The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader
The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader
The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader
On Feb. 15, Eastlake High School senior Dior Cook creates a painting based off black artists at the "Paint and Sip" event host at BVH. The event was coordinated by Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) Black Student Union's and is open to SUSHD families.

“Paint and Sip”

Isabella Garcia, Editor-at-Large
February 27, 2024
United States History, Advanced Placement African American studies and BVH's BSU advisor Don Dumas expresses his gratitude for various schools gathering at the district BSU meeting, allowing students to speak on their experiences as an African American student. Dumas attended the event as a presenter and shares experiences of his own as well.

Sharing the BSU experience

Isaiah Nafarrete, Features Editor
November 13, 2023
A call for better representation

A call for better representation

Amanda Cortes, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
Moderator Kendall Steward and Black Student Union (BSU) president and senior Benitel Kabongo exchange numbers. Steward attended BVH and emphasizes how black sororities creates connections even past high school. Kabongo attended Steward's "Why join a black fraternity or sorority" workshop.

Rising above your circumstance

Anissa Barajas, Opinion Copy Editor
February 6, 2023
At the Virtual San Diego NAACP/Southwestern College/SUHSD forum discussing the legacy of Dr. King, Black Student Union (BSU) President and senior Mariah Journigan (right) and Vice President and senior Halle Smith (left), along with BSU advisor Don Dumas (far left) listen to speakers discuss the impacts of Martin Luther King Jr. At one point, speaker and Co-Chair of Black Minds Katrina Hasan Hamilton, Ed.D., recognized Dumas for his role in education and BSU members for their roles in advocating for their community.

Virtual advocacy

Nicole Macgaffey and Carina Muniz
January 15, 2022
Whittaker sits down as a guest to talk about his journalism experience. Participants ask questions to learn more about his journey.

Wisdom in writing

Yealin Lee, Opinion Editor
February 22, 2021
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