Celebrating the Year of the Snake and Chinese New Year Traditions
By: Emily Wu, Staff Writer As we approach the end of January, we are also approaching Chinese New Year. A celebration that can be traced back thousands of years in history, the holiday is known for family reunions, superstitions, and…
What is Lemon8 and why is it banned?
Elijah Cabatic, Staff Writer With all of the controversy over its older brother Tik Tok, ByteDances other social media site, Lemon8 has often fallen below the headlines. Many flocked to it in light of the potential Tik Tok ban, but…
Clicking Back: The Digicam Comeback
Elijah Cabatic, Staff Writer Once upon a time digital cameras ruled the world. The Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA), an organization whose members include the top 5 digital camera sellers Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, and Panasonic as well as…
Golden Globes 2025 Wear or Tear?
By: Janelle Pantilon, Features Editor Each January, audiences of renowned cinema, television, and entertainment are welcomed with the Golden Globes broadcasted to start off their year. Dating back to 1944, the award show is not only highly anticipated because of…
Insight on Spring Sports
By: Meagan So, Staff Writer Get ready for a wave of new competition, games, and rivalry as we enter the second semester of our 2024-2025 school year because the spring sports season is approaching quickly. This new season provides an…
The Tradition of the Second Semester of Senior Year
By: Warren Shiu, Staff Writer For many students, when the second semester of their senior year comes around, a wave of senioritis washes in. From skipping class to turning in less work, these small acts of laziness start to come…
The Controversy of Team Captains
By: Warren Shiu, Staff Writer The team captain has been a staple of sports for many decades, helping to lead his or her team to success and enabling players to realize their full potential. These positions are very instrumental in…
Wicked: Did It Defy Expectation?
By: Amelia Naughten, News Editor Every cinematic era has its trademark colors. The summer of 2023 was marked by one color: pink–and not just any plain pink, but the iconic, hot, Barbie pink. Come winter 2024, and theaters across the…
Freshman Mia Arcleona’s Nail Business
By: Madyson Tang, Staff Writer As a freshman, you have just begun a new chapter in your life transitioning from middle school into high school, confused about the journey ahead. Mia Arcleona (9) created a nail business, Nails by Mia,…
Letter From The Editors January 2025
By: Elaine Chan & Phoebe Piserchio, Editors-in-Chief Happy new year from your Editors-in-Chief at The Thunderbolt, Phoebe Piserchio and Elaine Chan! This January magazine is about 2025 and all its new beginnings. In light of recent events in Los Angeles,…