After many years of the U.S government threatening to ban TikTok, on January 18, 2025, around 7:00 pm it was officially banned; time is running out for an American company to purchase the app. Days […]
Author: hpspartanshield
The Spartan Shield is the student Newspaper of Huntington Park High School. All news stories are written and published by the journalism students whose experience range from beginner to advanced. Mr. Nelson Ta has been the adviser of the paper since 2018.
The Community Rushes To Help
As fast as the fires spread, the Los Angeles’ community has moved just as quickly. In the recent ongoing California fires, many businesses, store owners, cafes and centers joined together to collect resources to issue […]
Opinions: Unlocking the Future of Education with AI
Is AI a secret weapon schools have been looking for? Many schools have raised the concern about the use of AI with their students. Some schools even go as far as banning or blocking it […]
Fire and Ice: What’s going on with the weather?
As fires continue to burn and wind advisories continue to surge across Southern California, the eastern two-thirds of the country are experiencing an extreme arctic chill. These extreme weather conditions are not the only major […]
Is Democracy Dead?
This past month, on the 15th, former President Joe Biden gave his farewell speech to the nation. He begins his speech recounting the successes that have occurred under his administration, like passing gun safety laws […]
The Rise of DIgital Pay: Progress or Problem
If you were to look into the wallets of many young adults at this very moment you will see that almost all no longer carry cash. Why is this? These days it feels like everyone […]
The Spillover Effects Of Mass Deportation; Budget Cuts and Projected Billions Of Dollars Lost
There’s fear in the air for the local communities post President Trump’s new call for mass deportation in hopes of decreasing crime; many students know someone in their lives whether it’s a relative, classmate or […]
Shattered Communities: The Impact of ICE Raids
They embraced one last time before saying goodbye. Surrounded by family and loved ones, tears streamed down their faces. After 38 years of living in the United States, Sadot Mesinas, decided it was time for […]
Opinions: Senior Drop: Hit or Miss?
Recently, ASB dropped HP’s Senior Merch for the Class of 2025…and let’s just say it’s not what everyone expected. The release stirred up mixed reactions, with some students approving the new design, while others voiced […]
An Ancient performance
As the fall season comes to an end the lady spartans are back for the 2024-2025 Colorguard season. The 2024 roster consists of a total of 22 members as well as 2 coaches, Angel Flores […]