The Accolade

FROM ONE ‘HILLS’ TO ANOTHER: New Spanish teacher first taught at San Juan Hills High School in south Orange County before getting hired here

Kayla Martinez, Staff Reporter • January 21, 2023

New Spanish teacher Luis Gomez found himself going through very distinct routines to support his wife and two sons 10 years ago. In the mornings, he sat at his desk working on assignments related to...

Though pricey, new Amerige Heights Town Center eatery may be ‘dPLACE’ to go for special celebrations like Valentine’s Day and graduation

Jiwoo Han, Opinion Editor • January 20, 2023

With plates on its head, a three-tiered device the size of a toddler quietly buzzes and radiates green and violet lights as the food makes a flashy entrance. That's one of the interesting features...

BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: Returning as CIF champions, the Lancers strive for another trophy this season

Henry Lee, Web Editor-in-Chief • January 20, 2023

Coaches: Mike Schade (head coach), Christopher Ahn (assistant coach), Jordan Brinkley (assistant coach), Jonathan Burtea (assistant coach), David Torres (assistant coach), Logan Williams (assistant coach) Top...

A fair shot: affirmative action helps marginalized groups succeed

Giselle Suastegui, Feature Editor • January 17, 2023

You are on your way home after a long day at school. You think back at how you did not understand the math lesson today, but you know you will be fine. Your private tutor can explain it to you. You...

Photo Gallery: Rain

Summer Sueki, Asaph Li, and Chloe Kang • January 17, 2023

ALL IN THE FAMILY: New teacher follows in her mother’s footsteps as an educator; aims to multiply the joy of math with her students

Faith Jung, Entertainment Editor • January 10, 2023

Christina Vu sat in the back of her mother’s classroom at Rancho Alamitos High School in Garden Grove 20 years ago as she watched her role model teach math to Advanced Placement Calculus and Algebra...

GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Lady Lancers strive for better team play, league championship title

Susie Kim, Web Editor-in-Chief • December 23, 2022

Coaches: Jae Byun (head coach), Christina Chong (assistant coach), Andrew Guavera (assistant coach), Christopher Vogt (assistant coach) Top Returning Players: Erin Choi (11), Natalie Do (11), Rebecca...

Photo Gallery: Dancing With the Staff 2022-23

Summer Sueki, Photographer • December 20, 2022

NAME CHANGER: Miss Ng sounds too much like ‘missing,’ so new math teacher has a solution

Pricilla Escobedo, Staff Reporter • December 16, 2022

On the first day of school, Summer Ng wanted to be direct with her students. Not about math or the challenges of solving word problems. But about her last name. “I know my last name is ‘Ng,’...

Lancer Regiment takes 2nd place trophy, $1,000 prize at California State Band Championships in Garden Grove

Seowon Han, Spotlight Editor & Business Manager • December 14, 2022

Following a first-time championship last year, the Lancer Regiment won second place in the final round of the California State Band Championships [CSBC] at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove, earning...

AI revolution sparks technological advancements, student interest

Susie Kim, Web Editor-in-Chief • December 12, 2022

iPhone user: “Hey Siri, what is artificial intelligence?” Siri: “Here’s some information.” Siri responds, providing one source from Apple’s built-in Siri Knowledge and two links from...

DANCING WITH THE BOYS: Baseball team joins Dance Production in first joint workouts

Euree Kim, Staff Reporter • December 9, 2022

Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina” starts blasting from the speakers in Room 130, the dance room, during sixth period. Sophomore Dance Production [DP] member Lauren Bromley starts the zumba workout, hopping...