Across many miles along the Southern California coastlines, many beachgoers have been recently assaulted by sea lions. Those who have been attacked by these marine mammals have claimed that these approaching animals were “out of […]
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.
Features: The busy month of may
The month of May is busy for high school seniors. It’s the start of AP testing and final grades. While those things aren’t very exciting, the beginning of May can also put many seniors at […]
OPINIONS: Is Art Going Invisible at HP High?
When you sign up to take an art class, you expect to do art. The classroom would be overflowing with supplies and crazy fun projects. However, this year things have been different for many students […]
Features: Thank You Gear Up!
GEAR UP 4 LA has supported students on their academic journey so that they are led through a path of success for the past couple of years. Sadly, this 2024 to 2025 school year will […]
Opinions: A Job Market In DISTRIBUTION
As of April 2025, the national average unemployment rate is 4.2%, there are about 6 million people who still remain unemployed (Friedman, 2025). The current state of the U.S. job market displays a complicated state […]
Dire Wolf Back from the dead? Scientists say no
“The World Animal Foundation predicts that up to one-half of all species could become extinct by 2050. The UN has declared that 1,000,000 animal and plant species are threatened with extinction.” displayed by a Texas […]
OPINIONS: Invisible Student Disabilities
Here at HPHS we have a very diverse student population. A group of students that goes under the radar are students with disabilities. Now everyone knows of our beloved students in special education classes and […]
Los Angeles Fire Chief, Chief Crowley was Fired Due to L.A. Wildfires
Cristian Crowley has been the LA Fire Chief for the Los Angeles Fire department from March 2022 to February 2025, and as of late February 2025 she was officially fired by Mayor Bass. She was […]
Reaching new horizons
Students Run Los Angeles (SRLA) is a non-profit organization that has been supporting and providing students in Los Angeles with free mentoring from teachers and physical fitness opportunities for the past forty years. The advisor […]
On par for a good season
With the Boys Golf Club coming into full swing there are many questions left unanswered. Who is this new team? What goals has Coach Moreno layed out for this year’s season? Boys Golf begins in […]