Hayward High School Journalism
articles local to Hayward High
By: Marisol G. Phone addiction has become a very serious problem for many teens (including myself) and we need to start paying more attention to this topic because it’s come to my attention that it’s a worldwide problem. Phones are very important and helpful, but a lot of teenagers spend hours on hours scrolling through…
By Jonas Wilkison During the start of this school year, a clear problem emerged in the Junior Biomedical Pathway. With over 40 kids in the same class, the large influx of students couldn’t fit in just one classroom and were forced to move to the science lab to accommodate everyone. The incapacity of students to…
By Joshua Cook Struggling to learn how to drive? Having difficulty earning college credits? The Youth Enrichment Program (YEP) offers support and resources for students looking to improve their skills and enhance their educational journey. Established recently, the YEP focuses on the educational development of students before and/or after school. The program promotes cognitive and…
By: Jacquelyn Carranza-Bello The college and Career Room isn’t just about colleges or jobs for a lot of students, but it’s honestly a place to breathe. Sometimes, students walk in not because they’re thinking about applications or scholarships, but because they’re having a rough day and need a safe space. Some grab a snack and…
Down in the ‘outskirts’ of Hayward High resides a haunting by Isla Salgado Nothing can be more unassuming than the book room in K Hall. In comparison to the newly renovated spaces of K hall, the bookroom appears its walls have seen many visitors over the decades. According to Ms. Sally, the bookroom staff had…
by Mel D. The Engineering program here at Hayward High is a 2-year class program all about creativity and structured design. Engineering introduces students to computer-aided design and manufacturing as it would be introduced in a factory work setting using CAD programs like Onshape and Fusion. Students are taught how to use, manage, and create…
Stressed about finals? Well here’s some tips on how to prepare for finals! First communication is key, try asking for help from others, especially your teacher but if you need a different way of explaining, always try to ask your friends if they are good at the subject or just understand what to do! Another…
Written by: Lola McGinnis As the 2025-2026 school year begins, a new AP course joins Hayward High School’s (HHS) roster of AP classes, AP Human Geography, (AP Human, AP Human Geo for short or can also be abbreviated to APHUG), is the study of patterns and the processes of human understanding, use and altercation of…
By Jonas Wilkison Since 2016 the Senior class has dominated DTR victories, winning over and over again and making other classes think that the event was rigged. It wasn’t though, and this year Juniors proved it! This was an amazing year from every class, and really showed the spirit that Hayward High School brings to…
By Lola McGinnis Ever wondered how the judges for DTR are picked or how everything is scored in order to determine the winner? Don’t worry, journalism has the inside scoop. For DTR 2025, there were a total of five judges. They included HUSD and HARD members along with two HHS alumni. We had our very…