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Lauralai Gilbert

Lauralai Gilbert, News Editor

I am currently a sophomore attending Bonita Vista High and this is my second year on staff. I was a photographer in my previous year and I am a staff artist this year. I joined the Crusader because I enjoy the experience of informing people about issues occurring in our community and getting to know my peers. Overall, it's a great experience that I’m having. Outside of newspaper, I hope to learn a new language and practice my art skills. 

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As Valentines day approaches, the Crusader celebrates by talking to community members about their favorite romantic comedies (romcoms). A film strip captures a box of chocolates and popcorn, classic snacks for watching a romcom.

Rom Com Reviews

February 1, 2023
At Bonita Vista High (BVH) on Jan. 26 during lunch in the Counseling Center, a National Guard Scholarship presentation was held. California Army National Guard Staff Sergeant Dante Burce and Lead Generator Zinnia Murillo talk to senior Giselle Geering about the different positions in the ROTC program.

[Video] National Guards presents an alternative path

January 30, 2023
Since Jan. 23 at Bonita Vista High (BVH), Baronial posters hang on lockers. The posters promote Baronial ticket sales for the first time in three years.

[Photo] Baronial makes a comeback

January 25, 2023
The Supreme Court has recently passed a legislative law protecting same-sex marriage. This has granted a sense of relief for same-sex couples.

[Photo] Legislation leads to liberation

January 23, 2023
As the number of students getting sick increases, the funding for BVH’s next school year decreases. BVH Attendance Coordinator Antonio Gutierrez encourages students to clear their absences for it to be considered excused.

Respiratory disease falls on BVH

January 19, 2023
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[Photo] The battle of the networks

January 24, 2023
Upperclassmen students at BVH should be allowed access to open campus lunch. Businesses around the campus can benefit students when lines for lunch at school are too long or students who may have not packed lunch.

[Photo] Fulfilling students’ palates with an open campus lunch

January 15, 2023
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

December 6, 2022
The sound of music tends to sooth the mind and help others concentrate better. Blasting harmony music create warm insides for many students.

[Photo] The power of music

November 30, 2022
Guadalupe Gonzalez begins the class warmup as he plays the Guitarron (a large bass guitar). Each student is incorporating their own part into the symphony that is being created.

The music to our ears

November 1, 2022
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Editorial Cartoon

October 30, 2022
On Oct. 13 at Bonita Vista High, the girls tennis team plays against Mater Dei High. Ready to serve doubles, junior Paulina Escaiadillo begins the match serving while her doubles partner and junior Catherine Wunderly readies her stance.

[Photo] Disappointing loss to Mater Dei

October 24, 2022
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[Photo] Amateur no more

October 20, 2022
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Editorial Cartoon

October 16, 2022
On September 8, junior Aaliyah Victoria and senior Miles Tobitt held a peer counselor meeting in room 916. They discuss plans for the Health Fair that will take place at Bonita Vista High after spring break.

Peer Counselors plan Health Fair

October 12, 2022
There are many factors playing into traffic at BVH. This has caused frustrated parents and students in the busy mornings and afternoons.

[Photo] BVH traffic creates mayhem

October 12, 2022
Teachers have the ability to notice when students are not using the restrooms responsibly. Using E-hall pass the time limit will enforce this rule and create effective results.

[Photo] Yes/No: Are E-hall passes effective in the classroom?

September 27, 2022
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

September 11, 2022
On August 3, Advanced Placement English Language teacher Brian Bane lectures his 5th period class. He discusses the excerpt, “All Art is Propaganda,” with his students.

Swinging from golf course to classroom

September 1, 2022
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[Photo] Any kind of loss can be grieved

August 29, 2022
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[Photo] Respect is a right, not earned

August 6, 2022
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[Photo] Yes/No: Should students still wear masks after the mask mandate lift?

June 13, 2022
Enacted on Feb. 42 2022, the “Parental Rights in Education” bill will limit discussion about gender identity and sexual orientation. However, this bill affects LGBTQ+ students as their freedom of expression is regulated.

[Photo] Why we need to say gay

June 12, 2022
Four students in Mathew Lambert’s second period AP Government class stand to recite the pledge of allegiance. The rest of the class chooses to remain seating during the pledge.

Take a stand or take a seat

May 13, 2022
In Sept. of 2021, construction of Bonita Vista Highs (BVH) new track and field stadium began. Large construction vehicles were brought in to clear the field. By April of 2022 home side bleachers and a press box have been installed.

Seven month update on BVH track and field stadium construction

May 11, 2022
A teacher gets upset as the students are disrespectful during class. Disrespect is shown in various ways such as listening to music during class and talking back.

A teacher’s daily struggle against disrespectful students

May 1, 2022
On March 14, 2022, senior and star wrestler Isaac Lopez practices a with his partner in the Wrestling room. By the end of the 2021-2022 winter season Isaac Lopez ranked tenth place in California as a wrestler.

[Photo] Wrestling his way to top 10

July 21, 2022
On April 15 in the Bonita Vista High (BVH) south parking lot, Red Cross volunteer Santos Muniz assists junior Arianna Cruz check in for her blood donation. Before donating blood, donors must fill out a RapidPass health history questionnaire.

[Photo] “One donation can help save up to three lives”

April 18, 2022
Defender and sophomore Francine Imperial (15) runs with the ball. She passes to Attack and sophomore Malia Garcia (13) the ball just before their fifth goal.

[Photo] Photo gallery: Lady Barons gallop over the Lady Lancers

April 13, 2022
Vocal Music Department (VMD) Consultant Reina Bolles leads Music Machine in learning new choreography for their competition set. Bolles stepped up to help direct the VMD as a volunteer.

[Photo] On the in-Klein to recovery

March 12, 2022
Mindfulness comes in many ways and can be performed through many activities. Mindfulness can help with understanding ones thoughts and and helps control how they want to feel.

Mindfulness Monday and Wellness Wednesdays

March 5, 2022
Co-captain and midfielder and senior Ashley Escamilla gains control of the ball and tries to advance to the goal. She is currently looking for players she is able to pass the ball to

Success through teamwork

February 15, 2022
Seniors Andrea Sanchez-Veliz and Ricardo Hernandez carry their Salutatorian and Valedictorian posters. BVH Principal Roman Del Rosario Ed.D. made the announcement in their third period IB Spanish class.

[Photo] The valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2022 are…

February 15, 2022
The Bonita Vista Highs (BVH) Drama class rehearses for their latest production, The Mystery of Shady Acres. Left to right, Olivia Apostol (nanny) checks into the hotel with Rebeca Munoz (child) with the help from Jasper Belicario (hotel staff).

The drama behind “The Mystery of Shady Acres”

February 12, 2022
At Bonita Vista High in Adrienne Marriott’s Earth studies class, Yosuke Hashimodo and his team debate wether people should get the human papillomavirus vaccine. Hashimodo’s host student is Michelle MacGaffey.

[Photo] Cultural exchanges

January 27, 2022
On a Google Meets call, students carry out the various tasks that help them pass the time at home. From cooking, to baking and playing board games, boredom became a stranger.

[Photo] Time for themselves

February 6, 2022
Executive Director of South Bay Sustainable Communities Tina Matthias presents about composting during lunch on Feb. 1. As lunch progressed the group of students crowding around 302 got bigger.

[Photo] Paving the way for composting

February 2, 2022
Students should not feel out of place and it is the teachers responsibility to help those who experience anxiety attacks in classrooms. Teachers must go through mental health training to improve students well- being.

[Photo] Let’s raise awareness

January 29, 2022
Task Force 2022 Secretary Noor Alramadan explains how to purchase senior merchandise. The students later finished the forms and received their order.

Photo gallery: Task Force 2022 distributes senior merchandise

January 27, 2022
The presence of a guidance counselor in BVH may cause a significant shift in the school environment. As of now, the role and office are left unfilled.

[Photo] The need for student guidance and counseling

January 22, 2022
English 9 and Global Scholars teacher Gina Vattuone is taking attendance online, while students have their laptops open and ready to learn. This processes is slowed when the district WiFi malfunctions.

BVH faces recurring Wi-Fi outages

December 28, 2021
On Sept. 24, Bonita Vista Highs (BVH) Green Team members gathered in the Sweetwater Union High School Districts (SUHSD) building with anti- fracking posters to pass a resolution to stop oil fracking.

[Photo] Green Team can guide us on the path to progress

December 5, 2021

Teacher’s Say

November 3, 2021
World Geography teacher, Robert Tucker grades assignments in his classroom, after returning from his 10-day quarantine. Over break Mr. Tucker tested positive for COVID-19, and was unable to return until Oct. 12.

[Photo] Where’s Tucker?

October 30, 2021
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