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The memorial for Scott Ni (8).
Canyon Hills student Scott Ni dies after fatal e-bike crash
Ayala Football hires new Wide Receiver coach, Terrance Smith
Ayala Football hires new Wide Receiver coach, Terrance Smith
All of the seniors in drumline were honored at the beginning of the program, showcasing the dedication and impact that they had on the group of students.
Ayala’s drumline presents the senior sendoff show
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
Along with the release of Ariana Grande's deluxe album "eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead," Grande released a promotional short film.
“brighter days ahead” short film truly is brighter
"Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing" by Kief Davidson reveals the dark reality for many kid influencers behind the screen.
[Review] “Bad Influence” reveals dark truth of online exposure
The Chili's Triple Dipper, made popular by TikTok, helped Chili's revenue boom.
Chili’s Triple Dipper gains popularity on social media
Many clothing stores are starting to close down, including Active. Active is currently holding a 'everything buy one get one free' deal.
The Shoppes faces turbulence as more stores close their doors
Pictures of UC Riverside campus
UC Riverside is not the “UC reject” school you imagined
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
Shortstop Viviana Jilek (9) getting ready for the ball as pitcher Lilanna Acosta (11) pitches.
Ayala Varsity Softball continues string of victories
The senior night booth is set up with decorations and sweets for the whole team to enjoy.
Bulldogs dominate against El Dorado during swim Senior Night
Ayala Football hires new Wide Receiver coach, Terrance Smith
Ayala Football hires new Wide Receiver coach, Terrance Smith
The Final 4 compete for the March Madness championship
March Madness: Final 4 recap
Boys Varsity Golf competes against Riverside Polytechnic High School at the Homer Invitational.
Boys Varsity Golf earns seventh place at Homer Thomas Invitational
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
The Final 4 compete for the March Madness championship
March Madness: Final 4 recap
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
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
Shortstop Viviana Jilek (9) getting ready for the ball as pitcher Lilanna Acosta (11) pitches.
Ayala Varsity Softball continues string of victories
The senior night booth is set up with decorations and sweets for the whole team to enjoy.
Bulldogs dominate against El Dorado during swim Senior Night
Boys Varsity Golf competes against Riverside Polytechnic High School at the Homer Invitational.
Boys Varsity Golf earns seventh place at Homer Thomas Invitational
Both Ayala and Claremont's Varsity boys swim team wait for the referee to blow his whistle to race in backstroke.
Ayala produces outstanding results in recent swim meet
Joliene Mente is a great example of commitment and dedication.
Joliene Mente: Riding into the Future
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
"Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing" by Kief Davidson reveals the dark reality for many kid influencers behind the screen.
[Review] “Bad Influence” reveals dark truth of online exposure
Pictures of UC Riverside campus
UC Riverside is not the “UC reject” school you imagined
Instagram is now incorporated into our everyday lives without question. Modern society has accepted this as the new norm almost carelessly.
Bulldogs navigate modern society and Instagram
The official logo of Turning Point USA is combined with Ayala's school emblem.
Is Turning Point USA pushing for neutral student space or political agenda?
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
"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
6Q CrossWord Daily
6Q CrossWord Daily
Brainrot Quiz: will you survive Gen Alpha in 20 years?
Brainrot Quiz: will you survive Gen Alpha in 20 years?
BDT Weekly Crossword
BDT Weekly Crossword
Wordish
Wordish
Adventures of Blip and Bloop: Issue 4
Adventures of Blip and Bloop: Issue 4
Cosmic Powers: Issue 15
Cosmic Powers: Issue 15
Cosmic Powers: Issue 14
Cosmic Powers: Issue 14
Cosmic Powers: Issue 13
Cosmic Powers: Issue 13
Cosmic Powers: Issue 12
Cosmic Powers: Issue 12

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