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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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Senior Gabriel Vincent Franco sits at the circle stage and holds a Palestinian flag to raise awareness regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict today. He was anxious to go forward with his plan and discussed it with his parents the night before. “Yesterday I was worried that something would happen, so were my parents… So we talked about it and I thought about it and I came to the decision that I’m not doing anything wrong,” said Franco.
Student expression silenced by administration
Kassandra Aguirre, Editor In Chief • October 7, 2024
Juniors Hazel Borja and Katherine Barbosa-Calel check their social media and message their friends while waiting for school to start. “Phones are crucial to my daily routine… I feel a physical attachment to my phone since it’s so heavily integrated in my everyday routine” said Borja.
The influence of social media on teenagers
Angelina Shepherd, Staff-Writer • September 27, 2024
Surface of the hands of male African American Monkeypox case during the recuperative stage. Monkeypox can have lasting effects on its victims even after being cured such as the presence of permanent skin marks. “I can't imagine having bumps on me because that's gross,” said Muñoz.
Monkeypox poses a threat to Southern California
September 23, 2024
The empty stadium parking lot at 6:05 p.m. on Sept. 16 with only one car left in the 124 spaced parking lot. This occurs often even when other nearby facilities, such as Thyberg Field, are in use.
Stadium parking lot’s updated hours aim to alleviate school traffic
September 23, 2024
Senior Jaylah Trejo brings her mini fan and carries it around campus. Many other students were seen walking during passing periods with their fans as a way to stay cool.
High temperatures cause concerns across campus
September 9, 2024
Features
Sophomore Kobe Ma with his Lego Robot. The robots use touch sensors to move and stop the robot. “We use Robotic C to code the robot,” said Ma.
New robotics teacher brings innovative concepts to campus
Valeria Aguilar, Staff Writer • September 24, 2024
Senior class president Ava Palacio talks about her vision for senior year. She has been president for the past four years and she has developed a close connection with her class, so she plans to make this last year as memorable as possible for them. “I want to have more events and a bunch of seniors are like ‘Oh I remember that’ or ‘I remember having such a good time,’” said Palacio.
Connecting with the class presidents
September 24, 2024
Photo credits: Beeken.net
David Beeken retires, leaving a legacy of teaching
June 7, 2024
Joshua Gonzalez playing at his most successful event at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena on January 6, although feeling anxious and overwhelmed with the big crowd Gonzalez pushed through in the moment and concentrated on playing the bass. “I was feeling very nervous honestly, like it was so unreal,” said Gonzalez.
Joshua Gonzalez's passion for music
May 30, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
The Beverly Hills home known for the infamous murder of Menendez brothers’ parents Jose and Mary “Kitty” Menendez. Jose Menendez bought the house for $4 million in 1988.
Who's the real monster?
Valeria Aguilar, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter’s tour and album brought in many new fans that took her to new heights by helping her sell out arenas and chart on the Billboard Hot lists. “If it wasn’t for this album, I wouldn’t have listened to her music to be honest,” said junior Bethany Tomenis.
Sabrina Carpenter’s success sweetens with the start of her new world tour
October 11, 2024
Senior Alexis Barboza drinking her Starbucks coffee in the morning. Her favorite drinks include an Iced Apple Crisp Oat Milk Shaken Espresso, a Strawberry Açaí Refresher, and a Caramel Frappuccino.
Starbucks vs. Dutch Bros, which do students pick?
September 20, 2024
An early screening of the movie premiered at Regal Edwards Cinema on Sept. 4 and 5. The movie was also shown in Screen X, a panoramic format that gives the movie a 360° effect.
The juice is loose: Beetlejuice returns 35 years later
September 17, 2024
Opinion
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
Kassandra Aguirre, Editor in Chief • October 15, 2024
According to the University of San Diego (UCSD), the average high school student receives about 6.8 hours of homework every week, about an hour of homework every day depending on the class and teacher. As junior students enroll in more AP courses than ever, they are expected to familiarize themselves with, complete and engage in college level rigor.
Delving into the junior year difficulties
October 11, 2024
Sketches of Aphrodite, a Greek goddess, for upcoming promotional Homecoming panels designed by sophomore Sanna Ingram, a student in art teacher Christine Schwandt’s Art II class. Aphrodite is well known for representing love and passion, with a special ability to bring people in with desire. Despite many people having a negative view of the theme, these panels are made to encompass more of an artistic view and attract more students.
Olympus in the homecoming limelight
September 27, 2024
The bell schedule currently in effect imposed for all the high schools in the West Covina Unified school district. It has been the schedule used for the last at least 20 years and has not been altered since until the change to the starting time for classes before the 2022-2023 school year. Following the passing of Senate Bill 328 in 2022, high schools in California were required to have a starting time no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
The block schedule dilemma
September 16, 2024
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The Beverly Hills home known for the infamous murder of Menendez brothers’ parents Jose and Mary “Kitty” Menendez. Jose Menendez bought the house for $4 million in 1988.

Who's the real monster?

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Senior Gabriel Vincent Franco sits at the circle stage and holds a Palestinian flag to raise awareness regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict today. He was anxious to go forward with his plan and discussed it with his parents the night before. “Yesterday I was worried that something would happen, so were my parents… So we talked about it and I thought about it and I came to the decision that I’m not doing anything wrong,” said Franco.

Student expression silenced by administration

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According to the University of San Diego (UCSD), the average high school student receives about 6.8 hours of homework every week, about an hour of homework every day depending on the class and teacher. As junior students enroll in more AP courses than ever, they are expected to familiarize themselves with, complete and engage in college level rigor.

Delving into the junior year difficulties

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West Covina libraries signs on Pkwy also include a poster on the building stating “West Covina Library is Currently Closed” with servine hours and a recommendation to us in-person service at the Baldwin Park Library.

West Covina Library remains closed after 3 years of renovations

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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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The flag football team listens to a pep talk from Head Coach Rebecca Hernandez before their game against San Dimas. Following this was a chant that precedes every Bulldog sporting event,“Bulldogs on me, Bulldogs on three, one, two, three, Bulldogs!”
A first for flag football, a look into the new team’s progression
Kassandra Aguirre, Editor in Chief • August 19, 2024
One of the many gameplay differences that makes girls flag football more distinct from traditional football is the lack of the use of field goals. Due to the high emphasis on passing and running plays, field goals are removed from flag football. CIF rule book rules that a team may only score touchdowns, points after touchdowns, and safeties.
Girls flag football will become an upcoming fall sport
Justin Cabrera, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
Uruguayan striker, Luiz Suarez, reunited with his former Barcelona teammates. Lionel Messi at the far left with a drink in his hand, Luis Suarez next to him, then Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Suarez ended 2023 winning as best player and best striker for his season at Brasileirao after 17 league goals with Gremio. Photo by Jaime Uribarri
The rise of soccer in America
Alezandro Argueta and Justin Cabrera • March 15, 2024
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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