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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
Rishika Sharma, April Kim, Aya Albayati and Katarina Marngopoulos reflected on their experiences as members of the mock trial team, emphasizing teamwork, dedication, and personal growth.
Cypress Brings Back the Mock Trial Team
Advanced Dance poses at the end of their dance 'Needle.'
Fenton’s Dance Classes Go “On Top of The World”
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!!!
Valerie Hamilton a new English teacher at Cypress High School
Welcoming Cypress High’s New Guide to English Education
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?
Volleyball players Hannah Schoffstall and Isabella Faro helped the team reach CIF playoffs.
Girl’s Volleyball No Longer Underdogs
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
Oh Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel!
Oh Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel!
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
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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Benjamin Martinez, Co-Business Manager

My name is Benjamin Martinez, I am a senior, and I am currently the Co-Business Manager for the Centurion Spotlight. I joined journalism because I have an interest in writing, and may even pursue it in college.

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Despite returning to in person instruction, students will return to a very different school than the one they left. (Photo Credit: BBC)

Return to In-Person Instruction

by Benjamin Martinez, Co-Business Manager
May 11, 2021
a young coffee shop worker entering the order into the a digital display screen Photo Credit: Getty Images

Working Students at CHS

by Benjamin Martinez, Co-Business Manager
April 26, 2021
AP Exams in the Pandemic

AP Exams in the Pandemic

by Benjamin Martinez, Staff Writer, Co-Business Manager
March 16, 2021
Scientists continue to monitor the new COVID-19 variants. Photo Credit: thescientist.com

New Strains of COVID-19 and Their Impact on Global Vaccination Efforts

by Benjamin Martinez, Co-Business Manager
February 25, 2021
AUHSD Board Postpones Hybrid Instruction

AUHSD Board Postpones Hybrid Instruction

by Benjamin Martinez, Co-Business Manager
January 4, 2021
Socially distanced training continues at the new pool

Water Polo’s Resilience

by Benjamin Martinez, Co-Business Manager
December 2, 2020
Dr. Inman recently became a US citizen. Photo Courtesy of Dr. Inman

Dr. Inman becomes US Citizen

by Benjamin Martinez, Co-Business Manager
October 26, 2020
Photo Credit: The Associated Press/Michel Euler

When Will Movies Come Back?

by Benjamin Martinez, Co-Business Manager
September 26, 2020
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