![Jazz Band senior Ken Atsawaamnuaychai plays the song “TMI” by Ralph Ford as a part of the rhytym section. “For my role I have to keep time and keep the groove [of the song],” Atsawaamnuaychai said. “It was fun to get to play in this concert and it was our last concert for the year and my last concert for my high school career.”](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MG_8404-1200x800.jpg)
![Drama student junior Zaila Johnson (center) interlocks hands with her peers in an energy circle. “In energy circles, when we pass [the energy] around, it’s as if you can feel the energy go through your whole body,” Johnson said. “Traditions like the energy circle empower us because we feel that we have to perform even better after.”](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/energy-circle-1200x800.jpeg)
![Chamber singer junior Braeden Allen Fontejon performs “In Summer” by Josh Gad. “During rehearsals I felt nervous [because] I was constantly busy and on the move,” Fontejon said. “It’s amazing seeing everyone working together. It’s so uplifting to see [the concert] finally coming together.”](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/choir.jpg)
![Junior Alena Herrera (left) and sophomore Carla Alvarez (right) use ChatGPT to brainstorm activites to do with their friends over the weekend. “I feel like [using AI in class] is cheating because you are not getting information that you’ve learned and knowledge you [received] from class,” Herrera said.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/9EF85E45-9428-4229-A223-1B7571DA3DDB-1200x800.jpg)
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) softwares such as ChatGPT has prompted administration and teachers to revise their policies. According to a survey of 127 students, 55.1% of students claim to have used AI for their schoolwork and 10.2% have used it inappropriately. To counter the unethical usage of AI, teachers are granted the ability to block their students from accessing certain sites through school-issued laptops. Furthermore, many teachers have revised their syllabi to outline the boundaries of using AI in classrooms. If a student is caught using AI improperly, they may receive...
Many students have started to rely on energy drinks to make it through their day in order to make up for a lack of energy. Energy drinks contain...
In April 2024, Governor Newsom signed a bill that raised the minimum wage for all California fast food restaurant and healthcare employees from...
In the past few years, school food waste has grown to an alarming level due to issues with student preference and federal regulations. According...
The Council of African American Parents, the newest addition to Walnut’s Parent Association, was introduced on Jan. 24, featuring a parent...
![Senior Fiona Yang helps by weeding the California Native Plant Garden during tutorial. “It’s tiring but I’m also having fun,” Yang said. “It’s a good release [for stress].](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-26-at-11.30.26 AM-1200x962.png)
Despite recent obstacles like littering, vandalism and gardeners unknowingly cutting down some of the plants, the California Native Plant Garden...
The WHS band is playing their rendition of the “Sons of Westwood” fight song and the Associated Student Body is welcoming new freshmen with glee. Teachers are catching up with colleagues and students are rushing to class. It’s a typical first day of school, beginning the 2024-25 school year, but there is a distinct lack of Hello Kitty in room B2. With the retirement of English teacher Lisa Donee, her Hello Kitty decor finds its way back to her house and away from the school after 33 years. A veteran in the teaching career with 35 years under her belt, Donee is retiring from her position...
Learning a new language does not encompass just learning the language itself, but also the culture in which the language takes place. The...
Three years ago, sophomore Faith Bosanko picked up the pen because of her admiration for her older sister, Alyssa, and in that time, creative...
With his mental toughness and determination, sophomore Jack Li prevails at table tennis as he continues to utilize his quick speed and strong...
Whether it be at spirited pep rallies, intense sports games or other lively events on campus, sophomore Arvin Chau can often be found behind...
A flurry of red and gold flash through the room, splotches of vibrant colors uniting into an elaborate lion costume. Underneath the mesmerizing...
Well-renowned hip-hop producer Metro Boomin’ and chart-topping hip-hop artist, Future have collaborated to release two albums, “WE DON’T TRUST YOU” and “WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU.” The first project, “WE DON’T TRUST YOU” was released on March 22 and the second project, “WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU” was released on April 12. “WE DON’T TRUST YOU’’ is definitely the bolder album between the two even though the album is dragged out for 17 tracks with lackluster variety in the beats. Some stand-out tracks are “Like That” and “Cinderella” because of the variety...
I never thought that I would find myself drinking purple sweet corn, instead of eating it, and craving for more. However, chica morada is just...
Popstar and singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated 11th studio album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ on April 19. The...
From the friendly staff to the bold flavors, Sosom by Mister Bossam located at 18162 Colima Road, Rowland Heights offers ramen, pork belly and...
In a time when student usage of generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots such as ChatGPT is raising concerns about plagiarism and academic...
My high school journalism career began quite belatedly after a hasty decision to drop an extra science elective in junior year. With high...
Marissa Alejo, Copy and Coverage editor-in-chief After 12 years of dreaming of UC Berkeley, it was a tough moment to see a rejection letter....
Google claims that its mission is, “to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.” However, as of...
With the conclusion of the 2023-2024 admissions cycle, seniors across the country have finally received their highly anticipated college decisions...
Although the legal age to gamble in the United States is either 18 or 21, teenagers are finding ways to gamble on online apps and websites. The...
A 10-year-old who is ready to join Generation Z’s typical social media journey downloads Instagram. The app asks them if they are 13 or older...
Social media has, to no one’s surprise, become more and more influential in everyday life. The demographic most affected by this is teenagers...
Concert and Symphonic Orchestra held their annual Movie Musical concert in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) Thursday Feb.15. The concert featured...
![Chamber singer junior Braeden Allen Fontejon performs fun. Medley from The Sing Off with other chamber singers. [Open House] was really fun! I’m glad I was able to help with showing incoming eighth graders what choir and the school has to offer, Fontejon said.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/open-house-online.png)
As future Mustangs stepped on Walnut’s campus to attend the Open House Showcase Night, they were welcomed by the performances from Choir, Drama,...
![Varsity weapon captain junior Lisa Shen flicks her rifle to practice for her upcoming competition. The competitions arent that stressful because we practice a lot as a team and [because of that] we know our stuff. Its stressful at first but honestly, when you start performing [the stress] goes away.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/B0D4ADA9-4029-4868-8348-9A6FA6A1D9D7-1200x800.jpeg)
As the Winter Guard season draws near, Winter Guard members enter the competition with new themes and surprises, their spirits flying as high...
![Senior Nathan Soo performs at social science teacher Justin Panlilios benefit event for the unhoused. [The benefit] was a great experience playing with younger kids becuase it reminded me of when I got to watch my older brother in orchestra, gaining inspiration from older kids, Soo said.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nathan-soo-clear.jpg)
