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Superintendent Michael Matsuda said his farewell to the Cypress staff in September.
Superintendent Michael Matsuda Retires
Varsity Running back Jaiden Anthony soars for the ball after a perfect pass from his teammate.
Pressure Makes Diamonds
Raymond Le and Dominic Cao dance their hearts out to celebrate Vietnamese Culture
Club Rush Takes It Inside This Year
Student activities can be expensive.
High Costs Of Activities Affect CHS Students
Teachers can no longer "look the other way" when they see cell phones in class
CHS Required To Enforce New California Phone Legislation
Green Tech's LED sign, welcoming all students to room 115.
Green Tech: Preparing Students for the Future
Seniors Karla Luu and Allison Phan pose for a photo at Senior Sunrise.
Senior Sunrise
This year's Prom was held at the ARTIC Anaheim on April 12th.
Centurions “Meet In Manhattan” For 2025 Prom
Julian Lopez is a junior in ASL 3, and his favorite sign is, "I love you."
ASL Seniors to Sign the National Anthem at the Angels Stadium
Last year's Best Buddies mini prom was a huge success.
Dress to Impress : Best Buddies Annual “Mini” Prom
Ms. Lahee An is excited to be the new 9th grade counselor and be able to connect with the students.
Ms. An: A New Face In The Counseling Office
Ms. Henson is a new teacher in the English department this year.
Ms Henson: A Fresh Face With New Ways
At Cypress High School, students walk through the halls with different clothes and fashion styles. (Graphic made by Reina Takagi. Images sourced from Pinterest.)
OOTD: What Are Centurions Wearing Right Now?
Cypress High School seniors shared their memorable experiences and lessons learned throughout their high school journeys.
Most Valuable Things Learned By Class of 2025
Ms. Vaughn has mentored over 600 students in their journey from high school to college and prepares to say goodbye to the seniors of 2025.
Class of 2025 Signs Off with Advice
Varsity Running back Jaiden Anthony soars for the ball after a perfect pass from his teammate.
Pressure Makes Diamonds
Cypress Girls Golf has already played Long Beach Wilson and Marina.
Ready to face the new season: Girls Golf
Cypress High started the season with a competitive match against Western High.
Back in Play: Girls Tennis
Led by freshman Audrey Velez, Valeria Espinoza, Natalie Shirazifard, and Chloe Nguyen (left to right) race in the Frosh-Soph division at Century Conference League Preview.
Chasing the League Championship: Cypress Cross Country’s 2025 Season
Boy's Golf won five matches in a row at one point this season.
On Par for Greatness: Boys Golf Team Dominates
Some fans liked the movie for its thrilling adventures, but some critics said the movie was predictable and flat.
Cutting-Edge CGI Found in Latest Fantastic Four Film
The latest Superman movie has already made over $600 million dollars at the box office.
Superman – A Controversial Movie
Taylor Swift's engagement and 12th album cover.
It’s the Start of a New Era, with a Ring and a Showgirl
K-Pop Demon Hunters' main characters are popular right now.
K-Pop Demon Hunters Shines a Global Spotlight on Korean Culture
Vans Warped Tour came to Long Beach for their 30th anniversary.
Over 80,000 Attend Vans Warped Tour In Long Beach
Cypress jerseys, like the ones Luzio Zuniga and Issa Samawi (9th) are wearing are permitted. But if you want to sport your favorite team's gear, you're out of luck.
Cypress High School Begins No Sports Jersey Policy
New clear bag policy is in action at Cypress High School.
From No Bags to Clear Bags
With the weak yen in Japan, tourists are pushing to stay longer to purchase additional items including clothing, electronics, and luxury products.
Is Currency Exchange Feeding Into Consumerism?
Statute of Limitations of SA in California
Statute of Limitations of SA in California
Trump's new immigration plans are controversial, rising tensions amongst Americans.
Trump’s Immigration Plans – Pros and Cons
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Minnel Vega

Minnel Vega, Editor-in-Chief

Hi! My name is Minnel and this is my 3rd year in Journalism. I’m a junior this year and something about me is that I love to listen to music. I joined Journalism because I like to write.

All content by Minnel Vega
Superintendent Michael Matsuda said his farewell to the Cypress staff in September.

Superintendent Michael Matsuda Retires

by Minnel Vega, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2025
Advance Dance performs their first dance of the night "Rumor Has It."

Cypress Dancers “Dance the Night Away”

by Minnel Vega, Student Activities/Features Editor
April 14, 2025
Mr. Markle and Ms.Hamilton have both dedicated over 20 years of teaching to AUHSD.

Retiring Teachers Make An Impact On Students’ Lives

by Minnel Vega, Student Activities/Features Editor
March 13, 2025
This season, Aadhitya Sankaranarayanan and boys tennis will compete against Sunny Hills, Crean Lutheran, and Western.

Boys Tennis Smashes Into The 2025 Season

by Minnel Vega, Student Activities/Features Editor
March 11, 2025
Cypress High School staff work hard to make sure the school runs smoothly.

An Insight with Our Principals, Social Workers, and Counselors

by Minnel Vega, Student Activities/Features Editor
February 14, 2025
Cypress High School staff work hard to make sure the school runs smoothly.

Teachers and students have strong opinions on how to survive a difficult class.

What Is The Hardest Class At Cypress?

by Minnel Vega, Student Activities/Features Editor
January 15, 2025
Moana 2 is the high seas sequel many fans have been waiting for.

Moana 2: The Journey Continues

by Minnel Vega, Carly Pedroza, and Mifrah Bawany
December 3, 2024
Advanced Dance poses at the end of their dance 'Needle.'

Fenton’s Dance Classes Go “On Top of The World”

by Minnel Vega, Student Activities/Features Editor
November 22, 2024
Mr.Ta is the new Counseling Intern

New Intern Helps Students at Cypress

by Minnel Vega, Student Activities/Features Editor
November 14, 2024
FBLA students had many winners at the Southern Section Leadership Conference.

FBLA Forms Students Into Leaders

by Minnel Vega, Student Activities/Features Editor
October 16, 2024
Coach Metry is entering her second year as Varsity golf coach.

Girls Golf Starts Season Strong

by Minnel Vega, Student Activities/Features Editor
September 20, 2024
Some dancers became emotional as they took their final bows.

Cypress Dance had an “Adventure of a Lifetime” During Their Show!

by Minnel Vega, Social Media
May 3, 2024
Senior Ethan Montoya dominating hurdles.

Track and Field Speeds Toward Victory

by Danica Dizon and Minnel Vega
March 19, 2024
Would you rather go on a date or chill at home?

Too Much Love in the Air

by Mifrah Bawany and Minnel Vega
February 9, 2024
The Cheer team competes in various competitions during the year. They recently performed in London.

Pumping Up The Crowd

by Minnel Vega, Social Media
January 22, 2024
What is Cypress Thankful for This Year?

What is Cypress Thankful for This Year?

by Grace Kim and Minnel Vega
November 14, 2023
High Expectations Lead To Success For Girl's Tennis

High Expectations Lead To Success For Girl’s Tennis

by Minnel Vega, Social Media
October 25, 2023
STEMup4Youth President Harsha Ragavan is planning new activites for the club.

STEMup4Youth

by Minnel Vega, Social Media
September 18, 2023
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