Spirit Week!
Paulina Berumen, Reporter
June 3, 2013
Spirit Week! Oh, yes it’s that time of year where we can dress like toddlers and babies and wear funky cloths without being judged. The one week in the year where we can dress up like Lady Gaga and not get criticized. This semester’s spirit week took place in mid-May. The days... (more...)
Amy Wong: Caring and Sweet
Paulina Berumen, Reporter
May 22, 2013
Amy Wong, soon to be graduate, will be attending UCLA in the upcoming fall. She is hard worker who doesn’t give up. Amy plans on majoring in business economics. Her cousin’s experience has helped her understand more about economics and why she wants to study that field. Whenever... (more...)
Karina Barrera: Sassy, Humorous and Sweet
Paulina Berumen, Reporter
May 2, 2013
Karina Barrera grew up in Hayward, California. This senior who will also be walking across the stage this June is attending Sonoma State in the fall. Her life plan is to be a nurse and help people. Her community has impacted her now by making her more cautious of her surroundings. She stated... (more...)
Benigno Castellanos: Funny Yet Responsible
Paulina Berumen, Reporter
April 30, 2013
Benigno Castellanos, also known as Benny, is a soon-to-be graduate of KIPP King Collegiate. He has a funny personality and is genuinely kind to others. Many people say that he is a hard worker. Benny is taking an AP course this year, which shows his potential and motivation. When asked about... (more...)
Tommy Li: Future Protector with a Great Smile
Paulina Berumen, Reporter
April 16, 2013
Tommy Li is a 17 year old, close to be graduate of Kipp King Collegiate and soon to be U.S. Marine. He grew up in Walnut, CA. His community has impacted his decisions for the future, because of the fact that he now wants to help people and has a lot of friends. He plans to go into the marine... (more...)
Zachary Baxter: A Humorous Young Lad
Paulina Berumen, Reporter
April 8, 2013
Zachary Baxter is a 17 year old soon-to-be graduate of KIPP King Collegiate High School. He grew up in Hayward, California. He acknowledges that the community he grew up in has made him rather liberal, citing the fact that it’s California and thus liberal. However, he adds “I’m... (more...)
This Girl IS On Fireeeeee
Paulina Berumen
March 20, 2013
The album called Girl On Fire by Alicia Keys starts with a few songs about the “New Her” which causes us to infer that she is alluding to her evolution. Her song Brand New Me, has shown a delicate side of her. The song When it’s All Over has a clash of instrumental play that does not... (more...)
History of Valentine’s Day
Paulina Berumen, Reporter
March 5, 2013
Oh, love is in the air. The roses, chocolates and teddy bears are stocked on market shelves; the greeting cards and romantic dates; the gifts and the kisses shared around. But what was the true meaning of Valentine before all these images of love were shared on Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s... (more...)
Rowdy Yet Great Service
Paulina Berumen, Reporter
February 12, 2013
The New China Buffet comes highly recommended. The majority of the food is pleasant to one’s taste buds, and the restaurant offers great service. You will feel treated like royalty. The New China Buffet is not just a restaurant, but a great place to create memories. It has not only great... (more...)
Impact of No Name Calling Week
Paulina Berumen, Reporter
February 11, 2013
The results of No Name Calling Week varied from negative reactions to positive realizations. No Name Calling Week took place from Jan. 22 2013- Jan. 25 2013 at KIPP: King and in high schools around the United States. It was a whole week dedicated to challenging each other not to use words... (more...)
Life takes a Gamble in the Political Sphere
Paulina Berumen, Reporter
December 12, 2012
How should abortion be addressed when it comes to state and federal laws? What rights do each of the United States have to regulate abortion? These are difficult questions to answer because they deal with life and death. In spite of the ruling in the 1973 Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade which... (more...)
Guitar: Where it all Began
Paulina Berumen, Reporter
December 6, 2012
Thursdays and Wednesdays are short school days. But wait there’s enrichment! I have to get my guitar! — This is a possible thought that goes through guitar students’ minds. It only takes a guitar, sheet of chords, and a guitar teacher for music to come to life. Many people wonder... (more...)