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WCHS Insight
The Student News Site of West Covina High School

WCHS Insight
The Student News Site of West Covina High School

WCHS Insight
News
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
Arianna Alvarado, Staff Writer • 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”
Angelina Shepherd, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025
Every 15 Minutes returns to educate students about drunk driving
Every 15 Minutes returns to educate students about drunk driving
March 10, 2025
Keyi Chen’s school identification photo taken his freshmen year.
Remembering Keyi Chen
February 27, 2025
Sophomore Daniel Vo looks over his HOBY submission. He did prior research about the program before filling out an essay to learn more about the cause and what the program holds. He was fascinated by the nationwide scale of the event and the opportunity that it presents. “I want to go into more stuff like that, and use the connections or the people or the resources I get from there to expand on what I’m currently doing,” said Vo.
Sophomore Daniel Vo accepted into HOBY
February 25, 2025
Features
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
Angelina Shepherd, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025
Ings' friends gather next to the “Empowering Kids with Autism” sign at the walk-a-thon to show support. “During the event a lot of my friends came and helped out as well,” Ing said.
Alyssa Ing raises awareness through her nonprofit organization Empowering Kids With Autism
March 20, 2025
A day in the life of Dr. Park
A day in the life of Dr. Park
February 28, 2025
Junior Tony Hoang is the president of the club. His passion for investing led him to create this club, which aims to to teach high schoolers financial literacy and the fundamentals of investing. As the president, he manages and runs the club planning and keeping everything in order. “I handle all the club’s paperwork, plan events, organize activities, and fundraisers,” said Hoang.
Invest in your future with the YIS club
February 24, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
Emergence, the closing act, gets a standing ovation following their performance.
West Co-Chella was a rockin’ rodeo
Maddux Marquez, Staff Writer • 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
Junior Celeste Carrillo writes in her planner and regularly reviews her calendars to help her achieve her goals this year. Carrillo bought a planner to manage her time and stay organized. “I learned that I need to have a lot more time management,” said Carrillo.
Turning resolutions into realities
January 21, 2025
Opinion
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
Marianna Ayala, Copy Editor • 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
In front of houses, residents display multiple signs redirecting others from being near, around, or on their property. Establishments in public spaces are not the only places that are under constant surveillance. In neighborhoods, walking down sidewalks, or even in driveways, people might find themselves being recorded. “I do feel like I have that layer of protection when I’m in public,” senior Mya Salama said.
Constant surveillance affecting childhood
March 19, 2025
Trending Stories
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SAG-AFTRA members and supporters protesting on July 18, 2023 in New York City. The labor controversy involved both writers and actors protesting againsts studios for better pay and working conditions. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse was the biggest project affected by the strike yet.

The continued delay of “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse”

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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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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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School milk served September 5 but expired 3 days early

School food causes complaints among students

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Senior Melanie Herrera at her volleyball senior night with her twin sister and older brothers. She doesn’t think that her role as the eldest daughter affects her closeness with her siblings, but she thinks that there is a change in the dynamics between her and her siblings. “I feel like it affects it with the oldest son. Not that we compete or anything, but I feel like we have a different dynamic than him and the youngest one,” said Herrera.

Birth order theory is true

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Sports
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
Junior Anthony Cristofaro holds a tub of santacruz electrolytes on Monday. “I got a whole lot better mentally and physically,” Cristofaro said.
Fitness influencers positively change teen lifestyles
Maddux Marquez, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
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En Español
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