Authors: Alisson Resendiz & Karyme Perez California's new phone law could change school life for many students. The law limits phone use during school hours to reduce distractions and improve learning. Some students agree with the law while others think phones should still be allowed in certain situations. The state of California introduced a new bill requiring schools to prohibit the use of phones in classes. This law will assist students in paying more attention to their st

Authors: Lucero Manzo Ochoa & Mariana Saldivar What is Mother’s Day? Well, in case you don’t know, let me tell you. Mother’s Day is celebrated every year, usually in May, to honor and appreciate mothers and mother figures. The holiday actually started in the United States and was created by Anna Jarvis in the early 1900s. She wanted a day to recognize the sacrifices mothers make for their children. Over time, it became an official holiday and spread to other countries. Today,

Author: Jason Giron Vazquez May 4th, also called Star Wars day, is a wildly popular unofficial holiday amongst fans of the franchise. Learn where ”May the fourth be with you” comes from and why fans love it. May 4th, known as Star Wars day, is a special day when fans celebrate the Star Wars movies and the famous saying “may the fourth be with you” people celebrate by watching the movies, dressing up as characters and sharing their love for the series online and at events. Thi

Authors: Kaylie Miranda, Karibel Bolanos, Zaira Moreno Deleon A spotlight on Hayward Twin Oaks 11th/12th grade teachers. Mrs. Dormishian Farideh Dormishian teaches pre-calculus, calculus, algebra, and robotics, and she really loves her job. Her favorite part is when her students understand the lessons. Her least favorite part is saying goodbye to her students at the end of the year. One of the craziest things that happened was when a student used invisible ink to cheat by wri

Authors: Aron Perez, Esteban Perez, Kevin Perez Did you know summer jobs can help teens prepare for the future? This project explains how having a summer job teaches responsibility, independence, communication, and important life skills while also helping teenagers earn money and gain experience. Summer jobs can be very helpful for teenagers. They teach responsibility and help teens learn how to manage their time. Having a job means showing up on time, following instructions,