AP tests, also known as Advanced Placement tests, take place in first two weeks of May. The AP program allows high school students to take college level courses; if students score highly enough on the AP exam, they receive college credit. The test weeks in May might be considered the most stressful weeks of the…
ASB Election Season Gets Underway at CVHS
Turning in applications, making original posters, and posting on social media are all part of the process in which students at Crescenta Valley High school engage to win the ASB (Associated Student Body) election in April every year. Just as in previous years, the 2017 candidates are seeking to become elected to next school year’s…
High End Streetwear: Cop or Drop?
It seems to be everywhere. It’s at school. It’s predominant at public events. It’s promoted all over social media. But what is it, exactly? It is one seemingly simple phenomenon: streetwear. Originally, “streetwear” was a term used to describe a type of clothing or simple apparel that people wore in public, but in the past…
Dress Code Rumors
In the past week or two, there were rumors going around at LACES. These rumors concerned a new dress code policy that was to be enforced on the students, specifically on the girls. Students from every school have always thought that dress code policies were sexist against females. The rumor was that every girl had…
Identity Crisis of a Third Culture Kid
“Where are you from?” Although the motive behind this question is genuine curiosity, this is one of the most frustrating questions I face. It makes me hesitate – what should I say? This is a familiar scenario for many third-culture kids. The term third-culture kid, or TCK, refers to children who grew up in countries…
The Major of Impossible Success
Amongst a variety of career paths to take such as medical, law, or business, the humanities route, specifically an English major, is perhaps one with a less positive reputation than others. The common stereotypes associated with being an English major are that one can’t make money to be financially stable, the job is never-ending, and…
Deportation of Illegal Immigrants
President Donald Trump has recently enforced stricter rules to deport illegal immigrants, also known as undocumented immigrants, from the United States back to their country. Currently, breaking the immigration law is a primary offense. Therefore, illegal immigrants will be arrested and deported. Some people are arguing that this law is beneficial for the citizens of…
The Benefits of Chewing Gum
Gum. Many people chew it everyday. It’s sticky, chewy, and makes your breath smell good. Surprisingly, gum has certain benefits when one chews it. Many people chew gum just for the taste of it, but they are unaware of the benefits of chewing it. Numerous studies have shown that chewing gum improves a…
The Valencia High School Lacrosse Team Aims for Success
Valencia High School is known for its dominant soccer team, which defeated the majority of teams to earn the number 16 rank in all of California. However, the Valencia High School lacrosse team is a much different story, with its history filled with many more losses than wins. Despite the fact that the lacrosse team…
Breath of the Wild breathes new life into Zelda fans
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the newest title from one of Nintendo’s most popular franchises, was released for the Wii U and Nintendo Switch on March 3. After four years of development, Breath of the Wild finally came to stores with numerous significant changes and new features uncharacteristic of traditional Zelda games,…