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Kaitlyn Lee ('25) presents statistics on the effects of light mode versus dark mode on academic performance during her presentation and oral defense portion of the AP Research exam. Over the course of the school year, 22 AP Research students were tasked with collecting data and crafting a claim on a topic of their choosing.
AP Research Students Present on Year-Long Studies, Conclude AP Capstone Portfolios
Sofia Rodriguez and Lauren Ko • April 23, 2025

For the 22 students enrolled in the inaugural Advanced Placement (AP) Research class, a two-year quest to earn an AP Capstone...

Abbie Shin ('25), Tige Carman ('26), and Danica Coburn (‘25) lead an ASB class session. On March 7, Carman was elected ASB president for the 2025-2026 school year.
ASB Executive Board, Class Officers Elected for 2025-2026
Siena Codekas, Sports Editor • March 29, 2025

The votes are in, and 17 BOHS student leaders across three grade levels were named 2025-2026 Associated Student Body (ASB) Executive...

Angelique Bowles ('83) playfully grasps friend Cindy Bodnar ('83) at the 1982 Sadie Hawkins dance. The country-themed dance was inspired by a 1920s comic strip, and makes its (theme-less) return to the BOHS campus March 28. (Courtesy of the Gusher)
Sadie Hawkins Dance Returns to BOHS
Karla Yoell, Feature Editor • March 16, 2025

Sadie Hawkins – a casual spring dance in which “ladies take the lead” – returns to the BOHS campus March 28. The dance,...

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Sports
Three-year varsity soccer captain and valedictorian Nikolaus Yamamoto ('25) with a medical terms text in the Wildcat athletic training room, where he spends his afternoons interning.
Top of His Class: A Wildcat Q&A With Nikolaus Yamamoto
Siena Codekas, Sports Editor • April 4, 2025

Senior Nikolaus Yamamoto’s four-year journey at BOHS has been influenced by a lot of factors, but one of the most motivating...

Bradley Espinoza ('26) places third in the 16-man bracket in the CIF-Southern Section Masters meet at Sonora High School Feb. 21-22. Espinoza would advance, and finished ninth in the CIF State Championships at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, Feb. 26 through March 1 in the 157-pound weight class.
Espinoza Places Ninth at CIF State Wrestling Championships
Siena Codekas, Sports Editor • March 3, 2025

Since he was seven years old, Bradley Espinoza (‘26) has been making the long drive to California's Central Valley with his...

Bradley Espinoza ('26) and Josiah Moreira ('26) at CIF Boys' Individual Championships at Great Oak High School Feb. 15. The North Hills League champion wrestlers compete at the Masters Wrestling Meet Feb. 22 at Sonora High School. (Courtesy of Victoria Espinoza)
CIF Masters Meet Awaits League Champ Wrestlers Espinoza, Moreira, Brent
Siena Codekas, Sports Editor • February 20, 2025

Over the next two days, three Wildcat wrestlers will compete for a chance to advance to the CIF State Championships in Bakersfield. North...

Opinion
DEI programs protect Americans of all walks of life -- people of color, women, veterans, the disabled, and members of the LGTBQ+, for instance -- from discrimination in the workplace and to ensure equal opportunities for all.
DEI Programs Make America Great
Olivia Chappell, Staff Writer • March 15, 2025
Befitting the Festival of Colors, Joy Baik (‘25) and Sahaana Mehta ('25) covered from head to toe in colored powder as part of a Holi party, (Courtesy of Amit Mehta)
PAWDCAST: Lights, Laddoos, Laughter: A Recap of Indian Festival Season
Sahaana Mehta, Multimedia Editor • March 11, 2025
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Callie Lonowski, Illustrator • March 5, 2025
Arts and Culture
Everett Robison (‘28), as Uncle Fester, performs during a full dress rehearsal April 21. Musical Theatre's production of 'The Addams Family' debuts April 24 at 7 p.m. in the PAC.
Inaugural Musical Theatre Program Brings ‘The Addams Family’ to PAC Stage
Charlotte Nethers, Arts Editor • April 21, 2025
Sofia Rodriguez ('26) performs a spoken word poem at Fullerton's The Night Owl on March 30. The cafe hosts monthly poetry open mic nights, as well as nightly music and other artistic events.
The Night Owl: Fullerton Cafe an Outlet for Artists
Sofia Rodriguez, Opinion Editor • April 9, 2025
Rachel Zegler stars as Snow White in the recently-released live-action remake of the 1937 Disney animated classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
‘Snow White’ Review: Disney’s Latest Live-Action Remake Fails to Capture Magic of Original
Charlotte Nethers, Arts Editor • March 30, 2025
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Sofia Rodriguez ('26) performs a spoken word poem at Fullerton's The Night Owl on March 30. The cafe hosts monthly poetry open mic nights, as well as nightly music and other artistic events.

The Night Owl: Fullerton Cafe an Outlet for Artists

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Everett Robison (‘28), as Uncle Fester, performs during a full dress rehearsal April 21. Musical Theatre's production of 'The Addams Family' debuts April 24 at 7 p.m. in the PAC.

Inaugural Musical Theatre Program Brings 'The Addams Family' to PAC Stage

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Hailee Martin ('26), Mia Luna ('26), Sarah Garrigue ('26), and Issabella Garcia ('27) at the Redondo Relays on Aug. 24. While long distance running has obvious physical benefits, some of the biggest benefits are mental, including improved sleep, less anxiety, and overall happiness. (Courtesy of Ceci Garcia)

Cross Country Running Strengthens More Than Just Body

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Disney princesses Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel, Tiana, Elsa, and Moana. In the past 16 years, Disney princesses have become more reflective of a young audience who craves independence and empowerment versus saving from a male suitor.

Breaking the Spell of Tradition: The Evolution of the Disney Princess

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Three-year varsity soccer captain and valedictorian Nikolaus Yamamoto ('25) with a medical terms text in the Wildcat athletic training room, where he spends his afternoons interning.

Top of His Class: A Wildcat Q&A With Nikolaus Yamamoto

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Sasha Peyton Smith’s 'The Rose Bargain' -- released Feb. 4 -- is the first volume in a two-part romantic fantasy series that follows the witty, unpolished Lady Ivy Benton as she aims to restore her family’s reputation.

'The Rose Bargain' Review: Romantic Fantasy, With a Magical Twist

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Fink, Roz, and Brightbill from the DreamWorks Studios animated film The Wild Robot, which released on streaming platforms on Oct. 15.

'The Wild Robot' Review: A Relatable, Moving Tale of Parent, Child Relationships

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A chainlink fence at the Brea Junior High School campus. Measure H, a $160 million bond aimed at renovating BJH and facilities throughout BOUSD, is on the ballot for the Nov. 5 election.

A Guide to Measure H, BOUSD's $160 million Bond Proposal

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Kaitlyn Lee ('25) presents statistics on the effects of light mode versus dark mode on academic performance during her presentation and oral defense portion of the AP Research exam April 10. Over the course of the school year, 22 AP Research students were tasked with collecting data and crafting a claim on a topic of their choosing.

AP Research Students Present on Year-Long Studies, Conclude AP Capstone Portfolios

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Rachel Zegler stars as Snow White in the recently-released live-action remake of the 1937 Disney animated classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

'Snow White' Review: Disney's Latest Live-Action Remake Fails to Capture Magic of Original

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