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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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Katerina Portela

Katerina Portela, Student Activities Editor

Hey! I’m Kat and I’m a senior here at Cypress High. This is my first year in journalism and I’m excited to be a part of this team. Something to know about me is that I love to paint and I’m obsessed with horror movies! 

All content by Katerina Portela
New Asst. Principal Ms. Durkin has been working in education for almost 20 years!

Mrs. Durkin Handles It All

by Katerina Portela, Staff Writer
May 18, 2021
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva: Educator to Politician

Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva: Educator to Politician

by Katerina Portela, Student Activities Editor
May 1, 2021
There’s A Yearbook?

There’s A Yearbook?

by Katerina Portela, Student Activities Editor
April 26, 2021
Ms. Takacs and Dr. Hodgson at last year's drive through graduation.

Get the Scoop On Graduation: An Interview With Dr. Hodgson

by Katerina Portela and Julia Landry
April 5, 2021
Homemade tallarin verde, a classic and simple Peruvian dish cooked using the recipe below! (Credit: Katerina Portela)

What’s Cooking? This Month’s Best Recipes

by Katerina Portela, Student Activities Editor
February 25, 2021
This year's GRAMMYs diverse cast of nominees

2021 GRAMMYs Predictions

by Katerina Portela and Julia Landry
January 28, 2021
The Next Generation of Voters: Class of 2020 on voting for the first time

The Next Generation of Voters: Class of 2020 on voting for the first time

by Katerina Portela, Features Editor
December 2, 2020
Passengers are given a view to a spooky scene outside of their car in OC Fair’s Urban Legends. (Photo courtesy of Katerina Portela)

How Halloween Has Changed In the Face of Covid

by Katerina Portela, Student Activities Editor
October 26, 2020
Photo Credit: Slide Share

What is AUHSD Doing?

by Katerina Portela and Ye Ji Jong
September 26, 2020
Photo Credit: The Columbian

Clubs Go Online: Cypress Club Presidents Lead From the Safety of Home

by Katerina Portela, Student Activities Editor
September 26, 2020
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