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The 2024 Election raises tensions between supporters of Republican and Democratic party candidates
The 2024 Election Closes With Republican Victory
Local businesses including Pieology, Bafang Dumpling, Kura Sushi Revolving Sushi Bar, and 85°C Bakery Café are addressing their complaints regarding the parking lot issues.
Cypress High Faces Parking Lot Controversy with Local Businesses
California will be banning legacy admissions, giving equal opportunities for students with immigrant backgrounds.
Are Legacy Admissions Being Banned?
Cypress High was temporarily locked down due to an anonymous threat.
Lockdown Temporarily Extends Fourth Period
Cypress Students Dance the Night Away at Homecoming 2024.
Cypress High’s Homecoming Dance Brings Mamma Mia to Life
Cypress Theatre students performed "Little Women," based on the classic novel, from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2024. Spotlighting the talents of every individual, both Cast Heart and Cast Haven showcased their dedication on stage. Paytin Gibson (Cast Hearth) and Collette Terrebonne (Cast Haven) played the lead role, Jo, the second oldest March sister in the school play.
Showcasing the Cypress Theatre’s Newest Play
The Sound in Motion competes at the Loara Band Review. Photo by Laurel Velez.
The Sound in Motion Begins Their Competition Season
The choir Winter show is on December 12 and December 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Join Cypress Show Choir For Their Candy Cane Lane Winter Show!!!
What’s Up With The Pep?: Preparing For The Rally
What’s Up With The Pep?: Preparing For The Rally
FBLA students had many winners at the Southern Section Leadership Conference.
FBLA Forms Students Into Leaders
Students are anxiously studying for challenging subjects like math.
Overcoming Finals Stress with Effective Study Tips
Visiting Disneyland California Ferris Wheel will cost more this year.
Disneyland New Passes
Mr.Ta is the new Counseling Intern
New Intern Helps Students at Cypress
A Día de los Muertos altar honors family members or loved ones.
What is Day of the Dead?
The account has gained popularity over the past two years.
Cypressmemes_ Finally Shares Their Story
Junior Ashley Park swings for the ball showing off her skills on the court.
Girl’s Tennis Finishes Strong in Second Round of CIF Playoffs
The varsity girls golf team valued supporting each other on the team.
League Results: Girls Golf Fall Season
The Centurions made it to CIF playoffs in their 2nd year.
Flag Football Goes To CIF
Dodgers Break Through for 2024 World Series Victory
Dodgers Seal Their Legacy with 2024 World Series Win
Isabella Faro serves against Esperanza in the last home game of the regular season.
Girl’s Volleyball Serves Up Amazing Season
A High Seas Adventure That Doesn’t Quite Hit the Mark
Mario & Luigi: Brothership Review
We Live In Time is a heart-touching journey about love and loss.
Tragedy and Romance Come Together For “We Live In Time”
Many fans were impressed with the production of Piece By Piece.
Lego Group Releases An Addition To Their Movie Collection
The top 5 Christmas movies.
Top Five Christmas Movies
Smile 2 is hauntingly rewarding to the audience who appreciates a psychological approach to horror.
Gore, Horror, and Thrill in Smile 2!!
Combating drug use requires a collective effort. By creating a shared commitment to safety and wellness, the student body can add support to making a substance-free campus.
Combating Substance Abuse: A Collective Effort to Break the Mist at Cypress High
Pumpkin carving can lose it's appeal to older teens and adults.
The Changing Spirit of Halloween
The Opinions Of The People Matter In The 2024 Election
The Opinions Of The People Matter In The 2024 Election
Brandy Melville is a trendy brand, with teenage girls as its target audience.
Brandy Melville in Flames for Promoting Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
Despite a proposed California law, most students don't want a cell phone ban at school.
Should Cell Phones Be Banned?
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Anelina Alegre

Anelina Alegre, Editor-in-Chief

Hey, I’m your senior Editor-In-Chief! I love Journalism because it’s great to know what’s happening around Cypress. You’ll likely find me hanging out with friends on campus or napping in the library!

All content by Anelina Alegre
Students enjoy a night of dancing under the the magical lights of House of Blues,

Dancing the Night Away at House of Blues!

by Anelina Alegre, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2023
The crowd of seniors went crazy cheering for their own knight, filling the atmosphere with school spirit.

Medieval Times Raises Cyp Hype!

by Anelina Alegre, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2023
Speech and Debate celebrates their president Becca Choe, who won fourth place in Impropmtu speech at the Jack Howe Tournament.

[Photo] Speech and Debate Club

by Zoe Chung, Staff Writer
February 23, 2023
The aura of the colored lights at the Disneyland Hotel created a magical vibe for students to dance to.

[Photo] 2023 Winter Formal

by Deborah Son, Student Activities Editor
February 22, 2023
Cypress is proud to congratulate these student athletes and their years of commitment to their sport.

[Photo] Sports Signings Show Strength of CHS Athletics

by Reid Hulst, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
Cypress fights a hard battle in their game against Valencia.

Girls Soccer 2nd in Empire League, Progressing to CIFs

by Anelina Alegre, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2023
Body neutrality aims to change the value of beauty in society. (Collage Credit: Anelina Alegre)

The Body Is An Instrument, Not An Ornament

by Anelina Alegre, Editor-In-Chief
January 18, 2023
Western High School was the first to implement the regalia change, and now other schools in the district are following suit.

Class of ‘23 Will Graduate with New Regalia Design

by Anelina Alegre, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
Cypress cheer bring joy and spirit to the student of Cypress

[Photo] What Joining An Activity Can Do For You

by Alex McDevitt
December 9, 2022
Cypress Theatre students celebrate a successful first play of the year!

Opening Night: The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

by Anelina Alegre, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2022
The Journalism class poses for a (staged) BeReal while they taste test donuts for a food review article.

BeReal: The Facade of Performative Authenticity

by Anelina Alegre, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2022
Sound in Motion decked out in their uniforms at the Norwalk Halloween Parade, earning their first dub of the season.

Sound in Motion Marches to Victory

by Anelina Alegre, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022
Mrs. Brown is serving her first year as Cypress High principal, and is already working on improvements for our school.

Welcome Mrs. Brown, Our New Principal

by Anelina Alegre, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2022
Blake Lively's 2022 Met Gala gown went through a stunning transformation halfway through the event!

Met Gala 2022: Is All That Glitters Gold?

by Anelina Alegre
May 4, 2022
Peter Pan (Julian Aispuro) and Wendy (Emily Anesi) dramatically sword fighting Captain Hook (La Muir Metoyer) and his pirates onstage!

Theater’s Last Play Of The Year: Peter/Wendy

by Anelina Alegre, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2022
The Media Center's old desks have been replaced with modern tables and chairs, encouraging students to spend more time reading or studying.

Media Center Shows Off New Layout

by Anelina Alegre, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2022
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Jazz Band practices their sound in the quad.

Meet the Jazz Band!

by Anelina Alegre, Staff Reporter
March 15, 2022
Math teacher Reihle Saldana (left) and attendance clerk Renee Saldana (right) are both relatively new to Cypress. Only one of them is related to former CHS Asst. Principal Joe Saldana.

Numerous Namesakes: Identical Faces and Names On Campus Can Lead To Confusion

by Anelina Alegre and Adam Hawari
February 18, 2022
PEOPLE Magazine ran their Betty White exclusive just days before her death. Various celebrities sent out condolences vis social media.

Betty White: An Icon Lost

by Anelina Alegre, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2022
Inviting online deals tempt eager shoppers.

Holiday Shopping: Harmless Fun or Overconsumption?

by Anelina Alegre, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021
Centurion Sophia Aguayo (far right) celebrates Thanksgiving 2020 with her family.

Thankful Thoughts from Contented Centurions

by Anelina Alegre, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2021
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Centurion Fall Fashion Climbs to New Heights

by Anelina Alegre, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2021
A player on the JV Girls Tennis Team battling it out this month on the "new" tennis courts.

Tennis Courts Not Green With Envy (yet)

by Anelina Alegre, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2021
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