.m. The sun was about to set. Walking around the school, it seemed deserted without all the students. Everything was gone. Only a handful of humans seemed to be in sight. If only the school knew what would be happening in just 30 minutes. On Sept. 4, West Ranch had its Back to ...
Freshman Class Elections
Alexa Empleo, Staff Writer
September 7, 2018
Filed under News, West Ranch
The Class of 2022 had their class officer elections yesterday, Sept. 9, during tutorial, brunch and lunch. ASB set up a voting booth downstairs near the cafeteria and in front of their office. The freshman excitedly voted for their officers, presenting their ID cards and writing the names of their chos...
What is the hardest class on campus?
- AP Music Theory (39%, 61 Votes)
- AP Biology (31%, 49 Votes)
- AP Physics C (12%, 18 Votes)
- AP Calculus BC (8%, 12 Votes)
- AP European History (6%, 9 Votes)
- AP World History (4%, 7 Votes)
Total Voters: 156
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