I-Ready was designed to help identify learning gaps and provide academic support, yet many students at HPHS question its accuracy and whether the assessments genuinely help them learn. Officially launched in 2011, i-Ready has designed […]
Category: Opinion
Opinion: “No AI Usage,” say the Adults who rely and Use AI
Many high school administrators and teachers urge students to avoid using AI. Yet, we see them use it themselves, which makes it hypocritical for them to say we can’t use it for our own work. […]
Opinion: Are AP and Dual Enrollment Classes Worth the Stress?
As students decide what classes to take, many enroll in college level classes such as AP courses or Dual enrollment in order to challenge themselves and get ahead. Yet, is taking a higher level course […]
Watch Your Rights: Trump Administration Wants Uneducated Women
For years there have been women’s rights movements and organizations. We have come a long way in terms of women rights. As soon as the Trump administration came into power, they started threatening women with […]
Americas Protests: Praise, not scorn
In spite of the excessive sadness, fear, and silence many in America feel, the people have not surrendered to the declining government we face today. When I used to think of this country, I was […]
We Need To Be Aware: The trump administration Is Lying To Your Face
The trump administration is lying to the press more and more and they don’t even try to hide it. On Wednesday, Jan 7,2026 I.C.E. shot and killed Renee Good while doing “an Enforcement Operation.” Eyewitnesses […]
Los Angeles: the affects of gentrification
Los Angeles, the city of beaches and dreams, is the place where many people like to go to start off fresh. Streets are filled with thrift stores, coffee shops, and neighborhood markets are what many […]
The frights at Horror Nights
Halloween Horror Nights is a horror themed event at the amusement park Universal Studios. Where there is themed food, mazes, decorated themed houses, scarers, along with halloween merchandise. Usually they show the spotlight on one […]
Your death won’t matter
Opening social media and seeing news all over my screen about Charlie Kirk getting shot was something unexpected. Everyone was talking about it for days all over social media and in school. Yes, someone can […]
OPINIONS: Gear Up Signing Out
As the 24’-25’ school year ends, our young HP Spartans are devastated to have been notified that our Senior Class is the last class to have the support and encouragement of GEAR UP. GEAR UP […]