With the next school year on the horizon, new laws have made it mandatory to adjust high school bell schedules within the state, causing staff to have to make decisions quickly. In accordance with Senate Bill 328, next year all high schools must shift their start times so that school days start after 8:30 a.m., resulting in a 30-minute pushback of...
A culmination of their efforts throughout high school, several Diamond Bar High School seniors have been invited to pursue their dreams at some of the most storied schools in America. Throughout high school, Han Lee was a member of the tennis team while also dedicating time to practicing kendo, a modern Japanese martial art, and volunteer work. Despite...
From a flurry of colorful dresses and sharp tuxedos, to high-energy mosh pits and photo opportunities, this year’s Diamond Bar High School students experienced the annual prom event in-person for the first time in two years. Held at AV Irvine on April 2, the event’s theme was “Through the Looking Glass,” inspired by the 2010 adaptation...
Similar to past cheating scandals, leaked test questions have wreaked havoc in Diamond Bar High School’s Calculus AB classes once again. On March 2, first and second period students began discussing and disseminating information about their AP style review exam. Soon after, the following periods found test content online from past College Board...
Like much of the entertainment world, the fashion industry is largely influenced by Black culture and artists. In most cases, however, this community is credited incorrectly, if at all, leading to a lot of obscured talent. In light of Black History Month, here are some prominent Black artists that have taken the world by storm. Virgil Abloh (1980-2021) A...
Starting with only a few CD’s and an MP3 from his teen years, Diamond Bar High School English teacher Cage Morgan has turned his passion of music into a life-long hobby of record collecting. As of 2022, his collection consists of well over 1,000 vinyl records, which includes an original pressing of Kate Bush’s “Hounds of Love” and Talking...
Making their mark one limb at a time, this year’s Printed Works club is adding to their challenge of 3-D printing a complete human body with an extra feature: programming a robot that plays chess independently. Heading the project, which started three years ago, is senior Jack Carpino, working with his team to assign roles for constructing the...
Looking for a sweet way to spread the love? Based on Sugar Spun Run’s thumbprint cookies recipe, these buttery shortbreads filled with just the right amount of sweet fruit jelly are sure to fulfill your cravings. Ingredients (makes 30 cookies) 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed ⅓ cup granulated...
With summer vacation right around the corner, plenty of time will soon be available to binge-watch your way through shows. Selecting quality series to watch, however, can often prove to be a difficult and time-consuming task. Here are some recommendations to guide you in the right direction, reducing your decision-making time to give you more time to...
When learning about the history of Black Americans, it’s easy to fall into the misconception that racism is a thing of the past, but complacency is a privilege. In honor of Black History Month, we have compiled a list of literature written by Black authors to provide insight and promote conversations on Black struggle. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison Blue...
While most associate martial arts with various kinds of hand-to-hand combat, sophomore Kevin Liu’s passion for this practice manifests itself in a more unique form: dance. Dedicating three days of his week to Wushu, Liu spends two hours every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at Jing Wu Tang martial arts studio. Originating from ancient China,...
In this episode, the seniors will be talking about college essays-- the best topics, the worst perspectives and the...decent ones
The last thing I expected to hear while running out of the Chick-fil-A playground with blood dripping onto my Crocs was a complete stranger telling...
Intentionally outmatched by stellar teams during their preseason, the Diamond Bar High School boys tennis team is swinging into league strong,...
