Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old EMT, dies in her Kentucky home on March 13th after being shot by Louisville Metro Police Department, and the officers involved faced no charges for her death. Officers Brent Hankinson, Myles […]
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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.
Online school: Doing more bad than good?
Ever since schools switched to distanced learning during mid-March of this year, students of all grade levels have had various school experiences. Schools were only supposed to be closed for two weeks starting on March […]
Joe Biden is winning the hearts of the younger generations.
The presidential candidate, Joe Biden, started catching the eyes of the younger generations, especially Gen Z, with his new campaign tactics that appeal to their humor. This is the best thing he could’ve done to have […]
Disregard for “essential” fast food workers
Photo Source: Argus Leader The COVID-19 pandemic has brought several countries to their feet, but yet people continue to be absolutely irrational. Since the closure of all schools in California, things with the COVID-19 outbreak […]
At-home AP tests
Photo Source: The College Board According to College Board, ¨For the 2019–20 exam administration only, students can take a 45-minute online free-response exam at home.¨ Due to COVID-19, all AP tests will be held at […]
Unprecedented aid for unprecedented times
Photo Source: 401K Specialist On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law an unprecedented $2 trillion stimulus package aiming to bring life into the U.S. economy as it suffers during the coronavirus pandemic. Industries, […]
Class of 2020: A series of unfortunate events
Photo Source: Wayne Local Schools The infamous virus has impacted every person in one way or another. Kids are out of school, some adults are losing their jobs, the elderly are constantly at risk, and most people […]
Bad Bunny pushes gender norms
Photo Source: out.com Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, is a Puerto Rican singer and rapper. He was born on March 10, 1994, in Almirante, Puerto Rico. During his musical career, […]
Quarantined korean coffee
Photo Source: twincities.com These are troubling times, and although most of us are probably bored out of our minds, there’s a LOT that can be done. For example, you could read all the books you’ve […]
Is sex no longer taboo?
Photo Source: ChristianPig From movies to advertisements, sex seems to be around everywhere nowadays. Even when you think your mind is freed of such disgraceful thoughts, music in its own innocence has sex too, you […]