Continuing on from last year, the Diamond Bar High School Mock Trial team took part in the LA County Mock Trial competition, placing within the top eight out of 122. Leading up to the event, the team practiced for two hours a day afterschool, four days a week. In addition, the team spent extra time outside of practice meeting with each other in person...

For the first time in the history of the program, the higher-level Diamond Bar High School science International Baccalaureate (IB) program students were invited to conduct their mini-project experiments at the Huntington Library on Nov. 16 as part of their science curriculum this year. The project’s purpose is to help the students connect science...

Diamond Bar High School officially received the National Blue Ribbon award in Washington, D.C., commemorating its commitment to closing achievement gaps between students and accomplishing overall academic excellence. Dr. Reuben Jones accepted DBHS’ first-ever Ribbon award on Nov. 11 with math teacher Dena Lordi, who was nominated by staff as a...

Beginning with a strong start to their season, the Diamond Bar High School math team exceeded expectations compared to previous years, placing 22nd overall at the Math Madness tournament, with competitions taking place every Wednesday from October to December. As a large portion of the team graduates each year, the team is constantly changing and...

This was the year for new clubs to emerge, including Diamond Bar High School’s Research Club. Thanks to junior club president Mary Zhang and vice president Joanna Liu, the club helps people gain the experience they need in scientific fields.  The club’s main goal is to help students who struggled to get professionally involved in the STEM field...

To a majority of the world, Jan. 1 marks the start of the next year. According to the ancient Chinese lunisolar calendar, however, the placement of the sun, moon and stars creates the opportunity for another New Years’ occasion. From Jan. 21 to Feb. 5, Chinese New Year is celebrated throughout most of Asia, accompanied by exciting traditions, dazzling...

The early 2000s—a turning point for top fashion, with cowl neck tops, low-rise jeans and raccoon tail hair making its way into the mainstream. But in the awkward yet charming Y2K era of fashion, wearing clothing that doesn't conform to gender norms was a rare sighting. In stark contrast, the public eye today—for the most part—embraces women...

Starting off the new year on a high note, Diamond Bar High School’s Orchestra Department is preparing for their upcoming SCSBOA performance on Jan. 20 and 21, marking their 15th consecutive year of having the top number of students get into All-Southern Honors. Through rigorous auditions, juniors Arin Yi and Ian Kim were two of the 41 students...

With their spirits high, Diamond Bar High School’s Thundering Herd marching band and color guard breezed through competitions with ease, winning sweeps continuously this year in several parades.  Throughout the year, marching band has been transitioning to the new music building which will help them improve and will ensure they do well during...