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Student board representative senior Kathleen Sweeney shares updates about each campus at the Feb. 6 Fullerton Joint Union High School District board meeting.
THE STUDENT VOICE: Senior steps into new role on the school board mid-year
Julie Jung, Staff Reporter • April 5, 2024

When senior Kathleen Sweeney was first sworn in to become the new student representative on the Fullerton Joint Union High School District [FJUHSD]...

An unknown firefighter removes vertical ventilation on a structure to clear smoke and superheated gases. He does this to help occupants escape the blaze and allow other first responders to enter the structure to extinguish the conflagration.
Can a Pikachu sticker violate safety codes?
Kevin Lee, Staff Reporter • April 5, 2024

When Jose Alarcon visits Sunny Hills classrooms and offices, he usually comes in dress shoes, jeans and a T-shirt. Accompanied by head custodian...

Student teacher CJ Quion begins his presentation on the Russian Revolution on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, during Period 4 in Room 55.
Despite being hard of hearing, student teacher assures students he is listening
Jaimie Chun, Editor-in-Chief • April 3, 2024

World history student teacher Christian James Quion, who also goes by C.J., has a well-nurtured comical sense. From witticism on Gen Z slang...

With a guitar in hand, junior Hochang Lee leads his new club, The Blessing, in worship songs to God on Wednesday, March 13, in Room 97. Even though the songs are in English, Lee – the club’s founder and president – hopes to differentiate The Blessing from the Hallelujah Club in providing a place where Korean-speakers would feel more comfortable.
CLUB CORNER: Christian-based group aims to reach out to Korean-speaking believers
Jiseong Yoo and Kevin Lee • March 27, 2024

For the 2023-2024 school year, the Associated Student Body has approved 29 new clubs, this being the last one being featured in alphabetical...

Black Student Union [BSU] president freshman Ava Brown (center) takes a selfie with her older sister, junior Marli Brown (right) during the 25th annual Black College Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 10. The two went there to learn more about the history of these institutions.
CLUB CORNER: Black Student Union returns to campus; aims to educate students on African-American history
Ashley Kang, Cub Reporter • March 27, 2024
Sophomore Alexis Lee (right) holds up a checkered blouse at the Thrifting Club’s clothing swap on Friday, Dec. 8, in Room 74. The club holds swapping events every 2-3 weeks.
CLUB CORNER: Thrifting community promotes safe — not fast — fashion
Soojin Cho, Cub Reporter • March 26, 2024
The Puente Hills Blind Thrust Complex consists of at least three segments. The Coyote Hills segment runs almost directly under Sunny Hills.
WHAT LIES BENEATH: After the Dec. 4, 3.3 magnitude earthquake with the epicenter near Fullerton, The Accolade investigates whether a fault line runs under Sunny Hills
Christine Yoo, Sports Editor • March 26, 2024
Teens2Tots co-presidents sophomores Danielle Kim (left) and Francess Pak show the official Teens2Tots website on their devices in Room 92 on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
CLUB CORNER: Teens2Tots members help younger students develop academically
Aashna Dialani and Caroline Shin • February 29, 2024
Sister Support co-presidents juniors Erin Park (left) and Hanna Park sort through on Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the Sunny Hills Lyceum paper decorated notes from club member to be donated to nursing and retirement homes.
CLUB CORNER: Sister Support distributes packages to women in need
Evina Lee, Cub Reporter • February 29, 2024
Viva La Vida player Junior Zachary Cardona goes down on the hardwood floor to get possession of a ball during one of the basketball games played on Saturday, Jan. 20, at California State University, Fullerton.
CLUB CORNER: SOCAL Sports brings out competitive spirit among athletes on weekends
Jared Kim • February 16, 2024
Senior Garv Jain refills science, technology, engineering and math [STEM] kits at the Fullerton Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 30. The vice president of STEMup4Youth is among three club members who visit the library each month.
CLUB CORNER: STEMup4Youth’s take-home science experiments have taken off with children at Fullerton Public Library
Julie Jung, Staff Reporter • February 8, 2024
Senior Hannah Garcia (right) supervises two visually impaired children during a Fall Kids Day on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Beyond Blindness outdoor playground in Santa Ana. Garcia was among those from a new Sunny Hills club, Eye Matter, volunteering to help with kids who have a visual disability.
CLUB CORNER: Eye Matter offers students chance to work with visually impaired children
Soojin Cho, Cub Reporter • January 30, 2024
Science for Kidz club member junior Amy Roh (right) helps a child construct a paper hoop glider at the Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Roh serves as co-president of the Sunny Hills chapter with two other students.
CLUB CORNER: Youngsters get to blast off into the world of STEM with help from Science for Kidz
Issac Lee, Cub Reporter • January 30, 2024
Freshman Mollie Mclain (left), senior Alison Chan and junior Katie Handley assist in bedazzling costumes for Dancing with the Staff after school in Room 130 on Monday, Dec. 4.
CLUB CORNER: Students revamp clothes and create costumes through SAS Upcycling
Elise Pak, Cub Reporter • January 27, 2024
PlayUp coaches seniors Brandon Kim (left), Caleb Park, Justin Chung and Logan Kim show off their PlayUp merchandise at Parks Junior High School during a practice session on Thursday, July 6.
CLUB CORNER: Sophomores encourage children to ‘play up’ to the best of their abilities through basketball
Caroline Shin, Cub Reporter • January 26, 2024
Students looking to make new friendships outside of school can do so through writing letters or digital communication.
CLUB CORNER: Make new friendships from all over the world through digital, traditional pen pals
Evina Lee, Cub Reporter • January 26, 2024
Sophomore Nate Kim (left) and PAVA World vice president sophomore Mikel Cho wheelbarrow wood chips to a designated area where a playground is being built at San Rafael Elementary School on Saturday, Jan. 20.
CLUB CORNER: PAVA World aims to create future leaders through volunteer work
Darin Lee, Cub Reporter • January 26, 2024
Multimedia members collaborate on projects including photography, stop-motion animation films and soundtrack edits during meetings in Room 47.
CLUB CORNER: Artists collaborate on a variety of media creations to improve their skills
Gerald Han, Cub Reporter • January 25, 2024
Members of the Middle East Student Association can expect to converse about the related region during its meetings at lunch in Room 16.
CLUB CORNER: Middle East Student Association brings students together to promote cultural awareness
Alice Chae, Cub Reporter • January 25, 2024
Junior Brendan Barnett (left) and Sophomore Enrique Morales play Magic the Gathering during the club’s lunch meeting in Room 75 on Thursday, Jan. 11. The game involves using a 60-card deck with monsters and spells to reduce the opponent’s life points.
CLUB CORNER: Card game enchants players into combative experience
Sua Lee, Cub Reporter • January 24, 2024
Members of the Kairos Photography Club share their passion for taking pictures with peers in Room 45 during lunch.
CLUB CORNER: Members who enjoy photography learn to take the ‘golden opportune moment’ with their cameras
Alice Chae, Cub Reporter • January 24, 2024
Senior Helen Chung presents slides about donations to North Korea during a jjackchingu club meeting during lunch in Room 105 on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
CLUB CORNER: Senior hopes to spread awareness about misunderstandings surrounding North Korea
Jiseong Yoo, Cub Reporter • January 23, 2024
Members in International Exchange Club can interact with other students globally through occasional Zoom meetings outside of the school day. Some of the virtual meeting topics range from the differences in cultures to global issues.
CLUB CORNER: Students get to share ideas, understand cultures through off-campus Zoom meetings
Jared Kim, Cub Reporter • January 22, 2024
Juniors Jisue Kwon (left) and Reyna Luong partake in a lab activity hosted by the Health Sciences Club in Room 105 on Monday, Dec. 11.
CLUB CORNER: Health sciences-centered group magnifies focus on medical field
Yena Oh, Cub Reporter • January 22, 2024
Junior Ian Cha presents volunteer opportunities for the upcoming health fair event during his Future Medical Professionals club lunch meeting on Friday, Dec. 15 in Room 48.
CLUB CORNER: Junior hopes to pave the way for Future Medical Professionals
Yena Oh, Cub Reporter • January 22, 2024
The founder of the DreamCatchers organization was inspired by her Native American heritage of honoring “Spider Woman” through weaving dreamcatchers and ultimately came up with the name, as she mirrors her roots by honoring the dreams of elders. The club offers the opportunity for students to form and strengthen connections with the elderly through partnerships with senior living agencies.
CLUB CORNER: DreamCatchers hopes to weave strong connections between students and elderly
Gerald Han, Cub Reporter • January 18, 2024
Troy High School’s Creatives Social Change club packaged Period Care Boxes, which includes various menstrual items, with club members on Thursday, Sept. 14. Sunny Hills’ chapter will be taking 20 of the 40 Period Care Boxes made at the upcoming collaboration event on Thursday, Jan. 25, to distribute on campus.
CLUB CORNER: Junior seeks more activism among peers in establishing Creatives for Social Change
Ashley Kang, Cub Reporter • January 18, 2024
Members of Christian Disability Awareness assist the disabled with arts and crafts at Muldan Garden Disabled Mission Society in Fullerton -- also known as Watered Garden Mission -- on Saturday, Jan. 13.
CLUB CORNER: Christian students aim to spread joy within mentally disabled community
Serenity Li, Cub Reporter • January 17, 2024
Junior Erin Park prepares to pack water, clothes and blankets into bags to donate to the homeless with members of the C2C organization outside of the SH branch on Friday, Aug. 18.
CLUB CORNER: Faith-based group open to all who want to perform acts of kindness
Emily Kim, Cub Reporter • January 17, 2024
Senior Michelle Lee leads a discussion about academic support within the school district at the region 10 Student Advisory Conference at Valencia High School on Saturday, Sept. 23. With CASC approved as a new club on campus, Lee will be able to work with her younger brother and group founder, sophomore Joshua Lee to create education-related policies.
CLUB CORNER: California Association Student Councils brings student advocacy to school level
Stacy Kim, Feature Editor • January 16, 2024
Junior Malakai Yun (right), a Board Game Club co-president, holds a Pop Up Pirate interactive activity in his hand as he looks through a plastic bin that Spanish teacher and group adviser Christian Llamas keeps in Room 71 on Thursday, Jan. 11. Members can choose to interact with each other with these screen-free activities, or they can bring their own during their meetings every other Wednesday.
CLUB CORNER: Students on ‘board’ with new group’s screenless lunchtime fun
Serenity Li, Cub Reporter • January 16, 2024
Junior Chase Lee poses for a picture on Wednesday, July 5, while on a family fishing trip in Coos bay, Oregon.
CLUB CORNER: Blue Tide reaches out to those interested in catching wave of interest in marine biology
Elise Pak, Cub Reporter • January 12, 2024
Junior Cameron Martinez stands in front of a birdhouse he made with his dad Friday, Jan. 12, at his home.
CLUB CORNER: Birds of a Feather flock together over passion for winged creatures, assembling aviaries
Emily Kim, Cub Reporter • January 12, 2024
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Seniors applying to colleges can have access to an admissions file once they start attending a university they applied to and got accepted into. The file contains notes from college admissions officers, and if students did not waive their Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act rights, they can even access teacher recommendations and notes during interviews.

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Running back senior Kaito Inoue attempts tries to break a tackle during a September 2023 game against Sonora High School at Buena Park High School stadium. Because of the CIF-Southern Section releaguing that will start in the 2024-2025 season, the Lancers will no longer compete against the Raiders as the former will play in the Lambda division, while the latter will play in the Iota division.

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Student board representative senior Kathleen Sweeney shares updates about each campus at the Feb. 6 Fullerton Joint Union High School District board meeting.

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