Let life commence
BY DOMINIQUE LIE
I scrunched up my forehead into a slight frown as I heard the song “End of the Road” by Boyz II Men playing on the speakers.
Students prepare for graduation
BY JACKY SHUM
Valedictorian Hovhannes Minasyan and Salutatorian Calvin Tang will represent their graduating class at the commencement ceremony to be held June 13 at 6 p.m. in Weingart Stadium at East Los Angeles College (ELAC).
Words left unsaid
BY DOMINIQUE LIE
Although there are countless instances where I’ve demonstrated my shortcomings as a daughter, I remember a particular time about 10 years ago when my sisters and I neglected the filial responsibility of even acknowledging the day dedicated to appreciating our Mother.
Speakers win state awards; six will advance to nationals
BY KAITLYN DO
Speech and Debate team members will compete at Novice Championships at Gabrielino High School May 12 and Nationals June 17-22 at Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Drama will present two-night show
BY STYVALIZH URIBE
Drama students will be showcasing their last performances of the year with their rendition of four episodes from “The Twilight Zone” and “The Phantom of the Opera,” entitled “Beyond the Phantom Zone.”
Words too small
BY DOROTHY LIE
Beads of sweat threaten to fall down my small forehead as Ms. Sakata, my first-grade teacher, asked me who my bus partner was going to be on our field trip to the beach.
USB prepares annual prom
BY EDDIE LU
Hoping to create memorable experiences, United Student Body (USB) committee members will be hosting prom May 26 from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. with the “A Night at Gatsby’s” theme.
Tea house offers ‘qualitea’ meals
BY LAUREN KIM
Offering a unique, varied menu of Taiwanese comfort food, Machi Tea House is a tasty and affordable café to visit.
‘Black Panther’ triumphs box office, sets record
BY RYAN HSU
“Black Panther” inspires African American pride in their cultural heritage through the telling of the wondrous story of T’Challa, the superhero/ young prince of the fictional nation of Wakanda.
Timberlake embraces his roots in new album
BY KIA HARLAN
Justin Timberlake returns to his roots in his album Man of the Woods, exploring a country feel with a modern twist.
