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Aw3_Inc | Episode 3

Aw3_Inc | Episode 3

Geraldo Castro and Joe Shem April 12, 2019

The third episode of Aw3_Inc has been released, where Joe Shem and Geraldo Castro discuss Ubisoft's mistake, Operation: Burnt Horizon, Apex Legends, and Fortnite.

Who wouldn’t love to feel like a princess at prom? The full skirt of a ballgown prom dress makes it fun to twirl around. With a light-sky blue ball gown inspired by Cinderella, you can pair it with white pearls or a diamond necklace. Classic pumps go well with a classic ball gown. Just make sure they aren’t made of glass!

Prom Styles On Point

Betty Nguyen, Creative Director April 11, 2019

Raps Beyond the Hardships

Rafael Castillo, Managing Editor April 10, 2019

Kevin Burgess, who goes by his stage name, KB, lived in one of the worst areas of Florida. His parents divorced when he was eight. He faced depression and suicidal thoughts when he was in his teenage years...

More Than an Expectation

Rafael Castillo, Managing Editor April 5, 2019

If I were to say murder, you would say it is not a joke. If I were to say rape, you would say it is not a joke. If I were to say drugs, you would say it is not a joke. So why do we listen to rap songs...

One Foot Closer

One Foot Closer

Chelsea Nguyen, Managing Editor April 1, 2019

Editor's note: This review includes spoilers for Five Feet Apart. Cystic Fibrosis: a genetic disease that affects respiratory system organs, mainly the lungs. The first trailer of Five Feet...

Life of...

Life of…

Grace Pham and Mya Mowatt February 17, 2019

Hosts Grace Pham and Mya Mowatt interview different people who have experience with music in the new podcast series, “Life of….”. Grace and Mya invite rapper Nathnile Zemene, also known as Yung Frendi,...

Fortnite: An International Success

Akhil Vemuri, Reporter February 15, 2019

Sitting at the computer screen, furiously concentrating on the battle at hand, is a familiar sight for many of us. Over the years, online video games have become an integral part of modern culture. Even...

A History of Valentines Day

A History of Valentine’s Day

Desiree Pekar, Editor February 14, 2019

Aw3_Inc | Episode 2

Aw3_Inc | Episode 2

Geraldo Castro and Joe Shem February 11, 2019

The second episode of Aw3_Inc has been released, where Joe Shem and Geraldo Castro discuss the recent Steam sales, the release of Mortal Kombat XI, Metor Exodus and Jump Force.

Aw3_Inc | Episode 1

Aw3_Inc | Episode 1

Geraldo Castro, Reporter February 4, 2019

“Aw3_Inc," hosted by Geraldo Castro and Joe Shem, reviews all things related to the gaming industry from new releases to the pro scene. In the first episode, Geraldo invites junior Henry Wilkinson to...

Enrollment by ethnicity at UPA in the 2018-19 school year. The information is provided by Executive Director Daniel Ordaz.

Diverse School, Diverse Community

Isabella Bronner, Reporter February 3, 2019

Students from various cultural backgrounds fill the hallways. Spanish teacher Nico Mendoza has seen the benefits and consequences of cultural diversity throughout his lifetime. “[I’m] able...

Drinks (Left to Right)
-Red Serenity: A mixture of white grape oolong tea and lychee jade tea with crystal boba and strawberry heart jelly
-Paradise Sun: Green tea with green apple, fresh pineapple puree, hydrated cane, and berry sauce topped with mango stars
-Osmanthus Rush: Osmanthus (Herbal) tea with non-dairy milk and hydrated cane with honey boba, lychee jelly, and grass jelly
-Helena Grey: Lavender earl grey tea with non-dairy milk and crystal boba
-Cha Yen Thai: Thai Tea with sea salt cream and lychee jelly

Bubbly Tea, Bubbly Ideas

Chelsea Nguyen, Managing Editor January 27, 2019

Originating in a restaurant in Taiwan, bubble tea has spread throughout various cultures worldwide and is becoming a well-known drink. San Jose is now home to more than a hundred milk tea stores where...

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