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The board meeting closing after the issues brought up by the concerned students, parents, and teachers
CVUSD board meeting sparks debate over policy change and student safety
Posters filled campus during Campaign Week with candidates advocating for votes from their respective classes. Additionally, students utilize social media, candy, and flyers to connect further with their peers.
2025 Campaign Week: Passion, enthusiasm, creativity
The Science Olympiad award ceremony at Etiwanda High School. Brandon Tse (12) from Ayala high school was awarded 6th place in Air Trajectory.
Ayala steps up on the podium at Science Olympiad Regionals
Students are lined up to get drinks for the CAASP fundraiser. The line was so long that you had to wait for hours to even get one drink.
All grade levels raise funds to support CAASPP testing
GSA club hosted guest speaker Jeffrey Solomon to talk about the importance of queer history, especially in this age.
Jeffrey Solomon talks importance of queer history to GSA club
The newest "Hunger Games" book, "Sunrise on the Reaping," presents a new story centered around Haymitch Abernathy, offering a haunting look at how the games shaped him into the Haymitch we're familiar with.
[Review] “Sunrise on the Reaping” makes tragic return to the arena
For our fourth edition of Dear Bulldog, we chose two students, Tina Cohen-Chang and ___. Both share stories and thoughts that could go out to any student or person out there.
Dear Bulldog: Tina Cohen-Chang & Beautiful Hot Supreme Leader
A raw, introspective piece of art, Lizzy McAlpine encapsulates who she is as an artist with her deluxe album: "Older (and Wiser)."
Track by Track: “Older (and Wiser)”
Psychology Club meets in H114 every other Wednesday and advocates to erase the mental health stigma while also educating students on how psychology interacts with the world.
Club Spotlight: Psychology Club teaches intricacies of mind
Disney's newest film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" has just hit box offices. However the film was not found as a gem. With the several controversies the film faced it has failed at the box office and the Rotten Tomato scores.
“Snow White” did not mine the right gem
Psychology Club meets in H114 every other Wednesday and advocates to erase the mental health stigma while also educating students on how psychology interacts with the world.
Club Spotlight: Psychology Club teaches intricacies of mind
Asian Cultural Recognition club, ran by positive and prideful officers, is an uprising club that many students go to every month. With exciting and interactive meetings, attendees and officers always have a great time.
[Club Spotlight] Asian Cultural Recognition Club
eSports, one of the most popular clubs here at Ayala, is a type of competition that directly involves video games. The club is open to everybody who loves to play games or just have a genuine interest in video games overall.
Club Spotlight: esports club
One of the activities Art4Kids has hosted this year is a card making session which they made for hospitalized children. Art4Kids strives to make these children's days better in any way they can.
[Club Spotlight] Art4Kids embraces creativity to help others
WOSL Club is a club that promotes environmental awareness around Ayala's campus, and its members learn about the world and how they can better it.
Club Spotlight: WOSL Club
Releasing her third studio album, "So Close to What," Tate McRae captures the feelings of transitioning from adolescence to adulthood and ultimately wondering where the road will lead her.
Album Analysis: “So Close to What” by Tate McRae
"Mayhem" is an album of pure chaos.This album is Lady Gaga's seventh studio album after a four year break. The album not only focuses on Gaga's relationship with her fiancé but also self-love.
Album Analysis: “Mayhem” by Lady Gaga
"Balloonerism," Mac Miller's second posthumous album, was released on January 17. The album focuses on Miller's experience with drug addiction, especially during his time in the music industry.
Album Analysis: “Balloonerism”
"I made this record in the space between life and death. It feels like I've waited an eternity for you to have it. I'll wait a bit longer. I've waited a decade already," said  Halsey via Facebook. "The Great Impersonator," Halsey's new album, is full of raw emotion and portray's the artist's life in a new and untold light.
Album Analysis: “The Great Impersonator” by Halsey
In keshi's sophomore album "Requiem," he innovatively intertwines what it's like to love and what it's like to lose. It's an album of alluring melodies and touching lyrics.
Album Analysis: “Requiem” by keshi
Ashley Wu skating gracefully during one of her practices. Despite the challenges presented by injury, Wu persevered through the struggles in order to pursue her passion for the sport.
Ashley Wu: Skating towards success
March Madness 2025. The power of the 1-seed, strong 2-seeds, and a chance to bring upsets back to the tournament this Sweet 16.
March Madness Sweet Sixteen games bring newfound excitement
Southern California teams in the NHL play the best and the worst of the league.
Southern California teams make waves in NHL
Joliene Mente is a great example of commitment and dedication.
Joliene Mente: Riding into the Future
Unlike the other weeks, the Southern California teams in Major League Soccer played extremely aggressive games.
Week 5: Major League Soccer brings the intensity
Joliene Mente is a great example of commitment and dedication.
Joliene Mente: Riding into the Future
Nevaeh Lima (11) going to catch a ball at the Showdown Series 7 tournament last spring.
Nevaeh Lima: An inspiration to all
Chloe's ability to adjust to everything that comes her way is exactly what makes her such an efficient worker. "She's always been a natural leader who takes charge when she sees that she needs to," Kathleen Chang (10) said.
Chloe Utterback: Utterly Amazing
London McCue anticipating the ball heading into her territory. Throughout the season, McCue has helped to keep the team's spirit up and together.
London McCue: On both sides of the ball
On November 13, ten recruited senior athletes officially signed to colleges in the gym where family and friends joined in the audience to celebrate their commitment.
Student athletes commit to colleges across North America
March Madness 2025. The power of the 1-seed, strong 2-seeds, and a chance to bring upsets back to the tournament this Sweet 16.
March Madness Sweet Sixteen games bring newfound excitement
Southern California teams in the NHL play the best and the worst of the league.
Southern California teams make waves in NHL
Unlike the other weeks, the Southern California teams in Major League Soccer played extremely aggressive games.
Week 5: Major League Soccer brings the intensity
The L.A. Kings faced Nashville's Predators, and the Anaheim Ducks faced St. Louis's Blues.
Southern California teams battle in recent NHL matches
LAFC faces Austin and LA Galaxy faces Portland in two highly anticipated matches.
Breaking down matches of Week 4 Major League Soccer
The Cross Country team gathered prior to the Running Lanes Cross Country Championships in Alabama. Both teams placed at an exceptionally high ranking for their first time in the race with the boys placing fifth and the girls seventh overall in the gold division.
Cross Country ends the year with a final victory
Despite losing the homecoming game on September 20 against Glendora's Tartans, this was one of the best performing games for the Varsity team.
A season of ups and downs for Ayala Boys’ Football
Boys Varsity Football loses a close match-up to Etiwanda High School. The Bulldogs, making the D6 playoffs this past Sunday, will face off against Northwood High School on the road.
Boys Varsity Football loses final matchup of league season
Varsity Flag football celebrates their seniors at their senior night game.
Flag football’s inaugural season promises bright future
The Varsity team huddling together at their last game of the season against Bonita's Bearcats.
Bulldogs Season Recap: Girls Varsity Volleyball
Joliene Mente is a great example of commitment and dedication.
Joliene Mente: Riding into the Future
During the final relay of the meet, Bulldogs gather around their swimmers leading the race as exhilaration and elation fills the air.
Ayala swim team holds successful meet against Walnut
Varsity Boys Volleyball sweeps Garey High School with a score of 3-0.
Boys Varsity Volleyball triumphs again with win against Garey High School
Ayala Boys Varsity Volleyball show off their skills at home in a tough game against the Dons.
Varsity Boys Volleyball triumphs over the Sierra Vista Dons
The Varsity Bulldogs put up a good fight against the Panthers, an elite team from Corona.
Varsity Baseball puts up valiant effort against top team in country
Ayala's Boys Junior Varsity team huddles up during one of the timeouts, discussing what they can do to improve their skills.
Boys’ Junior Varsity Volleyball loses in their first game against Chaffey High School
Ayala High School faced off against Bonita High School in their final game of the season.
Girls Basketball falls to Bonita in final game
Girls Varsity water polo advances further into CIF, with an opportunity to win the championship.
Girls water polo advances to CIF quarter finals
The Boys Varsity Basketball team hold their heads up high as they look to learn from this loss during their final game.
Boys Varsity Basketball loses their Senior Night game against Bonita
Ayala came through with their final game of the season against Bonita.
Ayala Boys Varsity Soccer wins their final game
Coco Hong (10), a dedicated swimmer and hospital volunteer, lives by her philosophy of no pain, no gain through her work ethic, resilience in the face of setbacks, and commitment to making a meaningful impact both in and out of the pool.
Bulldogs of Ayala: Coco Hong leaves positive impact on community
Caleb Seong, a dancer at GI (God's Image), created and released clothes to help support the organization with their upcoming mission trip to Korea over the summer.
Bulldogs of Ayala: Caleb Seong
Ariana Guebara (12), a student with epilepsy, has found ways to overcome the challenges her condition comes with, rising beyond typical stereotypes and trying new things each day.
Bulldogs of Ayala: Ariana Guebara
Trudy Chang (11) illustrates great leadership skills through her service to Ayala's campus by achieving the title of Ayala's feature twirler and facing the challenges along the way.
Bulldogs of Ayala: Trudy Chang
Sean Lee (11) is the first ever Bulldog to make it into the California All- State Orchestra. All of his hard work and dedication towards the violin has paid off and vastly improved.
Bulldogs of Ayala: Sean Lee
The newest "Hunger Games" book, "Sunrise on the Reaping," presents a new story centered around Haymitch Abernathy, offering a haunting look at how the games shaped him into the Haymitch we're familiar with.
[Review] “Sunrise on the Reaping” makes tragic return to the arena
AI is a false reflection of human expression, abused by self-proclaimed "AI artists," to achieve nothing more than quick hits of gratification.
The AI ‘artist’: the dangers AI art presents
As a result of lack of belief, minimal media representation, and the declining popularity of his holiday, the leprechaun struggles the be a well known mascot.
The Most Unpopular Holiday Mascot: Leprechaun
From a soon-to-be graduated Bulldog, take that free 6th period. I can almost guarantee you that with senioritis, it will be the best blessing you can give yourself.
You should take a free 6th period (at least in senior year)
In "Mickey 17," Bong Joon Ho throws cloning, capitalism, and alien caterpillars into a weird mix that somehow ends up being both chaotic and deeply funny.
[Review] “Mickey 17”
"Close your eyes, little one" Sophia Lam
“Close your eyes”: Comic illustration
Thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to these runner-up entries!
Spooky Scary Stories: ’24 Runner-ups
Thank you to everyone who participated in this Halloween's writing contest!
Spooky Scary Stories – ’24 Halloween writing contest
Friends Kyle Cheng (9) and Derek Chen (9) also have AIR books. Chen is reading a classic "The Hobbit" and diving into the literary works of J.R.R Tolkien. Cheng is reading "The Neptune Challenge."
[Photo Essay] AIR books: read to succeed
As Dear Asian Youth (DAY) club and South Asian Culture Club (SACC) continues to inform students on campus regarding subjects of Asian culture, they recently collaborated together to host a DAY x SACC Art Festival. This festival featured a wide range of art forms from origami to digital pieces.
DAY x SACC Art Festival
Maybe death isn't so edgy after all.
A “Wholesome” Story (3/3)
Bastet, protector of the dead
A “Wholesome” Story (2/3)
Death is an unfortunate habit, isn't it?
A “Wholesome” Story (1/3)
"Chocolate was something Mr. Hershey enjoyed. . . "
Anthelme Syndrome (6/6)
"Chocolate was something Mr. Hershey enjoyed. . . "
Anthelme Syndrome (5/6)
With the 2023-2024 school year coming to an end, it has been a roller coaster of emotions and memories. What's better than a playlist that captures these emotions?
[Playlist] Your 2023-2024 school year wrapped
Want to learn more about your favorite topics? These podcasts are a great way to do so!
A guide to educational podcasts
Want to learn more about your favorite YouTubers? These podcasts are a great way to do so!
A guide to YouTuber-hosted podcasts
Silent Night, Gloria, Joy to the World, Little Drummer Boy. These are a few of the classics that are sung while going door to door Christmas caroling. These classic and traditional songs tell a story that no other Christmas songs can do.
[Playlist] Traditionally Christmas
Blast from the past! Here is a list of nostalgic songs to bring you back to your childhood!
[Playlist] Nostalgic songs from our childhood
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Brainrot Quiz: will you survive Gen Alpha in 20 years?
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Cosmic Powers: Issue 15
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Cosmic Powers: Issue 14
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