Jumping into the New Year and New Semester
Posted on December 13, 2019 by alexander oppenheimer in Features
Alexander Oppenheimer
Chronicle Reporter
With the first semester of Hollywood High School coming to an end in the next 7 days, students have a lot to look forward to in the new semester. Getting a fresh start for students who may not be happy with their current grades in their classes, or students who just want a break and have some free time during break. Then there are the seniors who have the stress lifted off their shoulders with finishing the ominous “senior project”. For all the students of Hollywood get excited for the new semester and new year where everything seems to be changing, the decade, you can change your habits, your choices, make this upcoming year one of the best.
Check out these foods for Thanksgiving
Posted on November 22, 2019 by Julius Joseph in Features
Julius Joseph
Chronicle Reporter
Thanksgiving is next week, and food is the top priority. Foods you can try out this Thanksgiving could be: green bean casserole, roasted sweet potatoes with honey, Hawaiian rolls, creamed corn bread, deviled eggs, macaroni and cheese, and baked potatoes.
These food choices are absolutely delicious and will make you full in no time. However, you still need to save room for the best course, the desserts. Here are some choices of Thanksgiving desserts: caramel spices pumpkin parfait, pecan pie bars, upside down pumpkin pie, candied yams, strawberry shortcake tiramisu, and double chocolate & caramel turtle trifle.
Have a happy Thanksgiving!
National Diabetes Day taking place today
Posted on November 14, 2019 by Melisa Lovos in Features
Melisa Lovos
Chronicle Reporter
The primary world diabetes awareness and education campaign is being held today, Nov. 14- each year. This was first created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Foundation and the World Health Organization to have the people become aware of its prevention as well as its costliness, and to celebrate the fact that insulin was brought as a treatment against it, brought in the year 1992.
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the blood glucose (or blood sugar) is too high. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps the glucose from food to get into the cells and be used for energy. When the cells don’t receive enough glucose, it may result in fatigue and weakness.
“One of the struggles is constantly having to be checking sugar levels, which means constant pinching fingers. And depending on the sugar levels is how urgent the situation is and we have to watch what we eat- what we have at home” says SAS junior, Leslie Rodriguez.
Ways of preventing diabetes, accoring to Heathline.com, include, cutting sugar and refined carbs from your diet, working out regularly, drinking water as a primary beverage, losing weight if overweight or obese, quiting smoking (if smoke), follow a very low carb diet, watch portion sizes, and avoiding sedentary beverages.
While having diabetes is a major health issue, it is clear that it is very time-consuming and costly endeavor, as the economic cost of diabetes globally is around $245 billion (US).
The Spook on Campus
Posted on October 31, 2019 by Julia Rouillard in Features
Julia Rouillard
Chronicle Reporter
This Halloween teachers and students dressed up all around campus. Many teachers got into spirit and had fun with their classes. Some teachers passed out candy and had different lessons than usual.
The best costume this Halloween was Mr. Milton as Thanos, catching everyone by surprise with his infinity gauntlet. Other good costumes were Dr. Kiesler as a mad scientist and Michaela Trelby, TCA Junior as a Vampire. Many people also wore onesies this Halloween to stay on the comfy side.
Plan your spooky night
Posted on October 31, 2019 by Guadalupe Dominguez in Features
Guadalupe Dominguez Trujillo
Crimson Chronicle Reporter
Still looking for something spooky to do today? Checkout these events in the LA area.
- Looking for the fright of your life visit Universal Studios for their Halloween Horror Nights. This year Universal has decided to open the upside down again and allow visitors into the world of Stranger Things. They open their doors at 7:00pm and tickets start at $72.
- Or you could join the West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval, which begins on Sunset Blvd. This free event not only lets you enjoy the horrifying costumes of the carnival goers but also live music.
- If hayrides are more of your setting visit Griffith Park home of the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride. For only $35 you can enter Midnight Falls, the town that celebrates Halloween everyday, at 7:00pm.
- More than 200 monsters await you at The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor. If that isn’t enough to get your hair on end the creaky narrow staircases and mazes will. The price to step on The Queen Mary’s deck at 7:00pm is only $35 (not including other fees).
- Last but not least put on a costume and go around the neighborhood trick or treating.
To enjoy this spooky day remember to be safe. Happy Halloween!!
Veganism in Hollywood
Posted on October 23, 2019 by Cheyan Metcalfe in Features
Cheyan Metcalfe
Chronicle Reporter
Veganism is making its round at Hollywood High.
Vegan options are now available for lunch that feature whole grain cheese pizza wedges, bean and cheese pupusas, and a plant based burger called the “Possible” burger. It helps prevent students that don’t eat meat from skipping lunch. I myself, have been pescatarian for seven months and whenever I have a salad for lunch I would have to take out every bit of chicken and eat it plain.
In addition, Hollywood High’s Vegan club is teaming up with book club to create a cook book just for vegans. This is well needed since the rate the rate of veganism is increasing in the world.
Going vegan is beneficial in various ways and will lead to longevity in life. For example, a vegan diet protects against cancers, lowers your risk of heart disease, decreases anxiety, improves your skin, and your quality of sleep. A vegan diet consists plant milk, nuts, seeds, salad, tofu, and other minimally processed meat substitutes. Eating animal products aren’t safe because they contain harmful contaminants including dioxins, mercury, and bacteria that affects our health. It’s not as difficult as you think to stop eating meat. You would still get enough protein and if you really love animals then you have to stop consuming them.
Celebrate national mole day
Posted on October 23, 2019 by Kayla Kwak in Features
Kayla Kwak
Copy Editor
National Mole Day recognizes the Avogadroś number that is used in chemistry. In the United States it is celebrated between 6:02 am and 6:02 pm on Oct 23 (10/23) because the number is written as 6.02 x 10^23.
The Avogadroś number is used to define the number of atoms or molecules in one mole of a substance. A mole is a unit of measurement used in chemistry to express amounts of a chemical substance. It is important because it allows chemists to work with the subatomic world with macro world units and amounts.
Mole day originated in an article in The Science Teacher in the early 1980s and inspired by this article, the National Mole Day Foundation was founded on May 15, 1991.
To celebrate you can learn more about molecular science and Avogadroś number, test your knowledge of chemistry, conduct a mole experiment, or explore the international system of measurement using moles. Share your knowledge using #NationalMoleDay to post on social media.
Key Club takes a walk
Posted on October 22, 2019 by Henry Christian Alquiza in Features
Henry Alquiza
Chronicle Reporter
Our Hollywood Key Club went to the 35th Annual Aids walk to help with the awareness of the disease known as aids, grouped with region 7 Key Clubs, we took the march by a small proportion.
When we arrived at t he location we were greeted by a stage that had people who are representatives of the aid walk as well as the sponsors. We were then given a brief history the annual event originated and started in the city of Los Angeles. And was started by one man who wanted to make a stand and have awareness of a disease that can affect us all.
When we stated the walk we we encourage by the staff and told us we were walking for a good cause and we are doing the right thing. It was a 3 mile walk around downtown Los Angeles which was greeted by several checkpoints giving all the walkers snacks and drinks to keep their walk going. By the end we were greeted by the volunteers with sprays of water at our face.
I would recommend to take time to spread awareness about any disease that should be known by all humans. Where a 3 mile walk can show more than words can ever do.
Why celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Posted on October 11, 2019 by Guadalupe Dominguez in Features
Guadalupe Dominguez Trujillo
Chronicle Reporter
Sept. 15 is the day that marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. The Hispanic community is no longer a minority but a majority. During this month the contributions Hispanics have made to the American culture and Hispanic heritage is recognized and remembered.
Former President Ronald Reagan extended the celebration to a month on Aug. 17, 1988. The reason behind the chosen date was because during the time period of Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Latin American countries celebrate their independence, for example, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua all celebrate their independence anniversary on Sept. 15.
“It’s an important time to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to keep the culture alive and to remind everyone where we come from and who we are, represent each country as it deserves,” said Sandy Barrios, Latino Student Union President. “People should acknowledge Hispanic Heritage month especially with everything that is going on.”
Spooky Season at Trader Joe’s
Posted on October 7, 2019 by Jasmin Kim in Features
Jasmin Kim
Copy Editor
As fall rolls around the corner, so do the seasonal items at Trader Joe’s. Some of the best items are sadly limited or seasonal so get them as soon as possible before they disappear! Here are some things to pick up during your next trip to Trader Joe’s:
The Maple Ginger Cookie Swirl Ice Cream is an item to look out for in the frozen section! It is a creamy maple ice cream with pieces of ginger cookie and a maple swirl. You can purchase this for $3.
Pumpkin Joe Joe’s are a delicious and seasonal snack to try this fall. They are pumpkin flavored cookies with pumpkin flavored cream in between. This item sells for $2.
The Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa Stirring Spoon with Mini Marshmallows make great stocking stuffers. It features both dark and milk chocolate for the best of both worlds and makes one serving of delicious hot cocoa. It is reasonably priced at $1.
The Honeycrisp Apple Mini Scented Diffuser will bring a fresh and sweet scent to your home. It smells like apple cider but it is not over-powering. It is subtle and it great to put by your bed or bathroom! This item is sold for $5.
The Pumpkin Spice Coffee is perfect for coffee-lovers who are ready for the autumn spice. It is a medium-dark roast coffee made with natural spices. This item can be purchased for $8.
