Schools Brace for Reopening
Ethan Huang, Reporter
October 15, 2020
In the seventh month of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the nation are still discussing how to effectively reopen schools. The top priorities for these schools: being health-conscious while maintaining productivity for students. Experimental Education After the initial shutdown in March, there ha...
President Trump Lifts Ban on TikTok Temporarily
Alyson Gonzalez, Reporter
September 22, 2020
The Trump administration announced their plans to ban TikTok, a popular social network app, from downloading on Sunday, September 20. Users who have the app downloaded on their phone will still be able to use it, but there won’t be any updates. Any other individuals that want to download the app w...
Remembering the Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Juan Huerta, Reporter
September 19, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, best known for her accomplishments in the United States Supreme Court, has died at the age of 86. Ruth Bader Ginsburg paved the way for many women and minorities with her powerful actions against conservatives. She was a scholar, lawyer, judge, justice and a mother with dreams of...
Guide to Voting 2020
September 16, 2020
With Election Day right around the corner, the USPS is expected to be running the show this year due to the ongoing pandemic. USPS will be mailing every American a Vote-By-Mail ballot twenty-nine days prior to election. Election Day is on November 3. Voters can also choose to vote in-person. There will...
The 24 Hour Protest In Front of Whittier City Hall
July 17, 2020
It’s been more than three weeks since the activist group Heart of Whittier started their 24 hour protest in front of Whittier city hall. The goal of the protest is to have the city open an emergency shelter as soon as possible to house the homeless until the Salvation Army Shelter the city counci...
BLM protests reach Whittier
Michael Saakyan, Contributor
June 1, 2020
Crowds gathered in front of the Whittier Police Station Sunday, demanding justice for the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died while being detained by a Minneapolis police officer. The death of George Floyd has sparked protests throughout the country leading many to loot and r...
Annual Whittier Area Classic Car Show Sparks Memories
David Medina, Editor In Chief
February 25, 2020
The Annual Whittier Area Classic Car Show is hosted by the Whittier Area Community Church. The Church is located on Mar Vista and Colima. The event is open to the public and all different types of vehicles and collector vehicles 1976 and older. Additionally this events entertainment includes differen...
Park Closed After Emergency City Council Meeting
Diana Juarez, Associate Editor
January 8, 2020
Mayor Joe Vinatieri of the city of Whittier called for an emergency city council meeting January 6th, 2020 after a 22 year old woman was found dead at Parnell Park on New Year’s morning.
Whittier’s Brand New News Publication
Noah Garcia, Associate Editor
December 12, 2019
Whittier's brand new print publication, GreenLeaf Guardian, considers itself the watchdog of the city. Through its paper, it's determined to foster the growth of its readers the city it calls home.
Whittier’s Guildhall E-Sports Bar
Noah Garcia, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2019
There has alway been a tough choice to make: whether to stay home in a comfortable environment and relax or go out into the world and socialize. Now you can have the best of both worlds, as the Guildhall Esports Bar just opened in Uptown Whittier. Opening May 10, The establishment has created a relaxing atmosphere for those who want the comfort of home but also want the experience of going out.
No Home, No Help, No Hope
Noah Garcia, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2019
the residents of the Whittier Greenbelt have been cleared out by a combination of law enforcement, social services and Caltrans , April 22, 2019. With the 38 tent community disassembled, many of the residents have been sent off, either on their own accord or to accept Whittier Area First Day two month hotel vouchers.It’s been weeks since the clean out and Whittier has already begun plans to make sure such an encampment would never form again.
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