Every fall, teacher Patrick Hart gathers a group of students to train for an Ethics competition held at Chapman University in February. “It’s a passive aggressive form of speech and debate that ties together thought, logic, and line of reasoning to debate in a conversation format,” said Hart. This was Hart’s seventh year participating in the competition, and he has no plans of stopping anytime soon. He trained two teams of five for over four months for the day-long competition. The teams frequently met and discussed, argued, and even fought over the fifteen cases provided to them for this year’s bowl. Many of the cases were so complex that teams changed their minds multiple times on which co

The Coronavirus, more scientifically known as the Novel Coronavirus of 2019, is the outbreak of a respiratory disease that started in the Wuhan province of China. The disease is similar to the common flu in the sense that it is due to a virus; however, it is more dangerous because it has not been previously seen in humans. Thus, there are no vaccines or cures for it yet. There are currently 80,354 cases of Coronavirus worldwide and seven states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of this virus. While bad news spread as quickly as wildfire, it is important to note the optimism as 27,898 of the infected have recovered from this disease and are now under good health compared to the 2,707 deaths t

If you have day dreams and fantasies of spending every second with your destined-to-be soulmate, who may or may not know of your existence, you've come to the right place. You may currently be asking yourself, “How would I, a seemingly hopeless romantic, even come close to acquiring the love of my special beloved, who may or may not know of my existence?” You will no longer be subjected to wondering if senpai will ever notice you, as you let this article guide you into winning the love and affection of your soon to be partner. First things first, you must have been enlightened by their beautiful essence somewhere and it’s likely you’ve seen them on your way to your classes. Start off by maki

For the first time in Glendora High School history, the girls’ water polo team had the opportunity to compete in the Division IV C.I.F. Finals on Saturday, February 22, in Irvine. An entire season of intense training and unwavering determination led up to this final game against their highly formidable competition, the La Serna Lancers. From start to finish, the game was an emotional roller coaster for both players and supporters watching the game. A fluctuating back-and-forth score throughout the entire game led to top-tier gameplay by the athletes, as well as roaring cheers of encouragement from the fans in the stands, which included parents, teachers, family friends, and an entire bleache

The world is forever changing and with change comes revolutions to how people experience the world around them. As attention spans get shorter due to the rush of the modern world, people begin to get their news from whatever catches their eyes first, creating a news culture based around being the first to be clicked on; it has become a system of clicks over quality. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the clickbait titles of news articles which continue to manipulate the interests of the masses in order to get a few seconds in the limelight. Clickbait is the act of using exaggerated or irrelevant information in a title to attract viewers. It can be found in all sorts of media, from new

Galentine’s Day. February 13. A sort of prequel to Valentine’s Day, but for girlfriends. Mostly, it’s an excuse for girls to treat themselves and their friends to a fun day before focusing on the romance of the next. Senior Valerie Padilla expresses, “I think [Galentine’s Day] is actually pretty fun because sometimes people don’t have a significant other to spend Valentine’s Day with and Girls’ Time™ is always a perfect day.” Her gal, Carly Tuzzolino admits, “I kind of forgot Galentine’s Day was a thing, but girls’ night is perfect.” Sure, we might use it as comfort for not having actual plans on the 14th, but it is still a valuable holiday. I swear. Because it’s not like us girls have an

Many older generations in the past had celebrities they looked up to, while younger generations nowadays have YouTubers to look up to. Most young children are very impressionable and tend to idolize the ones they constantly watch. For children, it is not that they relate more to a YouTuber, it is that they want to be more like that YouTuber. Every year there is a big YouTuber that capture children’s attention. In past years, Jake and Logan Paul have been known for vlogging and Ninja with gaming. This type of “relatability” is not very good for children, because when they see these YouTuber’s lives they think it is perfect so they have to act like them, or follow what they say. When vlogge

You’ve decided to take a trip to the local bookstore. You take some time to browse the shelves and eventually find a book. Unfortunately, it’s on the very top shelf and you can’t reach. Not seeing anyone around to help, you do the only logical thing you can do- you climb the tall shelf. Skillfully you place your foot on the second shelf and check its strength. You keep climbing and bite your lip, reaching for the book, not wanting to risk climbing anymore. Your fingers brush over the spine and you reach just a little further. You’ve got it, but in your moment of triumph you lose your footing. You close your eyes and shriek, ready to feel the itchy carpet underneath you, but it never comes. “

Yes, there were moments of delight: the smell of old, paper books collecting dust, the rough unvacuumed carpet under my feet, and the sound of distant chatter from round, wooden tables. The sunlight peering in from the tall window set the spotlight for the girl sitting down focused on what she came to focus on. I let her sit on my mind and continued to walk past her. Looking for a seat to take, a bit of a dispute with myself took place in whether or not to take the seat in front of me or the one next to her. I found myself left with the thought of serendipity, but soon realized that this was more than a remarkable concurrence. I learned this moment was meant to be. I’ve never met her, never

"Hey, so, I want to talk to this beautiful girl, but what should I say?" "Well.. you could always play Five Questions." "What's that?" “You take turns asking questions, but there can only be five total questions. I made it up just now." “I see, that sounds cool! Wait here and l'll get you a free drink for your troubles. Any requests?" "Oh, thank you! Umm.. mango bubble tea?" "No problem, leave it to me! “Shift's done, here's your drink!" I passed her the drink and sat across from her with another. She looked at me quizzically. "What about your beautiful girl?" "Oh, about that.. Would you play Five Questions with me, beautiful girl?" “Oh!" She blushed, surprised. "S-sure." "Great! Question nu

Imagine dancing with her betwixt the rivers of light and shadows. The world dims to the soft glow of starlight, and in the west, a crescent moon sings a song of shooting stars. My eyes are taken away. Time, the great slaughterer of tyrants and goddesses alike, turns into a powerless statue of stone. Fear, the horror-filled nightmare who has swallowed many faithful prayers, breaks its feeble siege against my grins. Two coal-black orbs face two caramel-brown ones. They conjoin, and the knots of intimacy tie us together. Nothing else in the world but us, two flimsy sprites, fluttering amidst the nameless stars and leaving behind a trail of scarlet stardust. Wind-- or maybe blood-- howls in my e

Imagine: It was opening night at the cafe. The starry night matched perfectly with the warm atmosphere inside. Sipping a sweet warm cup of tea, you were full of anticipation for the next act. The lights switched off and a spotlight illuminated him. There he was- guitar in hand and mic stand set- the first notes hit. Many were focused on the melody, but he intrigued you more. Soft black hair and warm dark brown eyes that turned honey-brown in the spotlight. He was a well known artist, his grace, sweet persona, and extraordinary talents were enough to make any girl swoon, but paired with his soft appeal and twinkling eyes, he was truly ethereal. He sang beautifully, lyrics coming out like hone

You wait impatiently in your front yard, pacing back and forth. Your mind operates frantically as you try to figure out what to say once you see that magnificent face of Keanu’s. It is your second date with him and your heart has completely fallen for him before the first date even ended. You long awaited this moment, the excitement and fear mixed have been driving you mad for the past few days. Suddenly, you see Keanu's black Ford Mustang Mach 1 turns around the corner. Your heart skipped a beat when you saw Keanu's beautiful face. He stops the car, takes off his sunglasses, and looks at you affectionately. You step into his car, and he whispers to you, “You are breathtaking!” You feel a wa

The hustle and bustle of locals and tourists along the streets, sounds of endless car horns and bitter yelling from the traffic congestion, and the smog that fills the air and clouds the city of Los Angeles, is all put aside within the concrete walls of the Grand Central Market. My first experience at the emporium was overwhelming at first. As you walk through the open walls of the robust building, people are streaming from every corner of the site. Restaurant vendors are established in rows and customers are expected to stand in lines surrounding their slots, which contributes to the crowd buildup. Aside from the copious amount of people, which is not typically my scene, I found the abunda

Grand Central Market combines exotic foods and animated people in a way that makes you appreciate the diversity of Los Angeles. In our lunchtime visit to the popular market, my friend and I visited four of the food stalls. At first, very overwhelmed by the crowds and countless food options, we had no idea where to stop. When we saw signs for pasta, sandwiches, and pizza we were drawn to a place called “The Knead” simply because of the amount of carbs it offered. I got a chicken sandwich with bread that tasted straight out of Italy. It was quickly devoured, and I was ready for more food. After we filled up on Italian food, we were intrigued by a neon “La Fruteria” sign. We shared an acai

“Glenchella is gonna be a howdy dance on steroids”, said Rene Gonzalez, the activities director. With music, food, games, and dances, it is promised to have all the fun of the back to school dance and ambiance of a music festival at the same time. At first, many students have wondered if Glenchella is going to be just a dance or an event like Coachella. While no one can predict what the general atmosphere of the dance is going to be like, Gonzalez conveyed that it is going to be a music festival with all kinds of events and activities to choose from and enjoy. The area of the festival includes the gym, event center, and the outside area in-between the two buildings. The event center will h