Paving the way for a new future, Diamond Bar High School welcomes Yvette Tumbeiro and Morgan Galeener, the newest grade level coordinators (GLCs), for the Class of 2026 and the Class of 2025, respectively.  Galeener—replacing Kevin Patternson due to his retirement—has 12 years of experience at Diamond Bar High School. Beginning his career in...

Grill Cheese Burrito Due to TikToker JellyBeanSweets, Taco Bell’s grilled cheese burrito has become a viral sensation. The dish features a blend of seasoned beef, rice, three cheese blend, crunchy red tortilla strips, chipotle sauce, sour cream, and nacho cheese, all warmed in a flour tortilla and a layer of grilled cheese. The layer of cheese...

Stacy Tenace: Tuesday with Morrie This heartfelt memoir by Mitch Albom chronicles life-changing conversations with his former sociology professor Morrie Schwartz, as they explore lessons including the meaning of life during Morrie’s final days.   “One of my favorite books is Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. I enjoyed reading about Morrie's...

Getting the chance to explore the other side of the world this past summer, two Diamond Bar High School students, senior Phillip Mwathe and Freshman Elliot James, visited and learned about China through a cultural exchange program along with 16 other students across Southern California.  “One day, I received an email from the Council of African...

Universes have collided in the new film “Deadpool and Wolverine,” delivering irreverent charm clashing with primitive humor through a brutal intensity action-packed ride, which conveys a new method of superhero storytelling. After the long-awaited delay of the third production of Deadpool to finally ensue, this summer on July 26th, “Deadpool and...

In Dress to Impress, where every outfit is a battle for style supremacy, is an online game which recently boomed off a gaming app known as Roblox, and has now grown popular amongst children and teens. Dress to Impress, the newest addicting game, allows players to act as mannequin-like characters and have five minutes to put together an outfit.  They’re...

Established hip-hop and rap artist Post Malone branched into the country music scene on August 16, 2024, with his newest album, “F-1 Trillion.” This release is Malone’s sixth studio album and features a total of 18 tracks. He collaborates with country powerhouses including Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, Luke Combs, and Tim McGraw to encapsulate...

Parading through the scorching sun, Diamond Bar High School’s Thundering Herd, the school’s marching band, held its annual band camp this past summer.  Camp started on July 29 and lasted until August 8, with the band meeting, Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. During those days, the band practiced inside the band building the first...

It should be obvious to everyone by now that students are dealing with a tough new rule: no phones in the classroom. Yet, it feels like I’m the only one willing to admit just how much this policy is messing with our lives. My struggle of being separated from my beloved device and the harsh reality of having to focus in class seems to be a battle that...

Hurrah for the lunch ladies, and hurrah for those provided for, too. I’ve no bones to pick with them or their wonderfully prepared lunches, but with the few weeks I’ve been back at school, one thing has been made obvious: the lines are really long; they’re the longest that they’ve ever been. This may be due in part to the main cafeteria being...

To live in one of the most progressive nations means to live without bodily autonomy. With the overturning of Roe v. Wade—a ruling that granted women the constitutional right to reproductive choice—in 2022, over 168 million women in America were left vulnerable to inadequate reproductive healthcare. The most pressing question of all, of course,...

Who remembers when social media was just a tool for communication? For many, it may come as a surprise that platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram now hold extensive control over society. In our current digital age, social media influence has become increasingly prevalent in our lives–and not for the better.  One of the reasons social...

From harmonizing on stage to stopping runs on the field, enior catcher Yuri Song demonstrates her duality, bringing excellence to both athletics and performing arts. Song takes a step further towards her softball career, committing to Pitzer College’s softball program while also acknowledging the impact of her musical endeavors. Song picked up...

Making a name for herself as one of the key players for Diamond Bar High School Volleyball, senior middle blocker Zariah Crosby has proven to be a major contributor to the success of DBHS Volleyball. Recording 123 kills and 44 blocks this season, she leads the team in kills per set, total kills, blocks, and hitting percentage.  “I feel good,”...

After a memorable junior season for Diamond Bar football, now senior, Brian Vu is hungry for more. Contributing to offense, defense, and special teams, Vu averaged 50 yards per game and 1 touchdowns with 13 receptions so far this season. He also averaged 10 tackles with 3.3 tackles per game on defense.  Prior to his high school career, Vu was introduced...

After a four year hiatus since the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, the torch was lit again on April 16th, 2024, commencing the beginning of the Paris Olympics. Held in the breathtaking “City of Love” this year, there was much excitement in this year’s olympic games. Opening with an homage to a symbol of French culture, during this year’s games new...