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How does Torrance High take part in Red Ribbon Week?

How does Torrance High take part in Red Ribbon Week?

Paige Hoang, Staff Reporter October 31, 2024

The nation’s largest drug-prevention campaign has officially reached Torrance High! This campaign brings awareness to all the destruction that comes from drugs: the addictive disorders, the alteration...

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Tartar Football: Santa Monica

Myriah Henry, Staff Reporter October 31, 2024

Last Friday the Torrance Tartars faced the Santa Monica High Vikings in their senior night game and won with a 24-14 final score.   It was a great match up last week; Santa Monica were the first...

The Hoco Date Debacle

The Hoco Date Debacle

Paige Hoang, Staff Illustrator October 9, 2024

The Skunk Incident

The Skunk Incident

Lexis Hoang, Staff Illustrator October 9, 2024

The Mantis Shrimp

The Mantis Shrimp

Koa Hosoi, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

Think of a boxer. A professional, in the ring boxer. Think of how painful it would be to get clocked in the face by a full strength blow from a professional boxer. Now think of that pain, times it by 100,...

Varsity Football: Rio Hondo Prep

Varsity Football: Rio Hondo Prep

Myriah Henry, Sports Editor October 3, 2024

This past Friday Torrance High faced off against Rio Hondo Prep bested the Kares with a final score of 28-21.   A few exciting incidents took place at the varsity Torrance Football game this...

Teachers’ Fashion: A Look into What Teachers on Campus are Wearing

Zakir Yousufzai, Staff Reporter October 1, 2024

Every day, students enter classrooms and focus on lectures, classwork, projects, and more, but how often do we stop to consider what our teachers are wearing? Why do educators make the fashion choices...

El Segundo Game

El Segundo Game

Myriah Henry, Staff Reporter September 26, 2024

The Torrance High Football team traveled to El Segundo High where they challenged and bested the Eagles with a 38-19 win on Friday.    Last year when the Tartars and Eagles faced each other,...

Cracking the Case that Drives Me Nuts!

Cracking the Case that Drives Me Nuts!

Lexis Hoang, Staff Reporter September 26, 2024

Peanuts and french fries: what do those two things have in common? Not much to be honest. Both foods are easy to eat on the go but have mysteriously shown up in front of Torrance High.    There...

Torrance Takes Charge at Rosemead Invitational

Torrance Takes Charge at Rosemead Invitational

Josh Spradlin, Staff Reporter September 20, 2024

Last Saturday, the Torrance High Cross Country team prevailed at Rosemead High School for the annual Invitational. The Tartars ended up placing 2nd to Millikan High School in the Senior Boys race and 3rd...

Popsicles for Wellness Wednesday

Popsicles for Wellness Wednesday

Lexis Hoang, Staff Reporter September 16, 2024

Jonah Lopez was making his way to the Cafeteria when he encountered students with popsicles in hand. He then went to the gym and noticed seniors handing them out before getting one for himself. “I...

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Heat waves at Torrance High School: Students and Staff Feel the Heat

Alondra Bonilla-Mendoza, Staff Reporter September 13, 2024

As summer turns into fall, staff and students at Torrance High School face the immense heat during this time of year. As the temperatures rise, it's important to understand how this may impact students'...

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