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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
Advanced Dance poses at the end of their dance 'Needle.'
Fenton’s Dance Classes Were “On Top of The World”
Rishika Sharma, April Kim, and Aya Albayati reflected on their experiences as members of the mock trial team, emphasizing teamwork, dedication, and personal growth.
Cypress Brings Back the Mock Trial Team
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?
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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Yazeed Albadarin

Yazeed Albadarin, Sports Editor/Co-Business Manager

Hello, My name is Yazeed, I’m a senior returning to Journalism because I enjoy photography and writing. I like cooking and camping, and excited to share the school’s best stories this year!

All content by Yazeed Albadarin
Rishika Sharma, April Kim, and Aya Albayati reflected on their experiences as members of the mock trial team, emphasizing teamwork, dedication, and personal growth.

Cypress Brings Back the Mock Trial Team

by Deborah Son and Yazeed Albadarin
November 21, 2024
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

by Yazeed Albadarin, Sports Editor/Co-Business Manager
November 15, 2024
The Cypress 5K featured appearances from notable city figures.

Cypress 5K Unites Community in Annual Race

by Yazeed Albadarin, Sports Editor/Co-Business Manager
October 22, 2024
The ceremonial ribbon cutting officially opened the track to athletes, although there are a few details yet to be finalized.

New Track Opens to Athletes!

by Yazeed Albadarin, Sports Editor/Co-Business Manager
October 18, 2024
Cypress Cross-Country runners huddle up for motivation before the race starts.

Cross-Country Team Sets Sights on CIF: Powered by a Strong Off-Season and Team Bonding

by Yazeed Albadarin, Sports Editor/Co-Buisness Manager
September 18, 2024
The 2024 Baseball Varsity Team won Empire League for the final time, as next year's league designations are changing.

Baseball Wins Empire League, Enters CIF Playoffs

by Yazeed Albadarin, Sports Editor
May 6, 2024
A photo of dates and a lantern.

Ramadan 2024 Celebrated Worldwide

by Yazeed Albadarin, Sports Editor
March 18, 2024
The 2024-2025 ASB leaders are working together to provide a great year for students at Cypress High School.

Meet the 2024-2025 ASB Leaders

by Deborah Son, Yazeed Albadarin, and Carly Pedroza
March 15, 2024
These athletes have made Cypress proud of everything they have accomplished.

Athletes Take Their Talents to College

by Yazeed Albadarin and Brianna Naranjo
February 14, 2024
Cypress Board and Brews as well as Coaches Corner are two business highlighted in our story! Make sure to check them out!

Cypress Small Businesses

by Yazeed Albadarin and Deborah Son
January 19, 2024
Students in Cypress athletics know that "Champions Are Made In The Off Season."

Student-Athlete Lives In The Off-Season

by Yazeed Albadarin, Sports Editor
December 11, 2023
Centurion athletic teams were very successful this fall.

Fall Sports Wrap Up

by Yazeed Albadarin, Sports Editor
November 16, 2023
AL-AQSA MOSQUE Also known as the Al-Haram ash-Sharif. This mosque is the third holiest shrine for Muslims. Excerpt from Palestines Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities.

Opinion: Palestinians Fear Second “Nakba” Is On The Way

by Yazeed Albadarin, Sports Editor
November 8, 2023
Physics teacher Mr. Gartner pulled up a box consisting of students' contraptions.

Physics Students Crack the Code

by Rehansa Kulatilleke and Yazeed Albadarin
October 31, 2023
Construction workers are finishing up the solar panels, despite the recent theft.

Installation of Solar Panels Nearing Completion

by Yazeed Albadarin, Staff Writer
September 26, 2023
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