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Sunny Side-Up: Bitcoin problems

Jacqueline Chang, Graphics Editor • February 1, 2021

Then-freshman Magdalene Kho (left) and then-junior Hannah Kim take a practice Codebusters exam Feb. 14 in preparation for a Science Olympiad competition. This school year, however, all Science Olympiad exams have been moved online, thus creating problems for some test takers.

Virtual competitions cause more stress than success for many SH student clubs

Ashley Kim, Cub Reporter • January 29, 2021

It was sophomores Magdalene Kho and Lynette Ochoa’s first virtual competition for the Science Olympiad club. “I was very nervous about it because I put a lot of pressure on myself for this event...

The Sunny Hills campus will remain closed for live classroom instruction until at least Feb. 9 after the Fullerton Joint Union High School District board of trustees agreed during a Jan. 26 emergency meeting to defer the return of hybrid learning, citing COVID-19-related health and safety concerns.

Siding with overwhelming number of teachers’ public comments, FJUHSD trustees agree to keep campuses closed through Feb. 8

Andrew Ngo, Web Editor-in-Chief • January 27, 2021

Despite California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision this week to drop the statewide stay-at-home order, the Fullerton Joint Union High School District [FJUHSD] board agreed Tuesday to continue distance learning...

Despite controversy, Lana Del Rey’s latest music video breaks through with mystique and flair

Andrew Ngo, Web Editor-in-Chief • January 25, 2021

Lana Del Rey can’t stay away from trouble. As recently as this past May, critics have called out the “Summertime Sadness” singer over supposed cultural appropriation, outspoken political stances...

Students have dealt with bouts of anxiety and depression but district psychologist Ellen Stickler and AP Psychology teacher Greg Abbott offer their tips on how to stay mentally healthy.

School psychologist offers self-check tips to stay well

Sue Oh, Cub Reporter • January 23, 2021

It was March 13, the last day of in-person classroom instruction before the Fullerton Joint Union High School District closed all of its campuses in response to the rapid diffusion of COVID-19 cases worldwide. Ellen...

Since the start of the spring semester Jan. 4, the Sunny Hills hallways remain vacant as students have returned to distance learning like the beginning of the fall semester Aug. 11. Fullerton Joint Union High School District trustees agreed during a Jan. 12 board meeting to wait until the end of the month to decide whether Orange County’s positive COVID-19 numbers have dipped enough to reopen campuses for the first time in 2021.

Sunny Hills to continue with distance learning for rest of January despite majority of public comments to trustees to go back to live instruction

Aaliyah Magana, News Editor • January 21, 2021

Despite more than half of the public comments imploring trustees to return to a hybrid learning schedule and allow parents the choice to send students to classrooms, the Fullerton Joint Union High School...

Seniors Daniel Magpayo (left) and Meagan Kimbrell sit in front of Magpayos 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, Guest Columnist • January 20, 2021

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 Candy Castle for the win. And since the coronavirus...

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, Opinion Editor • January 20, 2021

In 1789,  John Adams became America’s first vice president after receiving the second-most Electoral College votes after George Washington. In the 47 more vice presidents to come, regardless of the...

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, News Editor • 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...

Photo Gallery: An empty campus

Audrey Seo, Photo Editor • January 19, 2021

The Editorial Board looks forward to receiving the vaccine, but not until those who need it more receive it first.

Staff editorial: Patience with vaccine provides perfect gift

The Accolade Editorial Board • January 17, 2021

The Accolade’s editorial board, with the exception of a student whose parent is anti-vaccination, unanimously agreed to take a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available to students. With the FDA’s...

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, Editor-in-Chief • January 16, 2021

One month ago, I wouldn’t have expected to see myself preparing to board a flight to Houston (with a layover in Las Vegas). But when my club softball coach announced on Sept. that 15 our team would...

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