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Tips for Prom

Tips for Prom

Sophia Sklark, Staff Writer May 31, 2024

Prom is one of the most exciting events that high school has to offer, so wouldn’t you want to make sure your night is memorable and enjoyable until the very end? Of course, prom is meant to be an event...

THS Celebrates Holi

THS Celebrates Holi

Julianna Ramirez, Staff Writer May 9, 2024

Torrance High recently celebrated and embraced the spirit of Holi, a Hindu festival of colors, in a vibrant celebration that brought students from diverse backgrounds in a colorful display of unity and...

Signing Day

Signing Day

Myriah Henry, Staff Writer May 8, 2024

On Thursday, April 11th, 7 senior athletes from different varsity teams assembled in the big gym of Torrance High to sign to their respective colleges including: Jared Galang, Dontya Bell, Emily Lee, Jackie...

Study Tips for Your AP Exams

Study Tips for Your AP Exams

Julianna Ramirez, Staff Writer May 1, 2024

AP exams are on their way, with the first day of AP testing being about a week away. Although the studying journey for whichever AP exams you might be studying for is supposed to begin long before the...

Math Modeling Challenge

Math Modeling Challenge

Josh Spradlin, Staff Writer March 13, 2024

On Sunday, March 3rd, Torrance High fielded two Mathworks Modeling Challenge Teams. The team has been tirelessly preparing since fall of last year, with meetings at lunch once a week to learn all about...

Torrance vs. Da Vinci

Torrance vs. Da Vinci

Tami Nakamura, Staff Writer March 13, 2024

Torrance High School’s swim team competed against Da Vinci High School of El Segundo on March 4. Torrance Girls Varsity outscored DaVinci 84-81, Boys Varsity lost 47-115, Girls Junior Varsity lost 54-71,...

Its No Debate, Mrs. Sluyter Rocks!

It’s No Debate, Mrs. Sluyter Rocks!

Samantha DeBruyne and Giselle Velazquez March 6, 2024

Last Tuesday, February 20th,  Mrs. Sluyter, who we all know and love, was awarded the annual Outstanding Teacher Award by Torrance High’s PTA. Mrs. Sluyter was nominated by another favorite from...

Girls Varsity Soccer Quarter Final

Girls Varsity Soccer Quarter Final

Myriah Henry, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

After earning 1st pioneer and going undefeated in the League with 12 wins, the Torrance High Girls Varsity Soccer Team entered the Quarter Final game for CIF matched up with the Palos Verdes Sea Kings...

Pipeline Rehabilitation until at least May: A really late PSA

Pipeline Rehabilitation until at least May: A really late PSA

Josh Spradlin February 27, 2024

If you cross Western Avenue on your way to school in the morning, you’ve probably well noticed that the street has been completely upturned by some construction to the pipeline by the Metropolitan Water...

Girls Water Polo Senior Night

Girl’s Water Polo Senior Night

Tami Nakamura, Staff Writer January 31, 2024

On January 22, Torrance High played against North High and held our senior night celebrating Rileigh Clark, Carleigh Clark, Megan Perez, as well as the seniors at North. Torrance started off strong and...

Nature High! Beach!

Nature High! Beach!

Valentina Segovia, Staff Writer January 30, 2024

Are you Bored? Don’t know what to do? Want to explore and experience new places? Or just want a nature high? I got you! Here are the top 5 places to explore with a beach, feeding your adventurous...

What to do While Bored During Finals

What to do While Bored During Finals

Josh Spradlin, Staff Writer January 22, 2024

Picture this: It’s finals, you just finished a grueling test, and you let out a deep sigh of relief to let everyone around you know that you’re slightly better than them for finishing first. You slam...

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