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Free COVID-19 Testing on BOHS Campus
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Shelley Weiseth, science teacher, lectures on the COVID-19 virus. Weiseth created the pandemic-themed unit to educate her students about current events.

Weiseth creates COVID-19 unit for bio classes

Ellen Kim, News Editor

March 30, 2021

A nurse gets tested at BOHS

Free COVID-19 Testing on BOHS Campus

Cheyenne Arredondo, Staff Writer

March 26, 2021

(clockwise from top right) Seniors Joshua Yoon, Rebecca Park, Sophia Akinboro, and Keya Panchal advance as finalists standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Finalists will potentially be selected to receive $2,500 dedicated to college funds.

Four Recognized as National Merit Finalists

Ellen Kim, News Editor

March 10, 2021

The annual star-studded event commences this week as three staff members and three students compete for the coveted title of "Mr. Brea."

Three seniors, three staff members vie for Mr. Brea crowns

Ellen Kim, News Editor

March 7, 2021

Shelley Weiseth, science teacher, lectures on the COVID-19 virus. Weiseth created the pandemic-themed unit to educate her students about current events.

Weiseth creates COVID-19 unit for bio classes

Ellen Kim, News Editor • March 30, 2021

A nurse gets tested at BOHS

Free COVID-19 Testing on BOHS Campus

Cheyenne Arredondo, Staff Writer • March 26, 2021

(clockwise from top right) Seniors Joshua Yoon, Rebecca Park, Sophia Akinboro, and Keya Panchal advance as finalists standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Finalists will potentially be selected to receive $2,500 dedicated to college funds.

Four Recognized as National Merit Finalists

Ellen Kim, News Editor • March 10, 2021

The annual star-studded event commences this week as three staff members and three students compete for the coveted title of "Mr. Brea."

Three seniors, three staff members vie for Mr. Brea crowns

Ellen Kim, News Editor • March 7, 2021

The Taste of Boysenberry Festival returns to Knott

Taste of Boysenberry Festival returns to Knott's this Friday

Natalie DiCesaris, Opinion Co-Editor • March 1, 2021

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, College Board announced that all SAT II subject tests and the essay portion of the SAT were cancelled.

College Board Eliminates SAT II Subject Tests and SAT Essay

Karis Choi, Staff Writer • February 26, 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

Ken McCall, athletic trainer, holds his award for North Orange County ROP Teacher of the Year. In order to be considered for this honor, teachers must be nominated by the NOCROP administration, based on demonstrating certain qualities including empowering teaching abilities, professionalism, and excellence in promoting leadership beyond the regular job obligations.

McCall Named North Orange County ROP Teacher of the Year

Ellen Kim, News Editor • February 22, 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

The welcome sign at the entrance of the University of Irvine, Calif. entrance. Starting Fall 2021, the University of California system will return to in-person instruction.

University of California system to return to in-person instruction in Fall

Doyon Kim, Co-Editor-in-Chief • 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

Ready, Set, Go! Brea 8K Goes Virtual

Vanessa Jo and Doyon Kim • February 1, 2021

Trump supporters march to Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6 to protest the 2020 presidential election result. The march culminated in the breaching of the Capitol building which left five citizens dead, a city-wide curfew, and calls for President Donald Trump

Pro-Trump mob invades U.S. Capitol; 5 dead, 55 arrested

Ellen Kim and Karis Choi • January 7, 2021

Gail Lyons, BOUSD school board member, rolls a pair of dice to determine the winner of the deadlocked Trustee Area 5 race, as Dr. Brad Mason, superintendent, and candidate Lauren Barnes (

BOUSD Board of Education Seat Determined by Roll of Dice

Doyon Kim, Co-Editor-in-Chief • December 18, 2020

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Instead embracing the traits that make us human, unique, and beautiful, many teens are adversely affected by social media's definition of the

Body shaming fueled by social media

Lyndsey Gutierrez (‘17) holds an embroidered banner for her jewelry and accessories business, Thirteen by Lyndsey.

Behind the Bling: Lyndsey Gutierrez (‘17) turns passion for fashion into e-boutique

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!

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’

Wednesday's assault on the Capitol building by protestors of the certification of Joe Biden's impending presidency was not only a low point in current president Donald Trump's tenure, but a low point in American history.

A Dark Day on Capitol Hill

A Raising Cane's restaurant just yards away from Laurel Elementary poses a danger to students.

Recipe for disaster: City of Brea opts for fried poultry and sweet tea over safety of its children

A Thin Blue Line flag towers above Downtown Brea. The flag, purchased by Brea resident and developer Dwight Manley ('84), sparked a debate in the community about the flag's connotations.

Thin Blue Line flag sparks debate in Brea

As summer approaches, the Class of 2021 watches their senior year -- mostly spent online and activity-free -- pass by.

Senior Year Sadness

Tik Tok users showcase three trending beauty products: Revlon One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer, Unicorn Fruit Whipped Body Butter, and The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution.

Make-Up Trends Hot on TikTok

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

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Lucas Klaff, sophomore, runs to first base at an a

Lucas Klaff, sophomore, runs to first base at an after school practice on March 30. Junior varsity plays an away game against Irvine High School this afternoon. 📸: @claireseoo 🐾⚾️

Hogan Kim, sophomore, lines up a shot at Brea Cree

Hogan Kim, sophomore, lines up a shot at Brea Creek Golf Course on March 29. Varsity golf lost to El Dorado High School, 188 to 192. Their next match is on April 13 against Villa Park High School. 📸: @lindse_ykim_ 🐾🏌️‍♂️

Carter Lavold, freshman, swims the 500 Free at the

Carter Lavold, freshman, swims the 500 Free at the Freshman Sophomore Annual Swim Meet on March 20. Swim season starts today for all BOHS swimmers. 📸: @alexis.alexander_ 🐾🏊🏻‍♀️

Brea Olinda High School’s American flag flies at

Brea Olinda High School’s American flag flies at half-staff. On Wednesday, President Joe Biden issued a proclamation for flags to be flown at half-mast to honor the eight victims of Tuesday’s massacre in Georgia. The flag will remain at half-mast until sunset on March 22. 📸: @alexis.alexander_ 🐾

Show choir, dance, and theater technician students

Show choir, dance, and theater technician students gather at the front of school to commemorate Darin Sauer, theater manager, who passed away suddenly on March 6. Students and teachers created posters of his favorite hobbies and interests to tape on to the walls of the PAC. 📸: @_doyonkim 🐾

🚨New on the site: The annual Mr. Brea pageant s

🚨New on the site: The annual Mr. Brea pageant starts tomorrow on IGTV and News Editor @ellen_k516 has the scoop. 🐾

🚨New on the site: The Grammy Awards are one wee

🚨New on the site: The Grammy Awards are one week away and singer-songwriter @taylorswift will once again vie for a Best Album trophy. Wildcat A&E Co-Editor @katie.kudron revisits and ranks Swift’s discography. Link to the story in bio! 🎨: @mak_attack54 @mak_cheez 🐾

🚨New on the site: Opinion Co-Editor Melissa Per

🚨New on the site: Opinion Co-Editor Melissa Perez’s column “Senior Year Sadness.” Link to the column in bio! 🎨: @mak_attack54 @mak_cheez 🐾

Hannah Adoian prepares to shoot a 5 meter penalty

Hannah Adoian prepares to shoot a 5 meter penalty shot during varsity water polo practice on Feb. 25. After weeks of postponement due to COVID-19, water polo begins competition this Friday at El Dorado High School. 📸: @alexis.alexander_ 🐾🤽🏻‍♀️

A new comic strip by @mak_attack54 @mak_cheez! Vie

A new comic strip by @mak_attack54 @mak_cheez! View this and other original content at breaolindawildcat.com, or click the link in bio. 🎨: @mak_attack54 🐾

🚨New on the site: Lifestyle Editors Melea Alter

🚨New on the site: Lifestyle Editors Melea Altermatt and Katie Kudron cover the lack of body diversity in ABC’s Bachelor franchise. Visit breaolindawildcat.com or click the link in bio to read! 🎨: @_amberkim_ 🐾

🚨New on the site: Wildcat Staff Writer Jared Co

🚨New on the site: Wildcat Staff Writer Jared Corona writes that building a Raising Cane’s across the street from Laurel Elementary is a “recipe for disaster.” Read his opinion at breaolindawildcat.com. (Link in bio!) 🎨: @charlize_chiang 🐾

🚨New on the site: News Editor @ellen_k516 inter

🚨New on the site: News Editor @ellen_k516 interviews athletic trainer Ken McCall about tending to athletes during a pandemic. (Link in bio!) Pictured: McCall treats cross country runner Michael Galentine during a Feb. 20 race. 📸: @ddianalee 🐾

Spotted in the quad today were yellow hearts beari

Spotted in the quad today were yellow hearts bearing the names of every student in this year’s senior class. The signs were devised, created, and placed by Grad Night Committee, including senior parents Leah Reed, Christine Denbo, Bridget Somerville, Tracy Gutierrez, Luanne Williamson, Liz Flores, Natalia Todorov, Shannon and Darcy Roth. Grad Night Committee is currently planning other surprises for @bohs2021. 📸: @alexis.alexander_ 🐾💛

🚨New on the site: Ken McCall, longtime teacher

🚨New on the site: Ken McCall, longtime teacher and athletic trainer at BOHS, was named Teacher of the Year by @northocrop. News Editor @ellen_k516 has the story. 📸: @wildcat_medical 🩹 (Link to the story and site in bio!)

Boys’ and girls’ varsity golf practice on Feb.

Boys’ and girls’ varsity golf practice on Feb. 16 in preparation for their first contest of the season, a March 22 matchup against Villa Park High School. 1️⃣Matthew Maldonado, Ian Kim, and Max Johnson practice putting using a tee to constrict their swings. 2️⃣ Cameron Lee and Alyssa Felix practice putting. 3️⃣ Jinny Shim practices her stroke. 📸: @alexis.alexander_ 🐾

🚨New on the site: Wildcat staff members @natali

🚨New on the site: Wildcat staff members @nataliedicesaris and @natalieromeroo put two local favorites to the (taste) test. Which local favorite — Cane’s or Clyde’s — will prevail in the battle of chicken strip combos? Find out at breaolindawildcat.com. (Link in bio!) 🎨: @charlize_chiang 🐾

🚨New on the site: Starting Fall 2021, the Unive

🚨New on the site: Starting Fall 2021, the University of California system will return to in-person instruction. Read the story by @_doyonkim at breaolindawildcat.com. Link in bio! 🐾

🚨New on the site: Robotics team member Elin Jan

🚨New on the site: Robotics team member Elin Jang, senior, puts together a care package filled with coupons, snacks, and sweets for local health clinics, hospitals, and firefighters. Read the full story by News Editor Ellen Kim at breaolindawildcat.com. (Link in bio!) 📸: @claireseoo 🐾

🚨 New on the site! Wildcat Editor @_amberkim_ r

🚨 New on the site! Wildcat Editor @_amberkim_ reviews the 2020 novel The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Link to the review (and other great content!) in bio. 🎨: @_amberkim_ 🐾📚

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