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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

 Students vote on ballots and receive “I Voted” stickers to make the voting experience more realistic. Hoang ordered 1,000 stickers in hopes that many would come out to vote. Ballots were later counted by Hoang’s 5th period government students.
Students make a show of democracy in the first school-wide mock election
Valeria Aguilar and Sofia Trujillo November 6, 2024
Sophomore Divine Lane shares her thoughts on the pressures around drug use. Lane credits a part of her worries about drug use to the new and deadly drug, Fentanyl. Teenagers can risk their lives by not knowing if the substances they use are laced. “You now have to be a lot more careful about using drugs because everything is laced and that can always become a big thing. I personally don’t want to encounter that and risk my life for doing it, so I just think it's important to just be careful,” said Lane.
Students combat drug culture on campus
Sofia Trujillo, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
G Farms is one of the two vendors offering fresh produce. According to World Hunger Relief, a non-profit dedicated towards ending world hunger, some people choose to shop at a farmers' market rather than a grocery store because locally-grown food offers higher levels of vitamins and minerals.
How community is built at the West Covina Farmers Market
Grace Torres, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
“Beast Games” is a reality competition show where contestants sign up to compete against other players in overnight games and challenges for a cash prize of 5 million dollars. The series was introduced this year and had multiple popular youtubers like Logan Paul and Kai Cenat featured in the videos. However, the series received backlash for the accusations headed by Youtube baker Rosanna Pansino regarding her own experience and that of other players who claim that the playing conditions were unfair and were denied basic commodities and care. (Photo via Beast Games website)
MrBeast faces the end
Arianna Alvarado, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024
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?
October 11, 2024
Senior Karissa Victoria talks about how there isn’t any reason why her friends shouldn't be allowed to befriend whoever they want. For her it is circumstantial. “The opp didn’t do them dirty, so I don't see why they shouldn’t talk to them,” said Victoria.
Be mature. Be friends with your friends’ opps
Sophea Rios, Assistant Editor • November 13, 2024
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Cross country: Alexander Escalante

Alexander Escalante is a four year cross-country athlete and current varsity runner and team captain.  Cross country is one of the only sports that has a team that trains year round, causing many to shy away.  For him, cross country isn't just a sport, it's a test of strength, discipline and heart, and has taught him that although the sport is painful, he can work through its difficulties. "Some things I like to look back on are honestly all the races I've had throughout the years and how I've come to grow from them, learn from them. They're really great experiences," said Escalante.
Senior fall athletes leaving a legacy
Maddux Marquez, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
 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
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