Norway
Jill Kao, reporter
October 3, 2018
Filed under Features
This summer, I visited Denmark, Sweden, and Norway in Northern Europe with my family for three weeks. We traveled a total of 1,716 kilometers in Scandinavia. The driving journey up the Norwegian coast consisted of enchanting views of fjords and lakes. One stop was Bergen, a popular tourist city that...
Guatemala
Gbemi Abon, Contributing reporter
October 3, 2018
Filed under Features
Grace Dorantes, a CHS senior, visited the beautiful cities Antigua, San Martin Chiquito, and Panajachel in Guatemala. Dorantes participated with a non profit organization named Xela Aid. While there, she helped at a clinic in Quetzaltenango for five days. She taught a public speaking class to Guatemalan...
South Korea
Jill Kao, reporter
October 3, 2018
Filed under Features
Senior Farmaeliane Lai embarked on a two-week trip to Southeastern Asia. The first of Lai’s destinations was Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Afterwards, Lai headed to South Korea where she visited Seoul, Gangwon, Gyeonggi-do, and Nami Island. She also visited the popular street food and shopping district,...
Kenya
Charlie Warren, reporter
October 3, 2018
Filed under Features
Senior Charlotte Stradley embarked on a meaningful journey this summer when she traveled on a mission trip to Kenya. “I first found out that my church was going a few years ago,” Stradley said. “Ever since then, I have been thinking about it and praying about it.” The primary effort of the expedition...
Russia
JAIDEN CURLIN, reporter
October 3, 2018
Filed under Features
Summer is a time filled with sunny days, rainy days, travelling, and lazing around. Sophomore Andrew Greene experienced plenty of that when he visited Russia this summer to watch five World Cup games. Of the 11 cities that Russia had games in, Greene visited Moscow, St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don, Saransk...
Bali, Indonesia
Asiya Junisbai, reporter
October 3, 2018
Filed under Features
Whether it is the break from schoolwork or the warm sunny weather, many students love summer. One of the most special summer pastimes is travel. Freshman Amanda Shultz traveled to Bali—a lush island in Indonesia known for its forested volcanic mountains, clear turquoise beaches and coral reefs—with...
Goodbye and Good Luck Class of 2018!
Kendall Chraplewski, Features Editor
June 8, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
A whole new world... California Community Colleges Chaffey College Abigail Gransden Alassia Zuniga Alexis Rodriguez Amanda Meehan Andres Delvasto Blake Gaynor Danielle Carlton Ethan Chaudoin Hannah Arp Jesse Roselle Juan Delvasto Kaitlyn Heckers Kimberly Diaz London McPherson Marth...
Prom 2018 Looks
Gbemi Abon, Reporter
May 11, 2018
Filed under 2017-2018, Features
Deciding a look for prom can be quite challenging, especially within the mass amount of trends and fashion styles that 2018 possesses. Expanding on an individual’s preference on individuality within certain prom styles directs the person into creating their own personal look for prom. Creating a...
Mexican Food
Vanessa Lopez, Reporter
March 21, 2018
Filed under 2017-2018, Features
It is the late evening of Noche Buena (Christmas Eve), and you are gathered at the table to eat dinner with your family. The table is filled with foods and drinks such as tamales, pozole, menudo, champurrado, ponche navideño, and many other Mexican dishes. Mexico has food that is a blend of many different...
Irish Food
Catherine Schnabel, Co. Asst News Editor
March 21, 2018
Filed under 2017-2018, Features
For many, St. Patrick’s Day makes them think of tiny leprechauns and a free excuse to pinch their friends. But for me, it fills my mind with thoughts of traditions, family, and most importantly, food. Food is what truly sets the tone of the holiday. As soon as I smell the sweet aroma of Irish soda...
Nigerian Food
Gbemi Abon, Reporter
March 21, 2018
Filed under 2017-2018, Features
When it comes to food, there are many great types, but I would have to say that Nigerian food holds a special place in my heart. The reason being is that I have grown up eating this type of food all my life, and it is extremely versatile and unique. Nigerian food has so much to offer from beverages to...
Chinese Food
Charles Jiang, Reporter
March 21, 2018
Filed under 2017-2018, Features
As seen around the world, Chinese food is one of the most popular cuisines. Although it may be served around the world and known to many as merely food, there are years of culture and history behind certain dishes. One dish that is extremely popular and widely served is dumplings. Dumplings are known...