Author: Liz Monroy Ballet Folklorico, often shortened to folklorico, is both a performance genre and a living project of cultural preservation. It blends traditional regional dances from across Mexico with theatrical staging, trained choreography, and spectacular costumes to produce an immediately recognizable, deeply symbolic art form. At once local and national, folklorico celebrates the many people, histories and musical languages that make up Mexico's cultural mosaic. Bal

Author: Melany Aguirre Many fans have said that McLaren has a clear preference in drivers, has papaya rules fixed this issue or made it worse? Firstly, what is “Papaya Rules”? Papaya Rules are the set of rules that both the McLaren drivers have to follow (Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri). The main reason for these rules are to keep the peace and keep everything fair, these rules say the drivers should be trying their best but shouldn’t be causing problems (crashing into each o

By: Karibel Bolanos & Kaylie Miranda A spotlight of the Hayward Twin Oaks front counseling team. Ms. Gisselle Ms. Gisselle Santella is our academic counselor, and she works on scheduling, helps students who are struggling, and supports seniors with choosing and applying to colleges. She really enjoys her job, especially connecting with students, and she says she doesn’t have a least favorite part. One of the craziest things she has done is work full time here while also going

Author: Manny Angeles If you’re bored of any of the music you’ve been listening to and need something new to help expand your music taste then you’re in luck. Today I’m here to give 5 new song recommendations from each of the top 5 genres (Rock, Jazz, R&B, Pop, Rap and Soul). So by the end of this segment I hope you guys are taking these suggestions. So for Rock we’re starting off with my favorite band, The Beatles, and a song that y’all should listen to is “Here, There and E

Last updated: December 3, 2025 Did you know that winter has the highest suicide rate of all the seasons? Did you know that Sudan has more pyramids than any country in the world? Did you know that the human circulatory system is more than 60,000 miles long? Archive : Did you know that on the first Thanksgiving they ate duck instead of turkey? Did you know that most of the vitamin D you get from the sun is absorbed through your inner elbows? Did you know that bobbing for apples

Author: Nyles Madison AI is becoming a big part of classrooms, it has its ups and downs. In this paper we cover the pros, cons, and reasons that teachers and students might use generative AI for.  As lots of you all know, AI is easy to access, and even easier to use. This brings lots of benefits to the classroom, for teachers, they have easy access to new lessons, which can help if they are in a time crunch. They can personalize learning for students in the blink of an eye, w

Authors: Karibel Bolanos & Kaylie Miranda A spotlight of the Hayward Twin Oaks front office team. Ms. Nelly Ms. Nelly Madina takes care of attendance and the lunch program at our school. She does a lot to keep the campus clean and enjoys being around students who want to make a positive difference. Her favorite part of the job is interacting with students, and her least favorite part is meetings. The craziest thing she’s seen at work was finding human feces on campus and when

Author: Mathias Silva As of writing this, the government has been shut down for 32 days. In comparison, the longest government shutdown in US history lasted 35 days. A record that's dangerously close to being broken, what began as a standoff over budget priorities has catapulted into a nationwide halt to several crucial services, disrupting the lives of millions in America. The government shutdown will cause Federal workers to work without pay until the government reopens. To

Author: Ciel Ledesma Have you thought about becoming a famous tiktok influencer? In this article we will cover what you need to make a successful video. The first thing that is needed to make a TikTok video successful is having the materials you need. The thing you need is something to record with, this can be a phone, or ipad. You also need to know how to use tiktok. This means knowing how to use things like filters, and music in the background. You also need to make sure th

Author: Liz Monroy The article offers an inside look at our volleyball team, featuring interviews with players who share their experiences, challenges, and motivations. It highlights how our practices build both focus and skill and teamwork, showing how communication and dedication help us grow stronger together on and off the court. The Team Seniors: Alicia Beloy, Brittany Rivera, Noura Abdallah, Deborah Barroso, Elysia Rae Juniors: Mariam Faqiri, Giselle Bravo, Itzel Hernan

By Itzel Hernandez & Miguel Mejia-Rios Best Overall: Mr. Mahoney  Most Creative: Zion & Mylah Best Group/Trio: Karyme, Lucero, Mariana Best Duo: Emily Martinez and Sofia Potter Funniest: Ms. Nelly

Author: Melany Aguirre Marc Marquez made his debut in Motogp in 2013. Immediately, he cemented himself as a legend in the sport. Suddenly, one crash would change his life forever. Marc Marquez was already having problems with his bike so accidents were to be expected, but no one expected it to almost end his career. It was May 3, 2020, the day of the race. There were four laps to go and the commentators were already chatting about Marc’s bike, saying it looked “loose”. Right

Author: Jose Hernandez What harm can trash do? It turns out it can do a lot. By letting trash be on the ground it will be moved to a new location. That new location would end up being the ocean. With the ocean filled up on trash, fish might accidentally eat it and because they eat it they would choke on it and die. Picking up trash is very important so what is the best way to do it?  The best way to do it is to work together as a community. The more there are of us the more t

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Author: Angelina Buckingham Bay Area news regarding immigration and politics, environmental factors, and sports. Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 in Alameda near Coast Guard Island, a protest erupted over a federal immigration deployment, leading to clashes between demonstrators and federal agents. Reports indicated that the protests became heated,including a shooting incident late that night where Coast Guard police fired at a U-Haul truck, resulting in two injuries.Two people w

Author: Isabella Podborny People illegally parking in handicapped spots has been an issue since the spots were made. At Hayward Twin Oaks about 2-7 cars per day actually have handicapped placards. Friends and siblings from previous graduating classes have said this is a problem since they have been here. It's an issue that's been discussed but never improved. The misuse of the school's accessible parking spots that are SPECIFICALLY reserved for those in need continues to be a

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By: Ciel Ledesma & Amaya Long Drama is beneficial because it helps with communication skills, reduces high school drop outs, and helps people learn about the arts.  Drama is beneficial because it helps with communication skills, reduces high school drop outs, and helps people learn about the arts. From learning to read to the in-depth study of Shakespearean literature, drama can play a significant role. The statistics from the studies below show that most of the public feels

Author: Liz Monroy Planning is exciting but raising the money to make it happen is a challenge! As a lot of students know, the Costa Rica trip is coming up in 2026 and many more trips in the future. Our goal for each student who wants to attend this trip is $3,500, and with teamwork, we can reach that goal. Fundraising is not only a way to raise money, but also a chance to bring our community together. Some simple ideas include bake sales, car wash, and yard sales. All these

Author: Zaira Moreno I wanted to make staff birthdays my project because I feel like sometimes we want to know someone's birthday and...