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"Keeping Lugo Connected"

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Every minority group in America has some sort of movement to try to end the violence they face.

The importance of POC unity and why it is so hard to achieve

Karly Ortiz, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2021
People protesting Donald Trump's hateful presidency, holding signs reading "Make America Hate Again."

Opinion: Looking back at Trump’s Presidency

Karly Ortiz, Editor-In-Chief
February 5, 2021
Protests broke out all over the world this year to combat some of the norms that have been actively terrorizing minority groups for decades and even centuries.

Progression is not sensitivity

Karly Ortiz, Editor in Chief
January 15, 2021
Months after George Floyd's death, the spark of the BLM movement, police brutality against Black Americans has only risen, showing the justice system's lack of reform despite worldwide public outcry.

Opinion: The murders of Black Americans by police officers has increased despite BLM protests

Karly Ortiz, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2020
The recent elections draws concerns about the ineffectiveness of the Two Party system.

Opinion: America will remain stagnant as long as the Two Party system exists

Karly Ortiz, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2020
Protestors holding up "Black Lives Matter" signs during protest in New York City.

Opinion: Has the BLM Movement died down?

Karly Ortiz, Editor-In-Chief
November 12, 2020
For a lot of mexicans, Trump's declaration of a new independence day was very upsetting. "He ruined a really special day for us."

Opinion: Donald Trump’s Remembrance Day is an attack on the Mexican Community

Karly Ortiz, Editor in Chief
November 6, 2020
Dance team member expresses the confusion surrounding how they'll approach the rest of the school year, "I feel very in the dark."

Sports vs. Performing Arts: who should come back?

Karly Ortiz, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2020
2019-2020 Secondary Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Annette Deming, stands proudly in her Don Lugo staff shirt. "I'm so excited and honored to represent Don Lugo." Mrs. Deming is being recognized in a virtual celebration by the Associated Chino Teachers on May 13.

2019-2020 Teacher of the year award goes to Mrs. Deming

Karly Ortiz, Managing Editor
May 13, 2020
Donald Trump signs Congress proposed bill that provides some help to all-- except immigrants.

Opinion: Undocumented Immigrant tax payers should be included in Trump’s “economic rescue” package

Karly Ortiz, Managing Editor
March 27, 2020
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, delivers remarks at a coronavirus update briefing Monday, March 16, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House.

Opinion: The Trump Administration is doing a horrible job at handling the COVID-19 outbreak

Karly Ortiz, Managing Editor
March 20, 2020
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, new policies are in place to slow the outbreak.

BREAKING NEWS: The White House advises against events of more than 10 people

Karly Ortiz, Managing Editor
March 16, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: Disneyland temporarily shuts down in response to new policy from Govenor Newsom

BREAKING NEWS: Disneyland temporarily shuts down in response to new policy from Govenor Newsom

Karly Ortiz, Managing Editor
March 12, 2020
Painting Kobe Bryant in all stages of his career as he goes for dunk.

Ric’Diculous’ Rodriguez; the culture behind the art

Diego Cruz and Karly Ortiz
March 7, 2020
Cade Silvas among so many other Don Lugo students was heavily impacted by Kobe's passing, stating, "He's the reason I play basketball."

The Celebration of Life: remembering Kobe and Gianna Bryant

Karly Ortiz, Managing Editor
February 24, 2020
Kobe's passing hit Don Lugo's students as hard as it hit the rest of the world. The monday after his passing student's came to school wearing their favorite Laker memorablia. Don Lugo was a sea of purple and gold.

Remembering Kobe Bryant: Impact of ’24’ on student athletes

Diego Cruz, Karly Ortiz, Gary Garcia, and Branden Garcia
January 28, 2020
Considering the controversy that’s surrounded this song for years, it’s safe to say John Legend knew the backlash he’d face after releasing the song. Upon release of the lyric video, he tweeted, “ I now present to the world the lyric video for #BabyItsColdOutside so that they may scrutinize it line by line more accurately - enjoy!“

The war on ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ becomes the war on progress

Karly Ortiz, Managing Editor
November 19, 2019
Saslaya Baca, Crew Captain, shares how crucial her job is in creating a smooth show. "When the scenes change and the curtains close i'm changing props making sure everything goes smoothly."

This year’s Fall Production of “Oz”: Theatre Review

Karly Ortiz and Angela Gutierrez
November 15, 2019
Heavy police response to a situation at the WaBa Grill on Edison Ave 4110. Roads leading into the shopping center were blocked. Photographer: Edward Lillie

BREAKING NEWS: LOCKDOWN AT DON LUGO HIGH SCHOOL

Valerie Torres, Anthony Winslow, Karly Ortiz, Saslaya Baca, and Edward Lillie
November 14, 2019
Students are collaborating in Mrs. K’s class, ensuring theirs questions are answered. Although this is important, a vital part of liking math is having a positive teacher. According to Oxford Learning, “ If a teacher is excited and positive about math, the students will be as well. But if educators are negative about it, it can have the opposite effect.”

The simple solution to passing math

Karly Ortiz, Managing Editor
October 4, 2019
Julie Kim's online college counseling podcast.

How to get in to an Ivy league college

Karly Ortiz, Managing Editor
February 25, 2019
Alexis Randazzo, Cheer captain. Photo courtesy of Alexis Randazzo.

Captain and Commissioner; Alexis Randazzo

Karly Ortiz, Managing Editor
February 19, 2019
Photo Courtesy of Karly Ortiz.

Airpods take over Don Lugo’s campus

Karly Ortiz, Managing Editor
January 31, 2019
Why you should save your New Years resolution for February first

Why you should save your New Years resolution for February first

Karly Ortiz, Managing Editor
January 15, 2019
"Baby its cold outside" leaves behind a chilling undertone

“Baby its cold outside” leaves behind a chilling undertone

Karly Ortiz, Managing Editor
December 19, 2018
Couch Potato: Theatre Review

Couch Potato: Theatre Review

Karly Ortiz, Managing Editor
December 17, 2018
Photo courtesy of pixels.com (Public Domain)

A Fresh Start For CVUSD; New Members Elected To Board

Karly Ortiz and Anthony Winslow
November 7, 2018
Eddie Lillie, one of the three actors to play the lead role of Eric, A.K.A. the couch potato. Photo courtesy of Karly Ortiz.

Captivating The Lazy In All Of Us; Drama Department Begins Their Newest Production

Karly Ortiz, Managing Editor
October 19, 2018
Auto safety groups fight to raise the legal driving age from 16 to 18

Auto safety groups fight to raise the legal driving age from 16 to 18

Karly Ortiz, Commentary Writer
April 19, 2018
Survivors of the Parkland school shooting protesting for stricter Gun Laws. (Public Domain Photo)

18 school shootings later and America still won’t talk about gun control

Karly Ortiz, Commentary Reporter
February 23, 2018
Essie Grundy (left) and Gloria Allred (right) announce their race discrimination lawsuit against Walmart. Photo courtesy of Public Domain.

Woman sues Walmart for being “racist”

Karly Ortiz, Commentary Writer
February 14, 2018
Medical personnel and police officers standing at the scene of a shooting in Mandalay Bay. Photo from Public Domain.

Over 1,000 innocent lives taken; When will it stop?

Karly Ortiz, Commentary Reporter
October 17, 2017
DACA advocates (or 'Dreamers') march in front of Trump Tower, holding signs saying, "DACA=LIVES" and "We Fight Back". "This is our country. We are not going anywhere," said a 23-year old advocate, who arrived in the U.S. from Mexico when she was 7.

State officials rule DACA as unconstitutional:Trump plans to end it

Hailey Scott, Samantha Ibarra, and Karly Ortiz
September 13, 2017
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