Bulldog Times

Following the news of the TikTok ban, many online users are scrambling to find another app that replicates the same user experience they found on TikTok, with that app being RedNote.

Online users seek refuge in RedNote following TikTok ban

Lia Dimapasok, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025

Despite having faced the threat of a TikTok ban numerous times on a variety of different occasions, it's been a threat that, for the most part,...

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

Stephanie Lyn, Open Canvas Manager • January 17, 2025

Beaming lights fade into a crimson red, getting ready for the next performance. As silence echoed throughout the crowd, all attention is drawn...

An amazing collab between the talented artists, Tyler, The Creator and Kali Uchis, is not only Tyler's favorite off of his album but a favorite for many of his listeners as well.

Song Spotlight: See You Again

Allison Caganap and Estelle Ignacio • January 17, 2025

As winter break draws to a close, the warmth of its slow morning and carefree days with everyone’s favorite social media platform, TikTok,...

Despite suffering a loss, girls soccer puts up a good fight to Claremont

Girls Soccer thrown off game by Claremont

Aniya Grant, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025

On Tuesday, January 14, girls Varsity soccer lost their game against the Claremont Wolfpack with final score of 2-4. This sets Ayala’s overall...

Ayala's Varsity Women's Basketball falls short to Claremont's Wolfpack in their first league match-up.

Varsity Girls Basketball lose in close league match up

Dallas Mangold • January 16, 2025

On Tuesday, January 14, the Ayala Girls Basketball Varsity team faced off against another league opponent in the Claremont Wolfpack. Although...

Ayala went up against Claremont on January 14. Though Frosh suffered a loss, the JV team ended the game with a tie while Varsity secured a win against the Wolfpack.

Boys Soccer gets mixed results in recent game

Marijose Rodriguez, Staff Writer • January 15, 2025

On Tuesday, January 15, Ayala’s Boys Soccer team had an exciting home game and went up against Claremont High School. This game had mixed results...

With the arrival of the new year, College Football Playoffs have also kicked off to an exciting start, leaving fans shocked at the games' results.

4 teams remain in the College Football Playoffs (Semifinals)

Dallas Mangold, Staff Writer • January 15, 2025

So far this season's College Football Playoffs have not disappointed. As of now, all Top Four seeds have been eliminated, losing out in either...

As 2024 officially ends and 2025 emerges, the Bulldog Times covers the most prominent events of the past year from A through Z.

A to Z: 2024 in review

Bulldog Times Staff • January 14, 2025

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

Annika Lim, Staff Writer • January 14, 2025

As Sean Lee (11) gets ready to practice his violin once again, he takes out multiple excerpts to practice for a place in the California All-State...

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

Kaylani Hsu, Sports Editor • January 13, 2025

Being an athlete is not without its relentless struggles, hurled upon them at every step of their endeavor. Though it can take a massive toll...

Mr. Massoum a beloved math teacher around the Ayala campus has overflowing kindness that he wants to spread to everyone. He wants to show everyone how just a bit of kindness can go a long way.

Teachers of Ayala: Al Massoum

Annika Lim, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025

As students start to walk into Mr. Al Massoum’s classroom, he waits for them at the door with a big smile and a high-five ready for his student....

Ms. Lin Guo, a hardworking teacher who is loved by many on campus, has been chosen to be a part of one of the finalists in the California League of Educators. She is the advisor of many clubs and an amazing language teacher who positively influences many students.

California League of Educators welcomes Ayala’s very own

Annika Lim, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025

The California League of Educators is a special program where teachers can be chosen to be a part of their training and resources to better support...

Coach Bhatt's goals are to help improve his basketball program. "Our goal is to help shape future leaders and well-rounded young adults," Bhatt said.

Coach Bhatt: an inspiration to others

Marijose Rodriguez, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025

For some, a job can be tiring and boring. For Coach Sameer Bhatt however, his job is something that he enjoys doing and is very special to him....

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

Stephanie Lyn, Open Canvas Manager • January 7, 2025

Combining a passion for the environment of not just the United States but the world with localization for Ayala, the World Organization of Sustainability...

As the industry evolves, perhaps there’s room for all three animation producers to redefine the art of animation in their own ways.

Is Disney still at the peak of animation?

Terran Chu, Staff Writer • January 6, 2025

For decades, Disney and Pixar have been the unchallenged champions of the animation world. From "Toy Story" and "Frozen" to "Encanto," their...

Is Disney still at the peak of animation?

Terran Chu, Staff Writer • January 6, 2025

For decades, Disney and Pixar have been the unchallenged champions of the animation world. From "Toy Story" and "Frozen" to "Encanto," their...

Taylor Swift has performed her "Eras Tour" various worldwide stadiums such as SoFi Stadium and many others for the past two years and it has finally ended on December 8. How much has changed since its first show?

The Eras Tour: End of an era, start of an age

Stephanie Lyn, Open Canvas Manager • December 13, 2024

The stadium lights dim and you can faintly see the silhouette of the unique key-shaped stage. In a feat of prolonged suspense, you see the billowing...

Spotify Wrapped finally came out this year after a long wait full of delays, complaints, and anticipation. Except for getting the annual Wrapped that everyone expected, Spotify users got something far worse.

Spotify Wrapped: Wrapped in Disappointment

Estelle Ignacio, Assistant Features Editor • December 12, 2024

After multiple delays and weeks of waiting, Spotify Wrapped was finally released on December 4. Spotify Wrapped is one of the most anticipated...