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Eiffel Sunga

Eiffel Sunga, Editor-in-Chief

I am a senior at Bonita Vista High and this is my second year as a staff member of the Crusader. Last year, I had a blast being News Editor and I am excited to be your Co Editor-in-Chief this year! I joined Newspaper because I recognize the crucial role this publication plays in the community. We would live in a blind world if it were not for the journalists dedicated to reporting the facts and truth of all matters. Aside from Newspaper, I am also involved in other programs on campus. I am an officer of the Speech and Debate team, co- captain of the Mock Trial team, and an officer for our resident book club, the Pickwick Club.  

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All content by Eiffel Sunga
Not without a doubt

Not without a doubt

Eiffel Sunga, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2023
Growing up fast!

Growing up fast!

Eiffel Sunga, Isaiah Benitez, and Kendall Johnson
May 11, 2023
On April 4, former President of the United States, Donald J. Trump was charged with 34 felonies on falsifying business records. It is yet to be determined if Trump will be found guilty for the case.

Political transparency should be a reality

Eiffel Sunga, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2023
Bonita Vista Highs (BVH) girls track and field team competes against Chula Vista High (CVH) during the girls 100 meter race on Apr. 6. The meet took place at BVHs stadium.

From training to the track

Eiffel Sunga, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2023
Bonita Vista High Geography, Psychology teacher and Peer Counseling advisor Laura Lowrey teaches her fourth period psychology class. Outside of teaching, Lowrey is a part of a paddling club where she can de-stress.

[Photo] Paddle through the stress

Jechaenna Velazco, photographer
April 2, 2023
On March 2, a broken window looks from inside the home out on to the new BVH field. This window was broken by a rock thrown from the visitors side of the field, residents surrounding the area are infuriated by the conditions that BVH’s field has brought to them

“We have to coexist”

Eiffel Sunga, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2023
Bonita Vista Highs (BVH) Samahan club along with other Filipino organizations from Chula Vista High, Otay Ranch High, Olympian High, Morse High and San Ysidro High attend Eastlake Highs first annual Friendship Games. Club members from each school participate in one of the games as they hold hands with each other while trying to unravel themselves into a perfect circle.

Let the friendship games begin

Eiffel Sunga, editor in chief
March 10, 2023
Sophomore and Speech and Debate historian Morgan Murphy gives a speech laying out her team’s arguments. The topic they were debating was Resolved: In the United States, right to work laws do more harm than good.

[Video] It takes two to qualify

Vannesa Hernandez, Staff Writer
March 5, 2023
Many fans across the United States were disappointed in the outcome of the 65th annual Grammy awards. The ceremony has been termed Scammys because fans believed their favorite artists were scammed from the award they were nominated for.

[Photo] 65th Annual Scammy Awards

Amanda Cortes, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
Bonita Vista High (BVH) now offers a new vegan option for students and is now available during lunch Monday-Wednesday. A student can be seen receiving the new vegan spaghetti.

[Photo] New vegan option

Uriel Lopez and Isaiah Benitez
February 10, 2023
International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level (HL) English Literature teacher, Newspaper advisor and Speech and Debate advisor Eric Helle rides out of work to attend one of his bike rides to Coronado.

“Feels like flying”

Eiffel Sunga, Gianna Woerner, and Cielo Muniz Sigala
February 8, 2023
Senior Dakota Navarro uses her personal laptop in her Advanced Placement (AP) United States Government and Politics class. Students must be pre-approved in order to connect their personal devices to the school WiFi.

[Photo] Program for personal laptops starts up

Vanessa Hernandez, Staff Artist
February 7, 2023
Chemistry Honors, AP Chemistry, and IB Chemistry teacher Jeff Rivera teaching his fourth period AP/IB Chemistry classes. As a result of low student enrollment, there are no other periods with AP or IB Chemistry other than this one period.

College level science courses de-mystified

Eiffel Sunga, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2023
On Dec. 21 2022, flavored tobacco has been banned in California. A smoke shop in California has a new displayed sign NO FLAVORED PRODUCTS HERE! to help reduce youth nicotine addictions.

Proposition 31 clears the smoke from teenagers’ future

Eiffel Sunga, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2023
Both teachers and students on the Bonita Vista High campus can identify as bibliophiles. Many have been avid readers since their youth and have set new reading goals for 2023.

[Photo] Baron bibliophiles

Kendall Johnson, A&C editor
January 31, 2023
In a poll of 609 students conducted by the Crusader, students were asked about their future after high school and their involvement in the military.

To serve and protect

Eiffel Sunga, Isabella Garcia, and Destiny Avila Ramirez
January 19, 2023
Where oh where to play

Where oh where to play

William Maywood and Eiffel Sunga
January 4, 2023
Famous artwork has been damaged and destroyed due to many protests. Many question if these protests are justifiable or wrong.

Yes/No: Is the vandalism of famous art an effective form of climate protest?

Kendall Johnson and Eiffel Sunga
December 23, 2022
Bonita Vista High football Head coach and Athletics Director Tyler Arciaga talks to the Crusader staff during a press conference. Arciaga won Chargers coach of the week for week 10.

Success strikes

Eiffel Sunga, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022
International Baccalaureate Environmental Systems and Societies (IB ESS) teacher Jennifer Ekstein projects a livestream of the FIFA World Cup on her large monitor for her second period IB ESS class. The livestream plays as students do individual group work.

[Photo] The whole world watching

William Maywood, Sports Editor
December 15, 2022
International Baccalaureate Environmental Systems and Societies (IB ESS) students and juniors Erika Palacios (left) and Nicholas Sanchez (right) take the rats out of their cage during their in-class break. During the short breaks in her class, Accelerated Biology and IB ESS teacher Jennifer Ekstein allows her students to play with the class pets.

[Photo] A new addition

Gianna Woerner, Podcast Manager
November 17, 2022
Student worker and senior Angel Rodriguez walks into his 5 oclock shift on Sunday at the Chipotle in the Bonita Point Plaza.

A working balance

Eiffel Sunga, Co Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2022
Senior Dakota Navarro looks finds her student ID number on the choices list. The choices list shows student ID numbers, their grades, absences, tardies, academic GPA and citizenship GPA.

[Photo] Absence awareness

Sara Salgado-Garcia, Staff Artist
November 15, 2022
Two hour block periods can drag on and become draining. Taking breaks, such as sitting outside with nature, is a great way to decompress during a long class period.

[Photo] Time to unwind

Cherise Magtoto, News Copy Editor
November 8, 2022
Junior Daniel Robitaille and Cherise Magtoto take a break during their International Baccalaureate Environmental Systems and Societies class to set up their mobile planter. Robitaille is planting a California Sage Bush.

[Photo] Blossoming into a new Bonita

Valerie Torres, Opinion Editor
November 8, 2022
On Oct. 26 Bonita Vista High (BVH) counselor Rosa Tovar hands out admissions handbook for San Diego State University (SDSU). This event was a meeting for seniors who are eligible for the program, Compact for Success.

Open doors, open opportunities

Eiffel Sunga, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2022
BVH Key Club hosts blood drive

BVH Key Club hosts blood drive

Eiffel Sunga, Jechaenna Velazco, and Isaiah Nafarrete
October 24, 2022
On Oct. 8, 2022 the Bonita Vista High (BVH) girls field hockey team competed in the Centurion Classic against the Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) Ravens. BVHs left mid, defender and sophomore Isabella Garcia (20) plays defense, preventing CCAs Maddie Tresse from gaining possession of the ball.

Photo Gallery: BVH girls’ field hockey competes in Centurion Classic

Eiffel Sunga and Nico Gatten
October 20, 2022
Amateur no more

Amateur no more

Eiffel Sunga, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022
Bonita Vista High (BVH) Interim Principal Lee Romero sits in his office amongst the birthday decorations that were put up by the BVH administrators. They surprised Romero with a pie and birthday decorations for his 59th birthday on Oct. 6.

“Coming home”

Eiffel Sunga and Stephanie Lomeli
October 20, 2022
On Oct. 8, 2022 the Bonita Vista High (BVH) girls field hockey team competed in the Centurion Classic against the Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) Ravens. BVHs left mid, defender and sophomore Isabella Garcia (20) plays defense, preventing CCAs Maddie Tresse from gaining possession of the ball.

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BVH left forward and sophomore Brianna Gutierrez (34) fights for possession of the ball as BVH top diamond defender and freshman Natalia Gil (17) rushes to support her. They make their way toward the Ravens goal.

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Gutierrez and Ravens Lake Mallery fight for possession of the ball. By the third quarter BVH had yet to score, but after each game of this tournament, Paxton notes that the team is working together as a team better.

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A student walks into Bonita Vista Highs 700s boys restroom. The 700s restroom is where the Crusader first received a report of racist and anti-semitic vandalism in the stalls.

Racist and anti-semitic vandalism persists

Eiffel Sunga and Destiny Avila Ramirez
October 2, 2022
The line to buy lunch during Bonita Vista Highs lunch break can get lengthy. The long lines can make the 30 minute break feel insufficient for students to wait for their lunch.

[Photo] Extended lunches are beneficial

Jaylen Gladney, A&C Editor
October 10, 2022
Boys basketball offseason training before zero period. This gym time for practice is now more possible due to the schedule change this school year and with the later start time.

[Photo] Block schedule affects BVH athletes practice schedule

William Maywood, Section Editor
September 26, 2022
On Sept. 9 off-season varsity boys basketball practices in the Bonita Vista High gymnasium before zero period. Towards the end of practice they run interteam scrimmages.

[Photo] Early bird gets the worm

William Maywood, Sports Editor
September 22, 2022
On Sept. 1 Bonita Vista High Principal Roman Del Rosario, Ed.D announced his resignation in a heartfelt email to BVH staff. Beginning on Oct. 1 Del Rosario will be an Instructional Support Officer for the San Diego Unified School District.

“Thank you for everything”

Eiffel Sunga, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2022
Senior Eiffel Sunga has created a senior year bucket list to fully enjoy her last year of high school. Her inspiration comes from her favorite childhood book character, Judy Moody, who creates a Mega-rare Not Bummer Summer list of dares in the movie Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer.

Mega-rare not bummer senior year

Eiffel Sunga, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2022
After registering for the Bonita Vista High football golf tournament, players warmed up at the driving range. Registration opened at noon and the tournament began at 1 p.m.

Fundraising, camaraderie and brotherhood

Eiffel Sunga, Editor-in-Chief
July 20, 2022
On April 12, BVH Principal Roman Del Rosario, Ed.D., announced the expansion of students eligible to wear a white cap and gown for graduation, which caused parents to get involved in the controversial discussion. However, it is crucial for parents to respect each other and the administrators when participating in discussions regardless of the topic.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Parents, let the controversy rest

Alexa Vazquez, Editor-at-Large
June 18, 2022
The tea on boba

The tea on boba

Eiffel Sunga, News Editor
May 7, 2022
Senior Marcello Garbo opens the door of room 703 where a Morp flyer is posted. Two days before Morp, the 2022 Task Force posted these flyers as a final effort encouraging students to purchase tickets before the dance.

[Photo] Insufficient ticket sales push Morp to the brink of cancellation

Maddie Almodovar, Opinion Editor
April 29, 2022
AP Photography student and junior Sophia Morgan examines her featured photo in the Student Art Exhibition at the Bonita Museum on April, 8. Her piece showcases her dads best friends dog as a part of a pop color assignment.

In the public eye

Eiffel Sunga, News Editor
April 22, 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.

“One donation can help save up to three lives”

Eiffel Sunga, News Editor
April 18, 2022
Bonita Vista High junior Jaynne Quezada holds open the 500s bathroom door during passing period. The 500s is the only open bathroom during the passing period between fifth and sixth period so the wait times are longer.

Severe vandalism causes BVH to close bathrooms

Grace Na and Eiffel Sunga
March 21, 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.

On the in-Klein to recovery

Eiffel Sunga, News Editor
March 12, 2022
Seniors (left to right) Mirayah Villalpando, Sylvanna Olivas, Caleb Hutchins, Ricardo Sandoval and Ethan Acio look for their student ID on the choices list in front of the Associated Student Body store. If a senior is on the choices list, they are not allowed to attend Grad Nite.

[Photo] A trip to the ‘happiest place on earth’

Yealin Lee, Managing Editor
March 2, 2022
Students who were not in class by the fifth period late bell on Feb. 11 were gathered together and sent to the front office by Attendance Coordinator Antonio Gutierrez. Gutierrez checked each students attendance and assigned Saturday school to those with eight or more tardies.

[Photo] “Get to class!”

Elie Cajes, Features Copy Editor
March 1, 2022
On Tuesday, Feb. 1, Bonita Vista High seniors were given off-campus stickers in their Government or Economics classes. However, some seniors do not have a Government or Economics class to pick up their campus stickers. In cases like these, students like Michael Dimapilis stop by the office on their way out of school to receive their stickers.

Mandatory off-campus stickers distrubuted to seniors

Eiffel Sunga, News Editor
February 17, 2022
Associated Student Body (ASB) Secretary and senior Samantha Bianes shares a TikTok video with fellow ASB members during lunch. ASB often gets inspiration for spirit days from TikTok.

Trapped in the trend

Laurinne Eugenio, Yealin Lee, and Eiffel Sunga
February 16, 2022
After years of training and dedication, athletes commit to play for colleges, as seen with four BVH soccer players. Committing is an achievement student athletes work for so they can continue to play the sport of their choice.

[Photo] College-bound athletes

Grace Na, Opinion Editor
February 10, 2022
Students of the zero period Speech, Communications and Theater class gather around Assistant Principal Esther Wise. The class was called to the Parent Center to take individual COVID-19 tests after a student tested positive.

[Photo] SUHSD updates COVID-19 protocols in compliance with CDC guidelines amidst Omicron surge

Alexa Vazquez, Editor-at-large
February 10, 2022
Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science teacher Jennifer Ekstein instructs her class from home through a Google Meets call. Ekstein along with other students in her first period had do join a Google Meets in order to participate in class activities.

[Photo] A new hybrid

Melina Ramirez, News Editor
January 20, 2022
In a poll conducted by the Crusader, students were asked when they use the social media app TikTok. The infographic details the TikTok usage of students at BVH.

In too deep: My addiction to TikTok

Eiffel Sunga, News Editor
February 8, 2022
The hallways of the 700s buildings are barren after two Moderate-Severe Special Education classes had to be shut down.

“We’re stuck between a rock and a hard place”

Eiffel Sunga, News Editor
January 21, 2022
To attend the California Global Education Forum, participants need to have filled out a google form because the event was all virtual.

[Photo] A global community within California

Adrian Pereira, Staff Writer
December 30, 2021
compact for success 2

[Photo] Changes in compact for success

Mayah Cerecer, Opinion Copy Editor
December 21, 2021
A BVH administrator walks around class 703 during 5th period while on a video call with a WASC administrator. This process lasted around two days to be able to show WASC administrators most of the school and classes.

[Photo] BVH gets a protocol visit from WASC

Melina Ramirez, News Editor
December 13, 2021
The lights of the USS midway create a stark contrast from the dark of the night. Its exterior sported traditional red, white and blue colors on the night of homecoming.

[Photo] Homecoming goes seabound

Laurinne Eugenio, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2021
Vocal Music Department Director Michael Klein is keeping time as Music Machine Performs a choral number. They sang two slow ballads, including one in the Russian language.

Falling into the rhythm

Eiffel Sunga, Opinion Editor
December 7, 2021
BTS creates an immersive experience for all their fans by selling ARMY Bombs or light sticks at their concerts. The lights coordinate with each song they sing and connect to each seat in the stadium.

[Photo] Music transcends barriers

Laurinne Eugenio, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2021
Students in Earth Science and Environmental Biology teacher Adrienne Marriotts fifth period Earth Science class work on a lab. They are split into groups and assigned to a lab station. Marriott visited each station to guide her students.

[Photo] BVH gains funds for Project-Based Learning

Grace Na and Anaissa L. Del Rio
November 29, 2021
An overview of each stage of the stadiums construction. Currently, the plans have been expanded into a multi-facility stadium thats in the process of being built.

From concept to construction

Eiffel Sunga, News Editor
October 17, 2021
Left to right: Bonita Vista High (BVH) girls tennis captain, Number Two Doubles player and senior Bibiana Martinez, BVH girls tennis coach Joseph Sheffield and Number One Doubles Player and sophomore Paola Nirmal are huddling together before the match. They are discussing what positions they will play, a decision that ultimately determined the outcome of the game.

Switch in rosters cause a racket

Eiffel Sunga, News Editor
October 15, 2021
On the old field of Bonita Visa High early morning September 14th, 2021, the school board got ready to throw the dirt on the old field. Signifiying that they were ready to start construction for the new field. From left to right; Carlos Siragusa, Dr. Roman Del Rosario, Christopher Alvarez, Dr. Adrian Arancibia, Nicholas Segura, Moises Aguirre and Janea Quirk

A long awaited dig

Alexa Vazquez and Eiffel Sunga
September 15, 2021
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