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The Twin Times
Hayward Twin Oaks Online Paper
The Twin Times - Your Source for Student News
A Way For the Secondary Campus to Stay Connected and Informed!
Help Make School More Fun!
On the behalf of Student Government, we request both High School and Middle School to help us make Hayward Twin Oaks a better community. Over the last few months, we have noticed that some people are not interested in school activities so we eagerly ask for your recommendations! Please fill out this form!! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2JjgX23qTxjGVOE1-w7lSopUVRn3A8T6KwNjb3Y3XQ6nWpg/viewform?usp=dialog
Our School & Community
Author: Farideh Dormishian "Our Chess Club is now up and running! Students of all skill levels—from complete beginners to advanced players—are invited to join us every Wednesday during lunch in Room B2. Whether you’re looking to learn the basics, sharpen your strategy, or simply enjoy a friendly match, Chess Club offers a welcoming and supportive space to challenge your mind and connect with fellow players. We hope to see you there!"
Counselor Spotlight
By: Karibel Bolanos & Kaylie Miranda A spotlight of the Hayward Twin Oaks front counseling team. Ms. Gisselle Ms. Gisselle Santella is our academic counselor, and she works on scheduling, helps students who are struggling, and supports seniors with choosing and applying to colleges. She really enjoys her job, especially connecting with students, and she says she doesn’t have a least favorite part. One of the craziest things she has done is work full time here while also going
Ice and the Human Cost of Enforcement
Author: Nailah Hunt “PROTECTING BORDERS SHOULD NEVER MEAN BREAKING FAMILIES.” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was created to protect America’s borders, but its impact on families and communities has raised difficult questions about what protection truly means. While ICE’s mission is to uphold the law,the way it operates often leads to fear and trauma—especially for immigrants who come to this country seeking safety and a better life. As an African American student,
The Power of Sports: How They Help People
Author: Daniel Gutierrez Lopez Sports do more than keep people active—they help with mental health, confidence, and teamwork. My project explains the benefits of sports and why they matter for people of all ages. It shows real examples and evidence about how sports change lives. Sports have a huge impact on people’s lives, and many don’t realize how much they help. The first way sports help people is physically. Playing a sport keeps your body active, builds strength, and imp
Why Does Everyone Skip Over Thanksgiving?
Author: Sofia Gonzalez Thanksgiving is just as important as any other holiday. I know that some might not celebrate it and that’s okay but I feel we always skip it and we go straight to Christmas or we get overly excited about Christmas planning and leave Thanksgiving out. Thanksgiving is something that is very forgotten, but how come this is the case when it’s just like Christmas but without the gifts? It’s really odd, but I feel it’s because we all get so happy and excited
National Dates
Did you know that Christmas isn't the only special date in November?? Wednesday, December 3: National Give Your Girlfriend Your Hoodie Day Thursday, December 4: National Socks Day Monday, December 8: National Brownie Day Friday, December 12: National Gingerbread Day Tuesday, December 16: National Anything Covered in Chocolate Day Thursday, December 18: National Twin Day
Key Dates and Events
December 5: Posada (5-9pm) December 21: First Day of Winter December 22 - 31: Winter Break
Staff Birthdays
Author: Zaira Moreno I wanted to make staff birthdays my project because I feel like sometimes we want to know someone's birthday and...
Seasons Skip
By: Cyrene Valdellon The holiday spending is never ending!
Cryptic Crossword
*Send a photo of the puzzle completed to twintimes@haywardtwinoaks.org for a student store discount! https://crosswordlabs.com/view/crypic-crossword-1 Donated by Garrin Pasibe
Music Recs if you’re Bored of your Daily Rotation
Author: Manny Angeles If you’re bored of any of the music you’ve been listening to and need something new to help expand your music taste then you’re in luck. Today I’m here to give 5 new song recommendations from each of the top 5 genres (Rock, Jazz, R&B, Pop, Rap and Soul). So by the end of this segment I hope you guys are taking these suggestions. So for Rock we’re starting off with my favorite band, The Beatles, and a song that y’all should listen to is “Here, There and E
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