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The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader
The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader
Brandon Giles

Brandon Giles, Staff Artist

I am a junior at Bonita Vista High and this is my first year on staff for the Crusader. I joined the newspaper because of an interest that was inspired by other members and its community. I am hoping to better express my words and improve my writing skill with my time in the newspaper along with exploring my interest in art and design which persuaded me to choose the staff artist position to create compelling graphics for the articles. Apart from the newspaper I engage in different sports and I am involved with TEAM Tutoring.

Twitter: @brandonCrusader

 

All content by Brandon Giles
Vice President of Speech and junior Giselle Geering delivers her rebuttal against the duo of Speech and Debate President and senior Abby Roman with IB English HL 2 student and senior Carolina Levine. Geering is in round 2 BVH’s Big Questions tournament.

[Photo] Big Questions Throwdown

Jaime Jazo, Features Editor
June 26, 2022
Seniors Erik Diaz and Associated Student Body president Jasmine Huerta began a petition on change.org to move Bonita Vista High's graduation location from Hilltop High to Southwestern College. The petition has amassed 723 signatures with the next goal being 1000 signatures.

[Photo] Senior-made petition advocates for a graduation venue change

Stephanie Liang, A&C copy editor
June 14, 2022
Jada Gibson was announced Student Athlete of the year and was first seen on the BVH barons twitter account.

Jada Gibson receives CIF Athlete of the Year award

Brandon Giles and Antoinette Gilbert
May 22, 2022
As the 2021-2022 school year comes to a close, Bonita Vista High (BVH) seniors reflect on their time spent at BVH. Many seniors agree that underclassmen should make the most out of their high school experience by having fun.

[Photo] Senior words of wisdom

Madelyn Omelina, Staff Writer
May 18, 2022
As anti-semitic acts and negative behavior towards minority groups increase at BVH, it is crucial for minority groups to be represented inside the classroom. By including diverse content, it allows students to feel more comfortable and included.

[Photo] We need to shine a light on minority groups

Eliza Noblejas, Opinion Copy Editor
May 8, 2022
In a poll conducted by the Crusader, students were asked if they have a specific skin care routine. Out of 637 students, 55.4 percent said they do have a specific skin care routine.

[Photo] Baron’s care

Anaissa L. Del Rio, Sports Editor
April 18, 2022
As a high school student focusing on both academics and enlisting to the military, there is a lot to balance for sustaining grades and following the process for join the military.

[Photo] The life of a military student

Gabriella Bomjardim, Photographer
April 9, 2022
Ethnic Studies teacher Don Dumas reads chapter 1 of new text “Jensen”. In this book, a white author discusses the impacts of white supremacy on different social groups and the importance of acknowledging this oppressive system and white people’s role in it.

Diversification of education

Brandon Giles, Staff Artist
March 24, 2022
Bonita Vista High's Associated Student Body hosts a World Wrestling Entertainment-themed Spring Sports assembly on Mar. 18. Abiding by the wrestling theme, ASB Vice President and senior Michael Dimapilis describes that the stage will be in the center of the gym.

[Photo] Under the spotlight

Laurinne Eugenio, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2022
It has been observed by students that there has been a recent increase in the consumption of matcha from the influence of social media. 14.3% of students at BVH often purchase matcha products.

[Photo] Matcha Culture

Grace Na, Opinion Editor
March 10, 2022
Biology Accelerated teacher Joseph Szakovits places his vote for the passage of block schedule. Voting was open throughout the day at the polling station in the staff lounge and through an online poll.

BVH enacts block schedule for 2022-2023 school year

Brandon Giles, Staff Artist
February 14, 2022
Due to the lack of substitutes, doors on many classrooms have been closed. Students are redirected to the cafeteria for supervision.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: The need to overcome the substitute teacher crisis

the Crusader
February 6, 2022
Teacher's Say

Teacher’s Say

Brandon Giles and Nicole Macgaffey
January 28, 2022
The contradicting results from an antigen test and a PCR test cause many issues, regarding false positives and false negatives.

An instant test, an instant negative

Brandon Giles, Staff Artist
January 22, 2022
Bonita Vista High’s (BVH) new nurse Bernadette Currin works in her office after being hired post-pandemic.

Do not fear, the nurse is here

Brandon Giles, Staff Artist
January 10, 2022
Students have the benefit of monetary incentives while they work in the cafeteria.

Education in the kitchen

Brandon Giles, Staff Artist
December 4, 2021
Graphic-World-at-my-fingertips

[Photo] Trapped with the world at my fingertips

Mayah Cerecer, Opinion Copy Editor
December 3, 2021
In the chaos and confusion that transgender and non-conforming people, support can be provided by surrounding individuals.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: In light of Transgender Visibility month

Adrian Pereira, Staff Writer
November 30, 2021
Despite the fact that Bonita Vista High advocates for students’ health, there are missing soap dispensers in the bathrooms.

The mystery of the soap dispenser

Brandon Giles, Staff Artist
November 4, 2021
A excerpt from BVH Senior Julian Rodriguez's nominated film "What Makes Us Matter". Julian Rodriguez uses silhouettes as a creative way to describe the importance of wearing a mask.

A film that “Makes Us Matter”

Grace Na and Brandon Giles
September 9, 2021
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