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Sophomores Jeremiah White and Roman Ruedas sit on opposite ends of a bench between the 40s and 60s wings while holding a conversation on Nov. 2. For many students, Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 — the respective first dates for Cohorts A and B under the new hybrid schedule — were the first days in nearly eight months that they could talk to their friends in-person again.
Students walk through the new, $15,000 thermal cameras between the 20s wing and the office on Nov. 2, the first day of the hybrid schedule at Sunny Hills.
Assistant principal Hilda Arredondo hands an orange wristband to a student before first period on Nov. 2.
Students social distance outside of the 40s wing during break on Nov. 6.
A student receives a free breakfast outside of the 70s building on Nov. 6.
Seniors Pauline Galacgac, Ethan Nguyen and C.J. Sy wait for their second period Theory of Knowledge class to begin on Nov. 6.
Senior C.J. Sy uses a foot-powered hand sanitizer pump to clean his hands during his second period Theory of Knowledge course on Nov. 6.
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Image of the Capitol building taken during the November 2019 National Scholastic Press Association journalism convention held in Washington, D.C. More than a year later, it was sieged Jan. 6 by a radical faction of Trump supporters.
Guest Column: Trump doesn’t deserve all the blame for Wednesday’s Capitol chaos

The Accolade has agreed to keep the guest columnist -- a Republican student and supporter of President Donald Trump -- anonymous for the writer’s safety. The...

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Seniors Daniel Magpayo (left) and Meagan Kimbrell sit in front of Magpayo's car parked in the driveway of his neighborhood. Behind them are some of the board games they sold to neighbors Oct. 21. Called “Games for Good,” the campaign raised $1,000, which will be or has already been? donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County to support families in financial need because of the coronavirus crisis.
A win-win for all: Student-inspired ‘Games for Good’ raises $1,000 for COVID-19-related financially strapped families
Lauren Jung

Seniors Daniel Magpayo and Meagan Kimbrell wanted their Fullerton neighbors to take $200 for passing Go or head to the chapel to "get married" or reach...

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The events at Capitol Hill on Jan. 7 demonstrated an attack on American democracy, Rida Zar writes.
A Capitol offense: Undemocratic Jan. 6 break in weakens our security, violates American core ideals and exposes hypocrisy within policing
Rida Zar

In 1801, on the eve of his last day in office, John Adams -- the second president of the United States -- appointed a total of 58 “midnight” judges...

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New athletic director Paul Jones (right) stands next to members of the Orange Lutheran freshman football team after a game. Jones held the athletic director position at Orange Lutheran for six years before moving to Sunny Hills.
Former Trinity League athletic director takes over at Sunny Hills
Kristima Aryal

Every Thursday during sixth period,  junior softball outfielder Lindsay Bridges shuffles into athletic director Paul Jones’ Zoom meeting.  “Mr....

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A view of the Capitol rotunda taken in November 2019 during the National Scholastic Press Association
Jan. 6 Capitol chaos prompts social science class, non-partisan JSA club discussions over Zoom -- many blaming Trump for the insurrection
Alice Shin • January 14, 2021
As a country, the United States performed better than the average in reading and science and slightly below average in math.
Reading skills among the highest in the world based on 2018 test
Jiwoo Han • January 5, 2021
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In front of a backdrop marred by a pandemic and political turmoil, some of Sunny Hills
COVID-19 makes first year of high school more difficult
Hannah Lee • January 12, 2021
Freshman Kayla Taylor writes down her resolutions on a piece of paper Dec. 11 at home while wearing her Apple Airpods.
'21 New Year's resolutions even more special because of pandemic
Grace Min • January 1, 2021
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Writer Rida Zar looks admiringly at Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
Vice President Kamala Harris sets a new path in politics for me and other women of color
Rida Zar • January 20, 2021
Junior Daniel Kong finishes the last of his SAT Prep material from Sapient Academy. Rescheduled in March, Kong’s test has been canceled four times because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
I spent thousands of dollars on SAT practice, and it looks like it’s going all to waste because College Board keeps canceling SoCal test dates
Daniel Kong • January 19, 2021
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Senior Esther Fee races to the finish line at a 2019 track and field meet at Buena Park High School.
Game Ball: Runner looks to top her achievements
Aaliyah Magana • January 20, 2021

6:20 a.m.: Warm-up jog around neighborhood and six-mile run to Fullerton College 7:30 a.m.: Water and stretch break 8 a.m.: First period Advanced Placement Government/Economics Zoom meeting with social science teacher Greg Del Crognale This is senior Esther Fee’s schedule...

Cub reporter Jaimie Chun (center) slides into third base during a friendly match at Shadow Oak Park in West Covina on Oct. 24. Chun, who has traveled out of state for softball showcases, believes that changes need to be made in order for the competitions to be safe for all.
Houston, we have a problem: Club sports need changes
Jaimie Chun • January 15, 2021
Paul Bettany (left) reprises his role as Vision, who now lives with Elizabeth Olsen
Marvel's Scarlet Witch gets own 'Vision' show
Andrew Park • January 11, 2021
Then-junior Abbie Landrum pitches in an 11-4 win against Tesoro at Sunny Hills High School on March 7.
Game Ball: Senior softball player travels from coast to coast pitching in for her teams in Virginia, California
Nevya Patel • January 7, 2021
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