This school year, Diamond Bar High School has begun to cook up something new, DBHS Culinary Arts. The most recent addition to the Career Technical Exploration courses, the class covers various cooking methods, food history, and global cuisine. “I think that people really enjoy the concept of cooking for themselves and learning to make fun foods...

Rebirth accompanies every graduating class at Diamond Bar High School—for the students, it’s a transition to the future: but to the Grade Level Coordinators, it’s a cycle to nurture the next generation of high schoolers under their wing. With the passing of this year’s graduating class of 2024, GLCs Ginger Zimmerman and Marc Natividad are preparing...

Three years have passed since the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic set itself firmly in our history; even now, its presence still lingers in the present, especially in education. Due to a recent lawsuit set forth by parents concerned about distance learning’s detrimental effects on student education, California schools are required to spend their remaining...

Spreading medical awareness to his students, Diamond Bar High School athletic trainer Chase Paulson teaches students to live a healthy lifestyle, not only in his classes, but also through his social media.   Paulson uses his 15-year experience in football, wrestling, track & field, rugby and marching band to help direct athletes to a healthier...

Promoting cultural diversity amongst students, Diamond Bar High School’s Taiwanese club is full of people of various backgrounds and unique stories that come together to share their appreciation and love for their culture. The Taiwanese Club, led by senior co-presidents Terry Chang and Edmund Chen, hosts club events coordinated by seniors Lucy...

Recently rebranded from Brown Rice Thai Co, Silver Spoon Thai BBQ located near Sprouts in Diamond Bar, has revamped the local restaurant to add BBQ fusion to the menu.  Upon arriving at the destination, we were rather skeptical of the location as it looked run down and isolated. However, upon entering the establishment, we were welcomed by the freshly...

In an effort to spread medical awareness, Diamond Bar High School’s Health Occupations Students of America-Future Health Professionals (HOSA) created a podcast to educate students about common health problems. They were inspired by their goal to redirect misinformed students and provide up-to-date information about health problems and illnesses....

Lights, camera, action! Rolling cameras for the past 15 school years, DBHS Brahma Cinematics Club has hosted its annual Doppelganger Film Festival–a film festival and competition that highlights several student-made films in various categories.  This year's winners were My Dearest, Jane Gallagher by Saturday Rojas and Sarah Rojas, The Day I Fell...

Returning to the music scene after a four year hiatus, Ariana Grande’s most anticipated, “eternal sunshine” album has already found itself the center of attention. The album offers a refreshing, yet raw side of the pop star as she paints her struggle grappling with the media and letting go of memories that come with heartbreak.  “eternal...

Shattering both barriers and stage curtains, students from Glendora and Walnut Valley high schools came together for a day of theatrical exploration and performance at the much-anticipated “Places!” Theater Collaboration event. The collaboration, aimed at fostering creativity and camaraderie among budding young actors and theater enthusiasts, proved...

Dive back into the nostalgic world of “Kung Fu Panda”, featuring an action-packed journey with seamless animation, the franchise welcomes all audiences to the big screen, inviting many people to relive their childhoods again.  Actors reprise their roles as Jack Black returns as Po, Awkwafina as Zhen–the newest protagonist–and Viola Davis,...

You’re in love, and the stars have finally aligned in your favor!  At first glance, it’s love at first sight. However, doubt soon creeps in. Does this person you’ve been talking to possess the character traits of your ideal partner? Seeking advice, you scroll on social media watching creator after creator partake in the trend of “testing”...

After a series of disagreements over artists’ rights, TikTok, the social media platform known for trendy songs accompanying short-form videos has gone silent. Universal Music Group, one of the largest music corporations in the world, has terminated their licensing agreement with TikTok, muting all associated music on the app.  This isn’t the...

We’ve all heard the sayings: “Become a doctor,” “Become a lawyer,” or “Become a dentist!” Everyone has different plans when it comes to figuring out their future paths, but in the wake of the future’s uncertainty, many of us turn to our parents for career and educational guidance. Yet, despite these well-intentioned suggestions, teenagers...

Although technology has been continuously advancing every year, Apple’s new Vision Pro is a step in the wrong direction. Starting at nearly $3500, the Apple Vision Pro is a pair of high-tech goggles that blend the digital world with reality. Instead of pressing buttons on a screen, users navigate through applications, pages, videos and more with...

As the Brahmas’ star pitcher, Diamond Bar High School senior Jonathan (JJ) Smith continuously pours into the game he loves, in the current season and beyond. Starting at just four years old, Smith’s biggest inspiration in baseball is his father, who introduced him to the sport and played the same position in college. “Growing up, [my dad]...

Pursuing her sport for over eight years, senior swim captain Miki Matsumoto showcases her passion by putting her utmost effort into swimming.  When a YMCA opened near her house in elementary school, Matsumoto’s interest in swimming sparked. It became an important sport to her when she joined a club team, committing time and effort into practices.  Racing...

With the start of the new track season, athletes are working harder than ever before, dominating the league and reaching new heights.  This newfound success seems to be caused by the exponential increase in members.  “One of the newest changes was a bunch of new kids,” head coach Tony Crutchfield said.  The immense influx of athletes...

Diamond Bar High School’s varsity football team gained recognition once again as two athletes, seniors Jeremy Torres and Henry Liang, were nominated for the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athletes Award.  Both Liang and Torres attended an awards banquet as letter winners and multi-year all-league scholar-athletes on Feb. 28. The requirements...