Madison O’Neill, Staff Writer
Madison O’Neill (11) is a staff writer, and this is her 2nd year with the Bulldog Times. This year she is excited to report on a variety of issues that impact Ayala and the students in it, having fun in the process. In addition to being a Bulldog Times staff member, some of her extracurricular activities include being a part of the girls golf team and being involved with multiple clubs, including Find Kind and The Creativity With Consideration club. In her free time, she loves to read romance and mystery novels, hang out with friends, and watch videos on YouTube. Madison is very excited for what this new year of journalism will hold.
![The second rally of the year which had the theme of "Peanuts" recognized winter sports, with different rally games and performances as well. "I do think that the juniors' class competition [performance] was really good, but I would say that everyone did great and put in a lot of effort," Kieza Martinez (10) said. "It definitely takes a lot to perform in front of a crowd so i'm very proud of everyone."](https://ayalabulldogtimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MG_0280-1200x799.png)
![A handful of juniors decided to take the PSAT and while it is not required, those who are taking it must spend their time preparing to make sure they get a good score. "Become familiar with the type of questions that are being asked and the practice that [College Board] offers," PSAT coordinator and counselor Ms. Christina Domicoli said.](https://ayalabulldogtimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Screenshot-2024-10-29-12.34.50-PM.png)
![Future freshmen walk around during 8th Grade Night to look at the different sports that are available to them.
"[8th Grade Night] has been a thing that all high schools do to open up their campuses," USB advisor Mrs. Lenee Ives said. "For instance, maybe the sports are different in Chino Hills than here or Don Lugo. So it's important that [8th grade night] has been happening."](https://ayalabulldogtimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Madison-ONeill-8th-grade-night-pic-1.jpg)
![A lot of desks in classrooms, especially the ones in the language portables, look like this one. This is why many of the teachers believe that students should be allowed to chew gum outside, but not in the classrooms.
"I believe there are places [it's okay]. If they're definitely outside of class it's their liberty, but within the classroom we are in a group setting," Ms. Joanne Park said.](https://ayalabulldogtimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_1492-1200x900.png)
![The Eras Tour movie was a hit as soon as it hit the screens of movie theaters across the nation. This was seen as an easier and more affordable alternative than getting tickets to the actual show. “If you can't get tickets to the actual concert, the movie is a better [and] less expensive version of the concert so I would recommend it,” Danika Thakkar (10) said.](https://ayalabulldogtimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-1-1-e1698176096504.png)
![Since high school students have finished their elementary school education, giving gifts to teachers has been on the decline. Because of this, students start to struggle about how they can make their teachers feel appreciated. “I don't think that [students are] purposely not appreciating [their teachers]. [Teacher appreciation is] not necessarily something that's said or known," Mrs. Pezzolla said.](https://ayalabulldogtimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Teacher-appreciation-pic-2-e1696533523988-1084x1200.png)
![Managers David Kubeldis (10) and Tyler Noe (10) prepare for the rush of students who enjoy buying snacks from the student store. They both enjoy the jobs as they look over the USB clerks and make sure they are doing their part in a satisfactory manner.
"[It's] really enjoyable because you get to help the students and also help teach [USB] students valuable skills," Kubeldis said.](https://ayalabulldogtimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_1374-e1695757261286-1200x875.jpg)
![The upcoming "Snow White" live action movie starring Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler is a topic of controversy concerning feminism. “[Snow White] is not going to be saved by the prince…she’s the proactive one and she’s the one who set the terms, said Gal Gadot in Entertainment Weekly.](https://ayalabulldogtimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Copy-of-Snow-White-Controversy-Graphic--1200x1200.png)