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Seniors
Senior Farewell: Jacob Buhle
May 25, 2023
Jacob Buhle, Staff Writer
I’ve been at Hart for all four years of high school and I’ve been in journalism for my last year. Before that I’ve been in Band, Theatre, Multimedia and Design, and...
Seniors
Senior Farewell: Breeze Aguilar
May 25, 2023
Breeze Aguilar, Editor in Chief
Dear Hart, I spent so long waiting for high school to be over that I almost forgot to enjoy my time with you. We had the rockiest relationship I’d ever had (which...
Arts and Reviews
Mr. Ishimoto’s top ten playlist
May 10, 2023
Ava Smith, Arts and Reviews Editor
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39FGST4ykHlmkDxj8CCZH3?si=956e10277ba14543
News
Don Lemon fired from CNN
May 2, 2023
Katherine Anderson, Features Editor
Don Lemon, a long-time host for CNN, was fired following a chaotic run as host on a CNN morning show. While hosting the show, Lemon discussed political figures in a bad light...
News
Fox News pays settlement to Dominion Voting Systems
April 29, 2023
Ethan Chavez, Staff Writer
After losing the 2020 presidential election to Democrat Joe Biden, former U.S. president Donald J. Trump and several of his followers claimed that Dominion Voting Systems,...
News
89-year-old Senator Diane Feinstein faces calls to resign
April 26, 2023
Timothy Phan, News Editor
89-year-old Californian Senator Diane Feinstein has faced calls to resign from her seat after being unable to perform many of her Congressional duties for the last two months....
Arts and Reviews
Hart Dance angelically wraps up their season
April 17, 2023
Sophia Guyton, Staff Writer
As the Hart Dance season wraps up, the culmination of all of the team’s hard work was found in the annual Spring Show. On Saturday, April 15 in the Hart Auditorium, Hart...
Sports
Briley Phelps: CIF’s 2023 player of the year
April 17, 2023
Nathalia Raio, Photo Editor
The CIF announced its selections for the 2023 All-CIF team, and names of Hart High School athletes are all over the list, topped by Division 2 Player of the Year Briley Phelps. Phelps...
Arts and Reviews
Hart Show Choir ends their competition season with a bang
April 17, 2023
Kate Stoffel, Copy Editor
Saturday April 15, Hart Show Choir traveled to Burbank to compete in Burroughs High School’s Music Showcase, in which four groups performed and were judged on their show...
Arts and Reviews
Hart Regiment is moving on from their fall competition set
April 17, 2023
Brooke Saaty, Editor in Chief
Moving On is the Hart Winter Drumline’s 2023 competition set. The show focuses on the idea of moving on in life; although, there are several different interpretations of...
Arts and Reviews
And Then There Were None: Hart Theater prepares for their upcoming play
April 14, 2023
Ridley Downs, Layout Editor
Hart Theater is swinging into action after their successful season at festival competitions. The theater department went to competition and took home several awards including...
Arts and Reviews
Student Playlist: what song do you listen to after a long day?
April 14, 2023
Brooke Saaty, Editor in Chief
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/53Yt6IopIab73RwfaIw6n6?si=c68f56e1ac35463a Songs submitted by David Brown (12), Kadence Bailey (9), Cameron Otteson (12), Nick Gonzalez...
Arts and Reviews
Artist of the Issue: Gabriella Nickels
April 14, 2023
Nathalia Raio, Photo Editor
Gabriella Nickels, a sophomore at Hart High School, is not your typical student-athlete. Although she is a member of the JV soccer team, her true passion lies in art. Gabriella...
Features
Senior Hector Dominguez: jack of all trades
April 14, 2023
Breeze Aguilar, Editor in Chief
Ten minutes into first period AP Literature with Mrs. Ramirez, Hart senior Hector Dominguez is nowhere to be found. The track star, philosopher, chef de cuisine is still at...
News
Student-led mural installed at Hart
April 14, 2023
Serena Erickson, Social Media Manager
Recently, Hart High School students painted a mural that reflects the natural wonders of the Santa Clarita Valley. Made to connect the school back to its roots, the 18-panel...

Sophia Guyton, Staff Writer • May 22, 2023

As the school year comes to a close, various clubs at Hart are wrapping up their activities. Final club meetings and events are taking place on and off campus, and many clubs have ramped up productivity to finish off the...

Tiktok unlikely to be banned at a nationwide level

Noah Maradiaga, Staff Writer • May 22, 2023

The likelihood of TikTok being banned in the United States by Congress is highly unlikely. The efforts made to ban this highly popular platform are being dropped, as this is not the only time the U.S. government has attempted...

Sudan engulfed in violent war

Patrick Done, Chief-of-Staff • May 22, 2023

April 15, 2023 conflict broke out in the capital city of Sudan between the country’s army and the paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The leader of Sudan’s army, General Abdel-Fattah Burhan, and RSF General...

Seegmiller Sister Advice

Addison Seegmiller, Copy Editor • May 3, 2023

One of the most challenging aspects of moving away from your family for the first time is officially being responsible for grocery shopping and making meals for yourself. There are a couple of college...

Visiting Newhall's La Charrita

Lincoln Jones-Hartman, Centerspread Editor • May 3, 2023

Sandwiched in an alley right off of Main Street lies the best food I have ever eaten — the family-owned Mexican restaurant, La Charrita. The inconspicuous placement may lead some to overlook this restaurant...

Breeze Aguilar: Human Enigma

Lucas Enrique Gomez, Sports Editor • May 3, 2023

Breeze Anne Martinez Aguilar, known by all, known well by few. But who is she? Today I will be having a conversation with this notorious, smelly senior. Lucas Gomez: Thank you for sitting down with...

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Opinion

Disney adults need to be stopped

Serena Erickson, Staff Writer

May 15, 2023 • No Comments

A Disney adult is an adult who is a devoted follower of everything Disney-related. Adults who are fans of Disney often enjoy going to their theme parks, gathering Disney products like nic-nacs, apparel items and more. However, the most important characteristic...

The Electoral College benefits the United States

Jovanny Zapata, Staff Writer

April 18, 2023 • No Comments

If there is one right thing about the U.S Government, it's the Electoral college. The Electoral college guarantees the continuation of democracy, while the alternative of the electoral college is to let the public decide or Direct Popular vote. The...

The Oscars belong in the dumpster

Ethan Chavez, Staff Writer

April 17, 2023 • No Comments

The Oscars Problem: The Academy’s Flaws in Evaluated Film The Academy Awards or, as they’re better known, The Oscars, is an award show that, annually, acknowledges the best films, actors and directors of the movies that were released that year....

Great Debate: Which fictional rodent is superior?

April 17, 2023

Breeze Aguilar: In the Kingdom of Dor resides one rodent, armed with just a needle and spool of red...

Yogurtland is superior to all other frozen yogurt places

April 12, 2023

Yogurtland is a far superior frozen yogurt place than any of its competitors. When people suggest substitutes...

Outside shoes should not be worn inside

April 12, 2023

Before reading this article, I would like to preface that I do not judge anyone for wearing shoes inside...

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Sports

Major League Baseball makes its return

Timothy Phan, News Editor | May 4, 2023

As May approaches, the MLB season has truly begun to heat up. With many teams passing the 25-game mark, the contenders are separating themselves from the rest of the pack. The American League (AL) East currently looks like the strongest division, with every team maintaining a record of above .500, and three teams above .600. The Tampa Bay Rays were the first team to hit 20 wins, and the Baltimore...

Hart Boys Golf makes Hart proud with tournament rankings

Achlys Cisneros, Backpage Editor | April 17, 2023

Hart’s boys’ golf team has placed high rankings in a number of tournaments so far in their season. At The Coyote Invitational at Calabasas Country Club Tournament, Hart’s team placed third out of 20 teams. Kai Miyata took second place out of 100 players with an even par of 72 strokes. The team placed 6th place in the Oak Park Invitational at North Ranch Country Club out of seventeen teams,...

Briley Phelps: CIF’s 2023 player of the year

Nathalia Raio, Photo Editor | April 17, 2023

The CIF announced its selections for the 2023 All-CIF team, and names of Hart High School athletes are all over the list, topped by Division 2 Player of the Year Briley Phelps. Phelps is one of four Indians to receive All-CIF honors on the girls’ side, as she is honored alongside Ariana Salvador, Alexis Nguyen and Macey Edemann. Phelps, a Biola commit, played striker, attacking mid and holding...

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Senior Farewell: Jacob Buhle

Jacob Buhle, Staff Writer • May 25, 2023

I’ve been at Hart for all four years of high school and I’ve been in journalism for my last year. Before that I’ve been in Band, Theatre,...

Senior Farewell: Breeze Aguilar

Breeze Aguilar, Editor in Chief • May 25, 2023

Dear Hart, I spent so long waiting for high school to be over that I almost forgot to enjoy my time with you. We had the rockiest relationship...

Senior Farewell: Riley Vedomske

Riley Vedomske, Copy Editor • May 8, 2023

My four years at Hart, as well as for the class of 2023, have been pretty hectic, but luckily we could all still try to find bright spots in...

Senior Farewell: Audrey Miller

Audrey Miller, Copy Editor • May 27, 2022

Farewell Hart, I’ve spent four years of my life here, or at least three years if you count being online. Three years may not seem like a...

Senior Farewell: Benjamin Haslam

Benjamin Haslam, Head Copy Editor • May 27, 2022

Dear Hart (and by extension, Journalism), Honestly, this wasn’t what I expected. Let’s go year by year. Freshman year: I was thrust...

Senior Farewell: Ellie Wrage

Ellie Wrage, Opinion Editor • May 27, 2022

Dear Hart High, Congratulations on having the most restrooms out of the Hart District high schools. Before freshman year, I made the switch...

Senior Farewell: Luke Bourgeois

Luke Bourgeois, Layout Editor • May 27, 2022

Dear Hart, Thank you for the journey. I remember walking into the campus for the first time as a starry-eyed eighth grader thinking about...