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Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is a tingling sensation at the crown of the head. To trigger the sensation, which viewers use to settle nerves and inhibit sleep, YouTubers film themselves whispering or tapping into microphones.

ASMR Saved Me From Sleep Deprivation

Cheyenne Arredondo, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021
Ken McCall, athletic trainer, treats cross country runner Michael Galentine, sophomore, as athletic training student aides look on. As athletic trainer, McCall is responsible for the safety of all athletes at BOHS.

Athlete Safety in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ellen Kim, News Editor
February 24, 2021
Robert Stelmar, counselor, in his office. Stelmar was named K-12 School Counselor of the Year by the Orange County Department of Education on Feb. 1.

Rob Stelmar Named K-12 School Counselor of the Year by OCDE

Jared Corona, Staff Writer
February 23, 2021
Alexis Alexander, junior, wears a patch-adorned letter jacket that she bought during quarantine to celebrate her academic and athletic success.

Long Live Letter Jackets!

Allie Haluska and Jasmine Youn
February 19, 2021
In-person college visits and tours are mostly canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, colleges and BOHS offer virtual opportunities for high school students to meet college counselors and learn about prospective colleges.

Virtual visits offer safer, more convenient way to explore colleges

Natalie DiCesaris and Doyon Kim
February 18, 2021
Elin Jang, senior, puts together a care package filled with coupons, snacks, and sweets for local health clinics, hospitals, and firefighters.

Robotics donates care packages to community frontline workers

Ellen Kim, News Editor
February 15, 2021
Turnitin is a plagiarism detection service used by over 15,000 schools worldwide. Due to an increase in plagiarized essays this year, the BOHS English department requested the software, which was ultimately purchased by BOUSD in January.

Preventing Plagiarism: Turnitin Purchased by BOUSD

Ellen Kim, News Editor
February 7, 2021
In last year's Brea 8K race, Gloria Corona runs through the finish line of the 8K race course at the Brea Mall. This year, 8K runners will run their own course to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions.

Ready, Set, Go! Brea 8K Goes Virtual

Vanessa Jo and Doyon Kim
February 1, 2021
Ivan Barrera ('09) in his gym, Faster Fitness, which opened for business on Brea Blvd. in 2013. Since the gym's opening, Barrera's clientele has grown, along with opportunities as a featured speaker at fitness industry events.

Barrera (’09) builds bodies and communities as owner and CEO of Faster Fitness gym

Doyon Kim and Karis Choi
January 31, 2021
As a result of technological distractions and a lack of motivation, many students struggle to prioritize tasks and get them done. Procrastination researchers, Dr. Piers Steel and Dr. Tim Pychyl, share their takes on what students can do to complete work more efficiently.

Cure Your Procrastination

Ellen Kim, News Editor
January 20, 2021
The critical relation between our food intake and our mental health is portrayed through social media. According to the Child Mind Organization, adolescents care immensely about validation and appearance, resulting in a comparison with influencers who unrealistically Photoshop themselves.

The Lies of ‘Diet Culture’

Jasmine Youn and Karis Choi
January 14, 2021
The Kooiman Family Christmas Light Show turns on their Christmas lights for passing visitors to watch and enjoy. The light show is single-handedly designed by Mark Kooiman every year.

Kooiman Family Lights Up The Holidays

Jared Corona and Lindsey Kim
December 18, 2020
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