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: 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

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

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: Karibel Bolanos & Kaylie Miranda A spotlight of the Hayward Twin Oaks front counseling team. Ms. Tylor   Tylor Davis is an education specialist who helps students with their academics and supports teachers so they can help students. She really likes her job, and her favorite part is that every day is different and she never knows what to expect. Her least favorite part is when students are having a bad day and have an attitude. The craziest thing she has experienced w

On the behalf of Student Government, we request both High School and Middle School to help us make Hayward Twin Oaks a better community. Over the last few months, we have noticed that some people are not interested in school activities so we eagerly ask for your recommendations! Please fill out this form!! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2JjgX23qTxjGVOE1-w7lSopUVRn3A8T6KwNjb3Y3XQ6nWpg/viewform?usp=dialog

Author: Nyles Madison If you walk through the halls, there’s a good chance you’ll spot someone battling it out in Clash Royale, before class or during lunch. The game is pretty popular—but some students say it might actually help your brain, not just your trophy count.  Clash royale isn’t just placing cards and praying. It actually has some themes of strategy, like managing elixir, which is the point system you need to place cards, counting elixir, and different counters to u

Author: Farideh Dormishian "Our Chess Club is now up and running! Students of all skill levels—from complete beginners to advanced players—are invited to join us every Wednesday during lunch in Room B2. Whether you’re looking to learn the basics, sharpen your strategy, or simply enjoy a friendly match, Chess Club offers a welcoming and supportive space to challenge your mind and connect with fellow players. We hope to see you there!"