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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

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
Seniors and an AVID class listen to a representative from VanGuard University providing information about their college and what they have to offer to students. Location-wise some of these schools are very far away… It's just for convenience…You're learning about a school that you might not be able to go to,” said Aguilar.
College rep visits continue
Carlee Macias, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
From left to right seniors Alejandro Martinez Cavazos, Sophea Rios, Kristina Fuentes, and sophomores Francesca Rios and Adelia Li on their first Roblox club meeting on Oct. 2 in room M-5. The meeting discussed what their club is about and introduced their officers as it was kept a secret until the day of the meeting.
Alejandro Martinez Cavazos makes a mark in club involvement
Isabel Benitez, Sports Team Manager • October 25, 2024
A frightfully fun night at Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash
A frightfully fun night at Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash
Grace Torres, Staff Writer • October 29, 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
Junior Cora Peterson completing her work during class since she only got six hours of sleep the night before. Peterson believes the less amount of sleep she gets negatively affects her days at school, by causing her to be distracted or fall asleep. “The less sleep I get, the more likely I fall asleep in my other classes, or I’m very disengaged, which slows me down,” said Peterson.
How teenagers are sacrificing sleep for success
Marianna Ayala, Copy Editor • November 1, 2024
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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
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