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As January 19 approaches it appears that TikTok will be banned in the U.S., preventing any American citizens from accessing the platform. However, this isn’t the first time the Chinese-owned app has been discussed in the capital.
TikTok ban in the U.S moving forward: Here’s what you need to know
February 21, 2025
Fires have disrupted life in pockets of California since January.
Fire havoc in California: Small fires appear near San Diego
February 21, 2025
Artwork from senior Chiaki Daniels, entered into the Art Show as an opportunity to show the district her skills.
Students Of Canyon Hills entered Into SDUSD District Art Show
February 21, 2025
Otay Ranch was engulfed in flames for days as firefighters beat back the blaze.
Firefighters are frantic as fires pop up all over San Diego
February 21, 2025
President Carter is remembered far more for his humanitarian work post-presidency than his four years in office.
Former President James Carter passes away
February 21, 2025
Mufasa The Lion King, Hit or Flop?
Mufasa The Lion King, Hit or Flop?
February 21, 2025
Logos of De Portola and Jean Farb Middle School
8th Graders Visit Canyon Hills High!
February 21, 2025
Arcane: Is it Worth the Watch?
Arcane: Is it Worth the Watch?
February 21, 2025
Taylor Swift's Eras tour caused earthquaking levels of excitement from fans.
The End of an Era: Taylor Swift tour concludes
February 13, 2025
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco at the Golden Globes posing cutely for photographers. (Michael Buckner, Getty Images)
Celebrity Engagements: Love Stories Turn Into Big Announcements
February 12, 2025
NFL wild card games
NFL wild card games
February 12, 2025
MLB Draft Lottery
MLB Draft Lottery
February 12, 2025
Hal’e Martin signing her signing agreement on November 13th, 2024 (Milla Sgambelluri)
Breaking Barriers: My Journey as a Woman in Sports Journalism
January 14, 2025
CFB Seminfinal Game Preview (FOX Sports)
CFB Orange and Cotton Bowl
January 14, 2025
Heisman Finalists (left to right: Colorado's Travis Hunter, Miami' Cam Ward, Boise State's Ashton Jeanty, Oregon's Dillon Gabriel) (CNN)
And the 2024 Heisman Winner is…
January 10, 2025
Day in the Life of Attendance
February 21, 2025
Seniors Emily Haynes and Claire Richie smile in anticipation of their Valentine's Day plans. They plan to have a group cafe lunch in all pink, and they are so excited they can barely hold it in. (Nyala Levvi)
Valentines Day Origins: What To Do With Your Special Someone
February 19, 2025
Two CHHS students spread the love at school, offering “Valentines Grams” for students to send to the classroom their special someone (Casper Petruzzelli)
Valentine’s Day: From Ancient Rituals To Sappy Romance
February 19, 2025
BSU Facilitates Candy Grams for Valentines
February 13, 2025
Top Book to Movie Adaptations in 2025
Top Book to Movie Adaptations in 2025
January 30, 2025
Mufasa The Lion King, Hit or Flop?
Mufasa The Lion King, Hit or Flop?
February 21, 2025
Black Friday Crowds in San Diego
Is Black Friday Worth the Trouble?
January 14, 2025
The beautiful city of San Diego lit up for the holiday season. (Milla Sgambelluri)
Top Holiday Destinations
January 14, 2025
Hal’e Martin signing her signing agreement on November 13th, 2024 (Milla Sgambelluri)
Breaking Barriers: My Journey as a Woman in Sports Journalism
January 14, 2025
A list of Books Behind Bars, possibly books that may no longer be available to the students of America. (Milla Sgambelluri)
Our History is Our Right
November 20, 2024
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Senior Joshua Arreola watches Kung Fu Panda on his phone, which features widely regarded character Tai Lung, who is praised by both critics and audiences for his well written characterization and motivation (Ben Ruiz-Rodriguez)

Why Do People Seek Comfort Within Loner Characters?

Ben Ruiz-Rodriguez, Features Editor
May 6, 2024
Due to the excessive rain , the drains are not able to get rid of massive quantities of water at one leaving the benches and the front of the 1000 building to be inaccessible to students and staff members.

Excessive Rain & Flash Flooding should allow schools to take Rain Days Off for the safety and health of all students

Ben Ruiz Rodriguez, Features Editor
February 22, 2024
Seniors Jennifer Garcia and Julia Dumont rehearse line during Tech Theatre to prepare for upcoming Spelling Bee shows.

Class Spotlight: Tech Theatre encourages creative craftsmanship and building a community to create theater shows for our campus

Ben Ruiz Rodriguez, Features Editor
January 23, 2024
Senior Joshua Arreola uses 5-Star Student app as pass so that he could use the restroom

Students question the new ¨5-Star Students¨ virtual ID app after replacing the old hall pass system, “Was it that necessary?”

Ben Ruiz-Rodriguez, Features editor
September 28, 2023
Senior Joshua Arreola uses 5-Star Student app as pass so that he could use the restroom.

cocaine bear movie poster

Elizabeth Bank´s directorial debut movie , ¨Cocaine Bear¨, is a thrilling hour and a half of campy 80’s slasher with a bear on hard drugs

Ben Ruiz Rodriguez, Features Editor
May 31, 2023
Album Cover of Daniel Caesar “ Never Enough” depicting Caesar running through a field, which is symbolized throughout the story of the album

Review: Daniel Caesar’s latest album “Never Enough”

Ben Ruiz Rodriguez, Features Editor
May 2, 2023
baseball pancake breakfast ticket

Boy’s Baseball Team to Raise Money For School Via All You Can Eat Pancakes Fundraiser

Ben Ruiz Rodriguez, Features Editor
April 10, 2023
saudi arabian prime minister discusses world cup

Saudi Arabia reneges pledge on death penalty while attention is on World Cup

Ben Ruiz Rodriguez, Features Editor
January 3, 2023
A still from Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey

Public Domain: Using characters without permission

Ben Ruiz Rodriguez, Features Editor
December 16, 2022
An invalid SAT test found on the road after the incident

Failing Accountability: El Paso high school students forced to retake SAT´s after UPS transfer Incident

Ben Ruiz Rodriguez, Features Editor
December 6, 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Character poster

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever exceeds expectation despite tragic passing of lead actor

Ben Ruiz Rodriguez, Features Editor
November 17, 2022
Photo of California Legislature

California legislature: Absent students aren’t prodigal

Ben Ruiz-Rodriguez, Features Editor
November 16, 2022
The Chadwick Boseman Memorial at Howard University

The Impact on the African American Community Left By Chadwick Boseman

Ben Ruiz Rodriguez, Features Editor
November 9, 2022
vapa foundation in elementary school

VAPA, a key to student success that continues to lack school funding and attention

Ben Ruiz Rodriguez, Features Editor
November 5, 2022
Canyon Hills High School pipe burst causing flooding

Sprinkler Burst Fire Drill Begs the Question: Does Canyon Hills Infrastructure Still Hold Up?

Ben Ruiz-Rodriguez, Features Editor
October 27, 2022
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