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Foreign Exchange Students
By: Jared McNair & Nicole Trinidad Every year, students from halfway across the globe come to Valencia to participate in the Foreign Exchange Program. For approximately two weeks these, students are given the opportunity to get a taste of the Southern California lifestyle. The program offers an exciting experience for Tigers as well, providing […]
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Coming Back to School
Coming Back to SchoolBy: Young Kim It seemed like only yesterday when the whole world shut down. Students were cheering all across the world at the thought of being able to attend class in bed. To others, they were anxiously waiting to return to attend physical classes. As the months slowly passed during quarantine, students […]
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Placentia, C.A. (October 11, 2021) What is Breast Cancer? Breast Cancer is a type of cancer where a cell around your breast grows out of control. Breast Cancer is usually among women but can happen to men which is a rare occurrence. There are two types of Breast Cancer which are invasive ductal carcinoma and […]
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How Assemblies Have Changed
Placentia, C.A – It has been a Valencia tradition to always have an assembly during the fall, winter, and spring. During these assemblies, ASB plans out different performances during these assemblies. Performances consist of ASB hosted activities, student made videos, performances from the dance team, and performances by our cheer team. Before the pandemic, the […]
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Video Game Awareness- Op Ed
Written by Mark S Placentia, C.A. (October 11, 2021) Video games are a popular form of entertainment for adolescents for all ages. They have so much to offer, whether it be a way to relax after a stressful day or play with friends online. They are played by many, but how do these video games […]
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Teacher Appreciation Week
By: Amy Morrison PLACENTIA, CA (May 10-14, 2021) – For Valencia High School the week of May 10 was Teacher Appreciation Week. Throughout the week Valencia’s Associated Student Body (ASB) put together small gifts of gratitude to give to teachers as well as posters to hang up all over the school. Throughout the week, teachers […]
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Editorial: How to Avoid Zoom Fatigue
By: Vivian Wang PLACENTIA, CA – Penn State University’s Alyssa Cimino states that the average American spends approximately 10 hours and 39 minutes a day using screens. Screen time on devices encompasses TVs, smartphones, tablets, laptops and computers, and other devices with screens. After spending countless hours using technology, an individual might experience Zoom fatigue. […]
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Girl’s Tennis: Empire League to CIF
By Snehal Shinh PLACENTIA, CA – From May 6th and May 7th, the members of Valencia’s Girls Tennis team participated in Empire League Preliminaries and Finals respectively. Both events took place at the Seal Beach Tennis Center hosting competitors from Cypress High School, Pacifica High School, Crean Lutheran High School, and Kennedy High School. Each […]
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Classified School Employee Week
By Woohyun Song PLACENTIA, CA – According to the California School Employees Association (CSEA), ever since the California Senate Bill 1552 was passed in 1986, every year on the third week of May, the state of California celebrates Classified School Employee Week (CSEW). According to the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), classified employee positions […]
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An Introduction to Assistant Principal Truong
By: Young Kim PLACENTIA, CA – In light of recent changes within Valencia High School’s administration, the formerly interim Assistant Principal Will Truong was officially appointed the role of Assistant Principal on May 13, 2021. As a former Tiger, having taught biology and chemistry for eight years, Assistant Principal Truong announced his return to Valencia […]