Junior Naja Hawara was born and raised in Fairouzeh, a small village in Syria, where "everyone knows everyone." She moved to the United States in fourth grade with her family and still...
"Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father; prepare to die," is English teacher Yiu Hung Li’s favorite quote from "The Princess Bride." Although his favorite movie doesn’t make it into...
Senior Janile Dabbous has never traveled to Syria where her family is from, but is determined to go there sometime in her life. Her close family does not currently live there, but she has...
Finishing her senior year in the United States was not in exchange student Majia Saarinen’s initial plans. A week after leaving Finland, Saarinen had to manage the first day of a new school in a language...
Without a doubt, the start of the school year brings stressful changes to your lifestyle, leading to less sleep and increased mental strain, common factors that lead to the dreaded dark circles under...
When he’s not coaching basketball at Santa Paula High School or attending a Dodger’s baseball game with his friends, Anthony Unchangco can be found teaching P.E. and Health/Geography with dedication,...
While the majority of this year’s graduates will be adjusting to college and cramming for exams next year, senior Bethany Fankhauser will be taking a gap year to travel to Liberia with her family...
Oh, you’re so-and-so’s younger sister? Why aren’t you like her?” and “You should try to be like your older brother. He does so well in school and sports,” are among...
It's easy to fall into a rut, performing the same routine day after day with no variety at all. Finding a great workout routine isn't hard, but it quickly becomes boring and difficult. From unconventional...
If you’re an athlete, dancer, or even if you like to work out on your own, it’s important to give your body energy- the right energy. Remember to eat at least 45 minutes before working out to ensure...
P.E. teacher and new athletic director, Emily Stevens, recently appeared with her family on ABC’s cooking show, Recipe Rehab, a show that teaches families how to make healthier versions of their favorite family...
“Sunny Girl” and Foothill alumna Lauren Cook’s journey of writing and publishing her book “The Sunny Side Up!” began three years ago with another book: Gretchen Rubin’s “The Happiness...