One of the biggest shopping days of the year, where people’s favorite things go on sale, like electronics and toys, is called Black Friday which traditionally starts on the day after Thanksgiving.  However, people can actually start on Thanksgiving Day when some stores open at 6pm. People typically wait in line for about...

Being a high school student is already stressing but applying to colleges can amp the stress up. Every year, high school seniors run the panic of applying to college—and survive. But when you're in the middle of it, it is tough to not be stressed about it. Admissions experts say that, it’s typical for a student to begin...

Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA is a form completed by current and future college students in order to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. Student should start applying their senior year of high school and must be sure to have completed their Fafsa application by March 2nd,...

Armando Delgado is a junior at Hoover High School.  He is on the cross country team and was inspired to join a cross country team since 6th grade. Armando says he joined cross country to relieve his stress. He also has found new friendships and a new family with the Hoover Cross Country Team. Armando has his own records such...

Jayme Villegas is a 16 year old student in the Social Justice Academy. She is the type of student who works hard for what she wants, and loves her friends and family. Her free time consists of watching Netflix and hanging out with her friends when the opportunity comes. Villegas’ music comes from a range of sad, happy songs,...

Four outstanding female Cardinals have just completed an extensive 24-week long drone internship. These ladies were fortunate to be part of ten other girls from the surrounding area to participate in the Girls Take Flight internship. The Girls Take Flight program at the Elementary Institute of Science (EIS)  is targeted...

The name has been changed to protect the writer's privacy. My name is Blanca Paloma, and I live in San Diego California and grew up in City Heights in a house. Growing up things were absolutely amazing, such as having a stable home with a happy family. When I was young, I was very spoiled and my parents would buy me everything...

The Cardinal staff has many things to be thankful for this year, one being teachers on Hoover's campus.  The nurturing and lessons that engage students are what allows the following teachers to connect with their students.  As we get closer to the end of 2019, the following staff members would like to thank the teachers...

As most Hoover students know there is a brand new culinary building that is open for classes. There are new gas stoves and ovens, there is a future teacher cafe space and finally the professional kitchen that is used for Chef Luu’s class. For the classes right now, they don’t have all the supplies that they need for creating...

The staff of The Cardinal wishes the students, staff, and faculty of Hoover High School a very happy Thanksgiving!  During this time, the staff expresses what they are thankful for. Paloma Ocampo I’m thankful for many things in my life like my family, friends and my cat, even though I’m slightly allergic to him. I’m...

Atakity Gebru is a 12th grader in the Hoover Cross Country team and he is a huge part of the team because he’s been there since the start of his freshman year. Atakity has been committed to the program all 4 years. He started doing cross country because of his cousin, who is a Hoover Alumni and also did cross country. Atakity...

Theresa Mai is a sophomore in AOIT and was born in San Diego, California. In the future, she plans to be a vet because she’s an animal lover. Last year she was part of drumline, and played symboles and she did very well. This year she decided that she won't continue with drumline and instead take on a sport or join more clubs....

This year’s 2020 Hoover High School Homecoming dance was held on Saturday, November 2nd, in the Hoover High School Big Gym from 7-10 pm. The theme of this year's homecoming was “Dancing through the Decades”.  The Big Gym was decorated with balloons, lights, and a massive disco ball that sparkled brightly as students...

Hoover High School welcomed November with its Homecoming Rally last Friday to celebrate Hoover’s extensive 90-year history. Freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior classes were well-represented on the bleachers. Students with organization-specific commitments filled the rows for JROTC and Choir. Our JROTC Color Guard initiated...

The homecoming rally for Hoover was filled with laughter, cheers, and excitement throughout the field. Whether from the choir, the band and to the talented dancers who participated, it made the environment really exciting. The order was from Freshman, Sophomore, Juniors and lastly Seniors, and with the addition of the people...