SpaceX Starships
Michael Malka, Leopard Life Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
SpaceX, a private American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company, is currently looking to build rockets in a LA port to achieve their goal to colonize Mars. Elon Musk, the CEO and founder of SpaceX, is planning to build reusable cargo rockets called Starships that will carry equ...
The Oscars 2020
Campbell Lester, Leopard Life Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
As the award season comes to an end, we wrap it up with the Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars, which awards actors for artistic and technical merit in the film industry. “The Oscars are super cool because I get to see what movies were considered the best of the year,” said Shelb...
The Importance of Service Dogs
Angelina Wang, Leopard Life Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
Service dogs have been assisting humans with disabilities since 1750 by escorting, guarding, and performing other tasks like guiding a handler that’s blind. “Service dogs help lead people to places if they're blind, and if they’re deaf, the dog would alert them of anything that was happenin...
Ocean Pollution and Cleanup
Bethanie Wu, Leopard Life Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
In the past decade, pollution in our ocean have been steadily increasing, and many organizations are trying to resolve this issue. “The Ocean Cleanup is trying to help with ocean pollution. They are trying to collect trash using barges,” said Jennifer Perez, eighth grade science teacher. Many ...
Coronavirus takes its toll
Luke Wright, Leopard Life Co Editor
March 5, 2020
Fear has erupted around the world as cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus rise outside of China, reaching a total of several thousand infected individuals. “If this spreads widely like the common cold, not even China can control the common cold,” said former director of the Center for Disease Con...
Leopards by nature
Alissa Chang and Evelyn Tsai
March 5, 2020
For this year’s service learning day at WSMS, students will participate in the improvement of the campus by adding plants and flowers on March 17-18. “...beautifying our campus is going to make everybody happy when they drive down the street and they see beautiful flowers and plants, and that’...
What is St. Patrick’s Day?
Noah Horner, Leopard Life Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
St. Patrickʻs Day comes on March 17, 2020. It is also a celebration of Irish culture. While there are many traditions, one important rule is to wear green or orange. “I know that on St. Patrickʻs day if you don't wear green you get pinched,” said Kailey Littlefield, 8. When you go more in...
The voter’s guide to the 2020 election
Alissa Chang, Leopard Life Co Editor
March 5, 2020
With 11 Democrats and three Republicans in the running for this year’s presidential election, it can be difficult to know who’s who and what they stand for. Still, it’s crucial to vote and participate in the election, especially for young adults who are the future of our society. “It’s im...
Hong Kongers protest for rights
Angelina Wang, Staff Writer
February 3, 2020
On March 29, 2019, the Hong Kong government published the Extradition Bill, which has greatly impacted the citizens of Hong Kong. “I think the Extradition Bill is about transferring criminals from Hong Kong to other countries,” said Brooke Starr, 7. Hong Kongers are protesting about the Extra...
The Golden Globe awards
Campbell Lester, Staff Writer
February 3, 2020
The Golden Globes kicks off the acting awards season to recognize actors for their hard work and dedication. “I enjoy seeing actors get recognized for something they did that was impressive,” said Jack Thompson, 7. On Jan. 5th, 2020 the 77th Annual Golden Globes took place. It is the first officia...
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