Early Dismissal Restrictions For Seniors

Raven Beezer, Staff Writer
May 18, 2013

Early dismissal for seniors in high-school is common in most LAUSD schools. Have you ever thought about why King/Drew seniors have to stay at school everyday till 3:03? At least by the time you are a senior you should be able to leave and come to school whenever your class periods start and end. As a... Read more »

Out of Shape and Overweight: “Snacking Here and There”

Asia Williams, Staff Writer
May 12, 2013

The obesity epidemic is one of the country’s most serious health problems. Adult obesity rates have doubled since 1980, from 15 to 30 percent, while childhood obesity rates have more than tripled. Rising obesity rates have significant health consequences, contributing to increased rates of more... Read more »

Societal Slurs AreThe New Norm

Dori Smith, staff witter
April 11, 2013

Slurs have become terms that we have accepted as apart of our daily life. Every day slurs are said without many of us noticing. Words like “gay” the “B” word and “N” word seem to flow out of people mouths as if it’s okay. What is a slur? According to the Online Dictionary,... Read more »

A Friend Like “Me”

Kayci Trowel, Staff Writer
April 8, 2013

Having good friends is an important factor in life. It has been proven that having good friends provide happiness. Being a good friend to someone while having a supportive group of friends as well is very good for your happiness. But what if you were the only one being a good friend? People often feel... Read more »

Women In Combat

Jewel Sarabia, Editor-In-Chief of the Newspaper
March 4, 2013

Women have been denied the rights that men have for centuries. We couldn’t vote and we couldn’t work the same jobs that men could. Now in 2013 women have come a far way in our society all around the world. When it comes to women going into combat there are some happy and some that still frown at... Read more »

That Fresh Young Love!

Raven Beezer, Staff Writer
February 5, 2013

Love according to the Urban Dictionary says,  “Love is unconditional affection with no limits or conditions.” The Webster Dictionary defines love as “a strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties.” I have noticed that nowhere in those definitions, has... Read more »

Keeping Your New Years Revolutions….?

Keanu Baillergeau, Staff Writer
February 1, 2013

It’s a new year everyone what was your new years resolution…..? Seniors we’re almost there, graduation is almost here and I would like to see everyone walk across the stage. Everyone wants to start off fresh and not take everything in the past with them to the future. Do not be someone who ends... Read more »

5 Week Grades Pt.2

Kayci Trowel, Staff Writer
January 24, 2013

ATTENTION!! Happy New Year (2013 whoop) and happy new 5 week grades! I’ve written an article already on how important it is to start off your 5 week grades the best way possible because a lot of students didn’t think those grades were that important. Now that students are aware, I just wanted to... Read more »

Unknowingly Racist?

Amber Bowden, Staff Writer
October 25, 2012

Stereotypes are stupid. People are stereotyped everyday from the way they look to the way they act. When a person hears this first hand they are quick to say no because they thing the things they say aren’t  harmful and don’t affect others but in reality they do. Phrases you say may not... Read more »

Halloween: Trick or Treat?

Mishael Chiles, Staff Writer
October 17, 2012

Halloween is the one  day a year wear you can dress up as anyone or anything and get free candy! According to Ashley Jones, current King/Drew senior and President of King/Drew Against Cancer, “Halloween is a good way to allow people to express themselves without being judged”. Who wouldn’t... Read more »