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Pixel, Pixel XL first Google phones

Pixel, Pixel XL first Google phones

November 18, 2016

By Christopher Lung Staff Writer During an announcement event in San Francisco on Oct. 4, Google introduced two new smartphones: Pixel and Pixel XL. The differences between these two phones are the...

Moana, first Disney Polynesian Princess

Moana, first Disney Polynesian Princess

November 18, 2016

By Kaylan Kha Features Editor Sailing into theaters on Nov. 23, “Moana” is the newest movie from Walt Disney Animation Studios. It tells the story of Moana Waialiki, a Polynesian teenager who ventures...

Restore character, safety to pranking

November 18, 2016

By Christine Tran Staff Writer It was only a few years ago when someone’s idea of a prank was to slip a whoopee cushion on a chair or “rickroll” one of their friends. In 2016, our definition of...

Viewpoints: Should school provide condoms for students?

Viewpoints: Should school provide condoms for students?

November 18, 2016

Empower Student Responsibility By Garrett Gallego Staff Writer Schools have many responsibilities, in addition to protecting and educating their students. But, there is a certain limit to those responsibilities,...

Election stuns Americans, gorillas

November 18, 2016

By Jasmine Lam Staff writer With an estimated 15,000 write-in votes, many Americans are surprised that Harambe the gorilla has been successful in becoming the 45th President of the United States. Harambe...

Thoroughbreds race at Santa Anita

November 18, 2016

By Tiffany Kuo Staff Writer On Nov. 4 and 5, the Breeders’ Cup World Championship took place at the Santa Anita Racetrack, with a pre-entrance of 185 horses and a horse named Arrogate ending up on...

Restoring second longest river in CA

Restoring second longest river in CA

November 18, 2016

By Nyah Toomes Staff Writer In 2006, the federal government and environmentalists met to discuss reviving a 150-mile stretch of California’s second longest river, the San Joaquin River. The goal of...

Savoy Kitchen serves only the best

November 18, 2016

By Marleld Duran Staff Writer Established in 1982, Savoy Kitchen, located in Alhambra, serves quality food at a fair price. Even though it is a Singaporean restaurant, the Kitchen also serves Asian and...

Staff editorial: School buses should be safe haven, ensure protection of passengers

Staff editorial: School buses should be safe haven, ensure protection of passengers

November 18, 2016

Last November, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommended for the first time that seat belts be added to school buses. However, according to WAPT News, an ABC affiliate, to...

Great Barrier Reef not dead, but sick

Great Barrier Reef not dead, but sick

November 18, 2016

By Cassandra Gallegos Entertainment Editor Contrary to popular belief from major news outlets, the Great Barrier Reef located in Queensland, Australia is not completely destroyed. In fact, only a fourth...

History of NFL Thanksgiving tradition

History of NFL Thanksgiving tradition

November 18, 2016

By Raymond Lo Staff Writer The well-known National Football League Thanksgiving tradition has been played for 81 years between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions. The tradition started in 1934 when...

Statewide plastic bag sets example for nation

Statewide plastic bag sets example for nation

November 18, 2016

By Angelina Liang Addendum Editor On Nov. 4, two propositions, Prop 65, which proposed that fees collected from single-use plastic bags be used to fund environmental projects, and Prop 67, which suggested...

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