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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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Left to right, seniors Taylor Maranan, Isabella Gonzales, Linh Diep, juniors Colbie Maranan and Olivia Hoang celebrate the win of the fourth set. At this time the score for the win was tied which later changed to Rowland's win. "If any team is gonna go to CIF, like, from West Covina, it should be our team," Taylor Maranan said.
Seniors spike the last ball
Isabella Garduno, Staff Writer • October 16, 2025
Cold air comes out of a new generation cryotherapy chamber from the company CryoAction in a regeneration studio in Brno, Czech Republic. Principal Charles Park wants athletes to be able to recover after training by using the cryotherapy chamber. “Our idea is our athletes will go from practice right to the cryotherapy chamber and cool their body down to 50 some degrees.” Photo by NáskokBrno (Wikimedia Commons)
The Lab: a new recovery resource for athletes
Paz Toma, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025
Campus security Jerome Pratt covers his nose as the smell lingers around the M building. The smell affects how he does his job since it makes being posted up there difficult. “It's hard to be in that area. I kind of just make my way to a new section,” Pratt said.
Campus odor sparks concern; administration says trash was the cause
October 3, 2025
Resources and Hotlines for suicide prevention
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September 19, 2025
The white paint covers the previous mural, a gray bulldog with a red, spiked collar in a night setting, donated by Class of 2006.
Students adapt to new campus changes
September 11, 2025
Features
A poster of the homecoming theme of “fairytales” is displayed widely, covering the whole ASB store. As people buy their tickets, they discuss with one another as homecoming closes in. Photo by Xavier Cheng
Leadership chooses this year’s homecoming theme
Xavier Cheng, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025
The RAWC banner that Team 968 takes to competitions to represent who they are. The banner is one of many items to represent the team such as posters, flyers and T-shirts that members wear.
RAWC 968: The team that teaches
October 2, 2025
English teacher Theodore Moser works at his desk in class, while his freshman students focus on their work. Teachers also see a positive change in students’ study habits.
How study habits change from freshman to senior year
October 1, 2025
Junior Dulce Raygoza believes that modern Hispanic artists are opening new doors and expanding their audience outside of the Latin market. She believes they are making Hispanic culture more known throughout the world despite a potential language barrier. “I think we have some really good music that helps connect people from all over the world,” Raygoza said.
Breaking language barriers: the rise of Hispanic music
September 30, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
A satirical summer, our up-and-coming laughs
A satirical summer, our up-and-coming laughs
Angelina Shepherd, Staff writer • May 29, 2025
One of the three popular ferris wheels found near the back of the fair lit up by the many colorful lights. People on this attraction get a nice overview of the fair or a break from walking around.
The LA County Fair returns
May 21, 2025
The Huntington Library, home to one-of-a-kind botanical gardens.
Entertain yourself with local museums this summer
May 20, 2025
Junior Samantha Marron plays the role of Alexandra “Alex” Flynn Scott, as Alex shares her journey and experiences as a child with cancer before she passed away. The play revolves around Alex’s story, including her efforts to raise money for childhood cancer research through a lemonade stand.
Samantha Marron’s debut in “The Amazing Lemonade Girl”
May 14, 2025
Opinion
Junior Isabel Merino Ibanez on Oct. 3, describes why fall is her favorite season, Halloween is one of her favorite holidays and she loves the weather and colors it brings. ¨The tradition of trick-or-treating, also dressing-up. So much fun for colorguard and band. We have the rehearsal every year where we dress up in Halloween costume,¨ Merino Ibanez said.
The best season of the year is here
RoxyRyan Catano, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025
A sample of the school lunch: a spicy chicken sandwich, juice, chocolate milk, fruit taken from the leftovers, fries with ketchup, and a water bottle. The chicken sandwich is an item that has gained popularity among students. “I usually get the chicken sandwich every day,” Zacarias said.
OPINION: Can healthier meals maintain appeal?
September 30, 2025
Grammarly ad pops up on Google Doc on Sep. 28 while using a school-provided Chromebook. Grammarly has been turned off multiple times on Google Docs, but continues popping up. "If you click it, it just shows up on your next Google Doc. So it's basically one of the most useless buttons I've ever seen," Olmsted said.
OPINION: Grammarly’s irritating advertisement pressures students to use their extension
September 30, 2025
In between the E hallway and girls’ locker room, the benches are a spot to stay covered away from the sun. Though, the tables closest to the locker room used to have some shade, but do not as of now due to the trimmed branches of the tree. (Wendy Mac)
Trees on campus should not be trimmed in the summer
September 22, 2025
Trending Stories
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A poster of the homecoming theme of “fairytales” is displayed widely, covering the whole ASB store. As people buy their tickets, they discuss with one another as homecoming closes in. Photo by Xavier Cheng

Leadership chooses this year’s homecoming theme

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Cold air comes out of a new generation cryotherapy chamber from the company CryoAction in a regeneration studio in Brno, Czech Republic. Principal Charles Park wants athletes to be able to recover after training by using the cryotherapy chamber. “Our idea is our athletes will go from practice right to the cryotherapy chamber and cool their body down to 50 some degrees.” Photo by NáskokBrno (Wikimedia Commons)

The Lab: a new recovery resource for athletes

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Junior Isabel Merino Ibanez on Oct. 3, describes why fall is her favorite season, Halloween is one of her favorite holidays and she loves the weather and colors it brings. ¨The tradition of trick-or-treating, also dressing-up. So much fun for colorguard and band. We have the rehearsal every year where we dress up in Halloween costume,¨ Merino Ibanez said.

The best season of the year is here

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Left to right, seniors Taylor Maranan, Isabella Gonzales, Linh Diep, juniors Colbie Maranan and Olivia Hoang celebrate the win of the fourth set. At this time the score for the win was tied which later changed to Rowland's win. "If any team is gonna go to CIF, like, from West Covina, it should be our team," Taylor Maranan said.

Seniors spike the last ball

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Campus security Jerome Pratt covers his nose as the smell lingers around the M building. The smell affects how he does his job since it makes being posted up there difficult. “It's hard to be in that area. I kind of just make my way to a new section,” Pratt said.

Campus odor sparks concern; administration says trash was the cause

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Left to right, seniors Taylor Maranan, Isabella Gonzales, Linh Diep, juniors Colbie Maranan and Olivia Hoang celebrate the win of the fourth set. At this time the score for the win was tied which later changed to Rowland's win. "If any team is gonna go to CIF, like, from West Covina, it should be our team," Taylor Maranan said.
Seniors spike the last ball
Isabella Garduno, Staff Writer • October 16, 2025
Junior and wrestler Elias Huerta does chemistry homework in the quad before wrestling practice. Huerta had to balance wrestling, homework, and social life. ¨I had all this homework to do and my grades started to drop, but I stuck with it because I didn't want to go home and say I quit,” Huerta said. Photo by Carmen Argueta
Understanding athlete burnout in high school
Carmen Argueta, Staff Writer • September 22, 2025
School sports vs. club sports: How each shapes athletes
Aleenah Zepeda, Staff writer • September 19, 2025
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En Español
Yuka descubre la verdad sobre los productos de cuidado personal
Paz Toma, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025
Angelina Aguero, estudiante de último año, participa en el sorteo anual femenino del Mt. SAC Invitational 2024 el 25 de octubre de 2024. Aguero cree que entrenar por la mañana y comer un buen plato de pasta la ayudarán a lograr un nuevo récord personal. Foto de Belinda Parra.
Deportes comienzan a implementar prácticas en la mañana
Cassandra Salazar, Staff Writer • September 25, 2025
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