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Makayla Huerta, Illustrator

Makayla Huerta, senior, is excited for her third year of illustrating for the Wildcat. She spends her days creating artwork, jamming out to music, and watching her favorite movies and shows. Makayla dreams of the day she’ll work at Pixar Animation Studios as a career. Get ready to see more of me this year!

All content by Makayla Huerta
Makayla Huerta's comic strip, "System Malfunction," was awarded first place in the Best Comic Strip category by the National Scholastic Press Association on Nov. 13. Four of Huerta's other illustrations placed in the top 10 nationally.

[Photo] Wildcat Staff Members Huerta, Kim Win Individual Awards at NSPA Convention

Noelle Dominado, News Co-Editor
December 7, 2021
With the return to full in-person school across the United States, there has been a predictable increase in on-campus gun violence. Due to the return to this unfortunate reality, it is imperative that BOHS's lockdown drill occur within the first two weeks of school.

[Photo] Editorial: More Can Be Done to Ensure Safety of BOHS Students, Staff

Wildcat Editorial Board, Editorial Board
October 10, 2021
The Final Countdown

The Final Countdown

Makayla Huerta, Illustrator
August 27, 2021
BOHS students and members of the Wildcat staff are among the victims of a nationwide rise in the verbal and physical assaults of Asian Americans. In 2021, Orange County alone has experienced a 1200% increase in incidents of anti-Asian hate.

[Photo] A Pandemic of Anti-Asian Violence Hits Close to Home

Rachel Lim and Jasmine Youn
June 2, 2021
System Malfunction

System Malfunction

Makayla Huerta, Illustrator
May 24, 2021
Flora, the Latinx fairy in the animated Winx Club (left), is renamed Terra and played by white actress Eliot Salt in the live-action adaptation Fate: The Winx Saga (right). Winx Club's strides in racial inclusivity were completely overturned by the whitewashing of characters in Fate: The Winx Saga.

[Photo] Whitewashed Winx

Sri Addagarla, Staff Writer
March 8, 2021
As summer approaches, the Class of 2021 watches their senior year -- mostly spent online and activity-free -- pass by.

[Photo] Senior Year Sadness

Melissa Perez, Opinion Co-Editor
March 2, 2021
Two Mask(s), or Not Two Mask(s)?

Two Mask(s), or Not Two Mask(s)?

Makayla Huerta, Illustrator
March 1, 2021
At next Sunday's Grammy Awards, Taylor Swift will vie for six trophies, including Best Album and Best Song for 2020's 'folklore.'

[Photo] Taylor Swift, Always in ‘Style’

Katie Kudron, Lifestyles and A&E Editor
March 4, 2021
The Mandalorian: Season 2 is abound with call-backs to favorite Star Wars universe characters, and surprises, including the naming, finally, of Season 1 star "The Child."

[Photo] “Mando”-tory Viewing: Season Two of the Hit Disney+ Show is Even Better Than the First

Jared Corona, Staff Writer
December 11, 2020
Many of today's most popular TV shows that are geared to preteens and teens promote romantic relationships, potentially harming a child's self-esteem and rushing them into adulthood.

[Photo] Too Much Romance on Teen TV

Anjin Teal, Staff Writer
December 3, 2020
A staggering 78% of 17-year old girls are insecure about their bodies. For staff writer Melissa Perez, it's the social media influencers with impossibly skinny bodies that fuel her insecurities.

[Photo] Pretty Enough

Melissa Perez, Opinion Co-Editor
November 24, 2020
The Text-a-Tip number -- (401) 542-2287 (CATS) -- was implemented to give students a way to quickly and anonymously report issues they experience or confront on campus.

[Photo] Text-a-Tip Provides Anonymous Means to Report Bullying, Suspicious Activities

Melissa Perez, Opinion Co-Editor
November 23, 2020
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Donald Trump and Joe Biden squared off in the 2020 presidential election. Biden emerged the victor, with 306 electoral college votes, to Trump's 232.

[Photo] The Wildcat Asks: How Do You Feel About the 2020 Presidential Election results?

Jasmine Youn, Feature Editor
November 18, 2020
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. was elected 46th president of the United States of America on Nov. 7. The president-elect said in his victory speech, "I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but unify, who doesn’t see red states and blue states, but only sees the United States.” He emphasized his goal to unify and to “rebuild the soul of America.”

[Photo] Biden Elected 46th President; Pledges to Unify U.S.

Doyon Kim, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2020
Hybrid Feelings

Hybrid Feelings

Makayla Huerta, Illustrator
October 27, 2020
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What It Feels Like When Talking to a Trump Supporter

What It Feels Like When Talking to a Trump Supporter

Makayla Huerta, Illustrator
September 27, 2020
No More Coronacation

No More Coronacation

Makayla Huerta, Illustrator
September 5, 2020
Thanksgiving TingZ

[Photo] Thanksgiving TingZ

November 15, 2019
Back to School TingZ

[Photo] Back to School TingZ

September 25, 2019
Thanksgiving TingZ

Thanksgiving TingZ

Makayla Huerta, Illustrator
November 15, 2019
Back to School TingZ

Back to School TingZ

Makayla Huerta, Illustrator
September 25, 2019
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