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The Student News Site of West Covina High School

WCHS Insight
The Student News Site of West Covina High School

WCHS Insight
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The senior class enters the gym through the school’s inflatable Bulldog and walks through a path formed by cheerleaders and staff before making their way to the senior section for their last rally.
Ending the year with a final boost
Arianna Alvarado, Staff Writer • April 18, 2025
Renaissance advisor Erin Reid with the Renaissance class at a leadership conference at Los Osos High School on Oct. 27, 2024. With this new change in advisors, many current Renaissance members have mixed emotions about Reid leaving after being the advisor for 15 years. “I feel like it’s a little sad to see her go, but it would be nice for a little change,” two year member and sophomore Marvin Ramirez said.
Renaissance advisor Erin Reid steps down after 15 years
Marianna Ayala and Sophea Rios • April 15, 2025
Across tiled floors, couples slow dance to “Best Part” by H.E.R., and “Lover” by Taylor Swift, enjoying each other's presence whilst taking in the ambiance.
Prom 2025 – The voices in the Dream of New Orleans
April 7, 2025
A walkway with glowing lights set up near the Student Services Office. It was directed towards the showcase as people entered the school’s campus and served as a photo opportunity for attendees.
Rain or shine, West Co hosted 1609
March 17, 2025
Group photos of the club’s annual Karaoke Night, which began in 2008. Pictures of members and UNICEF’s past decorations and posters are hung up in advisor and math teacher Elizabeth Chu’s classroom.
UNICEF to host a Minion-themed karaoke night to “Sing to the Moon”
March 13, 2025
Features
Jacquelyn Vasquez holds a rescued kitten. “I always wanted to go into law enforcement to have a positive impact on my community and leave everyone I encounter with a positive impact about law enforcement,” Vasquez said.
Jacquelyn Vasquez’s journey to the CHP
Angelina Shepherd, Staff writer • April 16, 2025
Freshman Hayleigh "Hanjoon" Han showcases her sense of style called tsuyome gyaru (broad term to describe strong, extreme makeup) with yamanba makeup. There are many different substyles to gyaru, but she leans toward a substyle called manba gyaru. "There are so many substyles to the fashion culture of a gyaru," Han said.
A gyaru on campus
April 16, 2025
Yee shared that she likes to use Quizlet, an app that helps with memorizing and studying. Making flashcard sets helps her study for exams like the Advanced Placement (AP) tests. “Almost every single test I've ever had I use Quizlet and I just, like, I think making the cards honestly helps me more than, like, doing the flashcards on Quizlet,” Yee said.
Madilyn Yee, guided by purpose
April 11, 2025
Senior Haley Isip style features experimentation by playing with pieces of different textures, colors, and styles. “I find it fun playing around with pieces of clothing that aren't usually worn,” Isip said.
Fashionista Haley Isip: Layers and a pop of color
March 27, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
The popular survival and adventuring video game, Minecraft, released in 2009, became a reality by the long awaited live-action movie, “A Minecraft Movie,” that was released in theatres on April 4.
Be there or be square: Long awaited Minecraft movie drops in theaters
Nicole Hernandez, Staff Writer • April 11, 2025
Emergence, the closing act, gets a standing ovation following their performance.
West Co-Chella was a rockin’ rodeo
March 24, 2025
Senior Kristina Fuentes plans her Instagram post by looking through her recent photos and choosing ones that fit her aesthetic and love of nature, music, and places, and same mood throughout. “I would describe my Instagram as perfectly curated to me, so like the things that I post and like the things I want others to see of me just on the surface level,” Fuentes said.
Students who’ve crafted an aesthetic Instagram feed
March 14, 2025
Senior Andromeda Franco as Eurydice and junior Silas Romero as Orpheus rehearse a melancholy, but romantic scene on Jan. 17th. Franco described that Hadestown is an upcoming musical that she was excited to premiere on campus. “Hadestown is such an interesting musical, it's not really a musical that a lot of people know about, but I think it’s gained a lot more popularity as more people hear about it,” said Franco.
Hadestown: Teen Edition hits the stage tonight
January 23, 2025
Opinion
We need to prioritize teaching students and teachers how to deal with their emotions
We need to prioritize teaching students and teachers how to deal with their emotions
Carlee Macias, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025
Juniors and seniors purchase prom tickets on Friday, Mar. 21 at ASB. Underclassmen are allowed to go to prom with the invitation of a junior or senior, which has caused debates on why this should or should not be allowed. “... [Homecoming] is hosted at the school and it is cheaper compared to prom where it is hosted in a different venue which is obviously more expensive and overall a more sophisticated dance,” junior Joseph Castillo said.
Underclassmen should not go to prom
April 1, 2025
Integrated three and MRW math teacher Karen Walton’s classroom still displays the old schedule, a reminder of the previous routine that some students and herself wish would return. “I prefer the old schedule just because I'd rather start early and end early too,” Saucedo said.
Bring back the old schedule
March 21, 2025
Senior Ashton Sangeadeo and AVID and math teacher May Casas show the supportive bond that can form between teachers and students when trust and respect are built in the classroom.
The power of teacher-student connections
March 20, 2025
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From left to right: Josh Milon, Emily Milon, Alexander Milon, Maddie Milon, and Kaylei Milon in Arequipa, Peru during winter break on Dec. 24, 2023. “it would've been nice if Christmas break was three weeks because we would've had a little bit of down time between school and the trip,” said Milon

Would longer breaks be beneficial for students and teachers?

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Juniors and seniors purchase prom tickets on Friday, Mar. 21 at ASB. Underclassmen are allowed to go to prom with the invitation of a junior or senior, which has caused debates on why this should or should not be allowed. “... [Homecoming] is hosted at the school and it is cheaper compared to prom where it is hosted in a different venue which is obviously more expensive and overall a more sophisticated dance,” junior Joseph Castillo said.

Underclassmen should not go to prom

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A student on campus shows a meme involving the Sean “Diddy” Combs case that references the mass amount of baby oil bottles discovered in the raids on Diddy’s properties on Mar. 23. Access to such memes can be easily found and distributed throughout social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The Internet serves as a host for harmful jokes because it is an open platform with little to no regulation. “Instagram reels has no filter; you can scroll through the comments and find someone saying the n-word with the hard ‘r’,” said senior Nam Pham.

How media contributes to the desensitization of Diddy

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Integrated three and MRW math teacher Karen Walton’s classroom still displays the old schedule, a reminder of the previous routine that some students and herself wish would return. “I prefer the old schedule just because I'd rather start early and end early too,” Saucedo said.

Bring back the old schedule

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Sports
Senior Marcus Mayweather, from the championship team Beemers, looks to eliminate his next target during yesterday’s competition against teachers on April 10. Mayweather hopes to eliminate another teacher to remain undefeated.
The Beemers: the dodgeball underdog takes it all
Sophea Rios and Carlee Macias • April 11, 2025
Vasquez’s involvement on campus has helped her make friends, maintain high grades, and build relationships with teachers and staff. She has consistently attended games and practices throughout her high school career. “I’ve always been to every practice. I’ve never missed a game until senior year. I’ve missed one for water polo. I try my hardest,” Vasquez said.
Westco’s CIF Southern Section Student-Athletes of the Year
Grace Torres, Staff Writer • March 28, 2025
Julie Cimarusti wins at her final match at the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Masters. by a pin,when a wrestler holds the opponent’s shoulders to the mat for a set period of time which ultimately ends the match. “I try to just be in my own world when I wrestle. I don’t try to think about who’s expecting what from me,” Cimarusti said.
Sophomore Julianne Cimarusti wrestled her way to success
Isabel Benitez, Sports Team Manager • March 19, 2025
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El estudiante de ultimo año Jacob Nguyen ha sido jugador de béisbol en el equipo universitario desde su primer año. A lo largo de los numerosos juegos, prácticas y recuerdos que ha creado como miembro del equipo de béisbol, también ha aprendido mucho sobre responsabilidad que ha ayudado en su vida como estudiante. "Así que honestamente me ha enseñado a mantenerme al tanto de mi educación, mis deportes y a mantener un equilibrio entre las cosas", dijo Nguyen.
Planes posteriores a la escuela secundaria de los atletas de último año
Giovanna Garcia, Staff Writer • May 1, 2024
Una venta por cierre de toda la tienda 99 Cents hizo que los lugareños corrieran a la tienda y compraran todo lo que pudieran.
El cierre de las tiendas 99 Cents Only obliga a la gente a comprar en otros lugares
Enrique Santos, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024
Alex García, estudiante de último año, comienza una tarea para la clase de español. La tarea debe entregarse en clase tan pronto como ella entre. “Últimamente he tenido dificultades para mantenerme al día con el trabajo, pero creo que he mejorado mucho desde el comienzo del semestre,” dijo García.
Como afecta la senioritis a los estudiantes y cómo pueden ayudar los profesores
Justin Cabrera, Staff Writer • February 29, 2024