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On Jan. 26, students gather in the Bonita Vista High dance room to participate in a Hip-Hop dance workshop held by BVH dance company Get to the Pointe (GTP). Students learned a dance routine to the song “Hypnotic Data”, by the popular singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer, Odetari. The dance routine was choreographed and taught by Sophomore Dana Robles.

A step into a new direction

Dani Fincher, Staff Artist
February 2, 2024
On Jan. 25, Sophomore 
Alessandra Escobar-Moeller is wearing an outfit that is influenced by the coquette aesthetic. Her outfit features a hair bow which is a prominent accessory in coquette fashion. Escobar-Moeller is sitting in International Baccalaureate (IB) coordinator Jared Phelpss office for a presentation about the IB program during fourth period.

Femininity takes charge

Delilah Bannister, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
English 9, International Baccalaureate (IB) Literature and English Language Development teacher Raymond Chhan’s classroom features characters from the Japanese Manga series “One Piece.” This was created by his former students along with the various artworks displayed in his room.

Appreciating students talents

Carlos Cartlidge, Podcast Manager
January 16, 2024
On Dec. 3, freshmen Viviana Blanco (left) and Elizabeth Hoffman (right) reflect on the debate rounds they have participated in at a speech and debate tournament. Debate is one of the many extracurriculars of fictional character Rory Gilmore from the show Gilmore Girls. This is why Blanco and Hoffman are among the many teenage girls who idolize Rory Gilmore.

The Rory Gilmore effect

Antoinette Gilbert, News Editor
January 10, 2024
The 2023 Spotify Wrapped was released on Nov. 29 and sophomore Maya Delgado shows her favorite music artist through her top artists, songs, genre and more. Other students expressed how their music reflects who they are and their personality.

Spotify Wrapped released

Cielo Muniz Sigala, News Editor
December 8, 2023
On Nov. 29, Word War II prison camp survivor Thomas Crosby presents to students at Bonita Vista High (BVH). Crosby talks about what his life was like during the war in camp Santo Tomas as a child.

The importance of knowing a first hand story

Madison Knudson, Arts & Culture Editor
December 8, 2023
On Nov. 27, senior William Fowler enjoys a game of Fortnite from the comfort of his home. Similar to many others, Fowler has enjoyed Epic Games bringing OG Fortnite back to the game.

A leap back in time

Isaiah Nafarrete, Features Editor
December 2, 2023
Retro revives into modern culture

Retro revives into modern culture

Aparri Tarpley, Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
On Oct. 21, families attended the annual princess project event as well as volunteers that help throughout the duration of the event. This event offers students a variety of dresses, even some for five dollars for prom.

The mission for affordable dresses

Alexa Valencia, Podcast Manager
November 6, 2023
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