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Authors: Estaban Perez, Kevin Perez, Aron Perez Driving without a license might seem like no big deal, but it can lead to serious consequences. From legal trouble to dangerous accidents, one decision can affect your future. Is it worth the risk? Driving without a license is dangerous and illegal. A driver’s license proves that a person has passed tests showing they understand traffic laws and know how to drive safely. Without proper training and certification, drivers are mor

Author: Alicia Beloy Paige Bueckers is one of the most talented and influential players in women’s basketball today. From breaking records in college to inspiring young athletes everywhere, she continues to shape the future of the sport. Paige Bueckers is a phenomenal college basketball player mostly known for her skill, confidence, and leadership on the court. Before playing at the collegiate level, she gained world wide attention in high school at Hopkins Minnesota for her

Authors: Vale Duran, Jason Giron Vazquez, & Logan Ramos Saint Patrick's Day is on March 17th; it is a holiday full of tradition, and for many around the world it is a special day. Learn about Irish history, symbols like the shamrock, and why people celebrate this holiday every year. St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17th and it celebrates St. Patrick, who helped bring Christianity to Ireland. People celebrate by wearing green, having parades, and eating Irish food. We want to wri

Author: Ailyn Diaz Finalist for The New York Times Tiny Memoir contest! It's eight p.m., bedtime. Mom kisses us goodnight before heading to work. I didn’t know she left everything behind, with two little girls at twenty-five, coming to the U.S, alone, broken. Our childhoods were pretty dresses, new toys, and fun times at the zoo; hers were night shifts and early school morning drives. In the zoo’s bear exhibit, Mom dozes off on the bench, exhausted from her shifts. She hid he

Authors: Kaylie Miranda, Karibel Bolanos, and Zaira Moreno Deleon A spotlight on Hayward Twin Oaks 9th/10th grade teachers. Ms. Valdez Cristina Valdes is a Spanish teacher at HTOM. She teaches Spanish from Spanish 1 all the way to Spanish 4. She works with more than 100 students at the school. She loves teaching Spanish because she really likes the culture and enjoys helping students learn a new language. Her favorite part of the job is when students work together. Her least

Author: Liz Monroy As the new season kicks off, our Girls Soccer team is ready to make a statement, and they need the whole school behind them. Our captains for this season are Lucero Manzo Ochoa and Itzel Ceciliah Hernandez . They are taking charge this year and working together to keep the team steady. After weeks of conditioning and preseason practices, the players are stepping onto the field with a lot of determination and big goals. This year isn’t just about winning gam

Authors: Alisson Resendiz, Karyme Perez, Lucero Manzo Ochoa, and Mariana Saldivar Many families across the United States are affected by ICE enforcement, creating fear and uncertainty in communities. What is ICE doing? Why is it serious? What rights do you have if ICE comes to your door and detains you? Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE, is a government agency that enforces immigration laws. In recent years, ICE has increased arrests, home visits, and det

March 2-6th: Parent-Teacher Conferences Sunday, March 8: Daylight Saving Time Begins Friday, March 20: First Day of Spring Friday, March 20: No School March 30-April 3: Spring Break

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By: Cyrene Valdellon New Year’s resolution trend!

Author: Gio Pina Everyone needs a hero for their own reasons. This project shows why having a hero is needed for everyone. Everyone faces their own challenges and while dealing with those challenges having a hero can help you with that challenge you're going through, with them inspiring you and helping you grow as an individual. Anyone can inspire you, friends and relatives, and  superheroes too. Anyone can be your hero. Having a hero can be very common and it stems from bein

Author: Nyles Madison & Aron Perez Jeffrey Dahmer was an American serial killer whose crimes shocked the United States in the late 20th century. He was born on May 21, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and showed signs of emotional and behavioral problems from a young age. Dahmer struggled with feelings of isolation, alcohol abuse, and difficulty forming normal relationships, which later played a role in his criminal behavior. Jeffrey Dahmer (High School) Between 1978 and 1991,

Author: Sofia Gonzalez On January 6, 2021, the United States capitol was violently attacked during the certification of the presidential election. This event shocked the nation and raised real, serious questions about just democracy, political division, and accountability in America. On January 6 2021, so many people in Washington DC, many of whom supported the then president Donald Trump. As Congress met to certify the results of the 2020 election, parts of the crowd stormed

Author: Atticus Amado This just in: Donald Trump might be related to Adolf Hitler.  Both Trump and Hitler have German ancestry and they both love to invade random countries whenever they feel like it. Trump’s grandfather on his paternal side might've had some secret brother who was actually Hitler. Both were born somewhat close to the time, and both in Germany!  Trump also throws military parades just like Hitler, except Trump did it really badly since he was like 30 years ol

Author: Angelina Buckingham I wrote this poem to highlight immigration, so others can be aware about the harsh reality of what immigrants are experiencing and going through. The purpose for this is to hopefully leave others who read left with some sympathy for Hispanic immigrants because it's unfair how they are being treated, And their needs to be justice. Hope and desire for a better life, the American dream. Drifting away from Mexico, a tender soul, Thirteen years old, whe

Author: Jake Troung & Angel Lopez We will explain what emulation is and what its purpose is. We also will explain what the difference is between pirating & emulation. Being able to preserve older games with their discontinued consoles gives us the ability to emulate them over to modern computers. Therefore not letting those pieces of history go to waste. Games like Tetris and the Oregon Trail are fascinating games that would have been lost over time. Being able to emulate the

Author: Isabella Podborney Santa Claus is very busy with Christmas just passing, he and the elves are already preparing for next Christmas this year! In this project I'll share cool and funny stories about Santa, what he does to get ready for Christmas, and some amazing Santa Sightings from around the world taken by kids and parents who have seen him in previous years! Santa Claus is super busy right now because Christmas has just passed and he wants to get a headstart for 20

Author: Melany Aguirre This car is said to be able to compete against Corvette and Porsche, what makes it so special? This car was designed with physics in mind. The first priority was making sure the car obeyed the laws of physics and the second was to make sure it looked like a Toyota. The GR GT is the baby of the Toyota the everyday person knows and loves and Toyota’s Gazoo Racing coming together to make something that everyone can love. The car is long and wide, but slim