By: Julia Valencia Editor-in-Chief In an age where the answer to virtually all questions is at a person’s fingertips, places that bring people together in person to learn about a shared history […]

By: Atharava Pandey Editor-in-Chief Fraternities, otherwise known as frats, are social communities found at numerous  colleges and universities, dating to the late 18th century. For generations, American society has promoted these groups […]

By: Sofya Kavalenka  Culture Editor Watching a film to unwind after a hard day is a common leisure activity for many people. When choosing a movie to cozy up to, one might […]

By: Abby Coven Editorial Editor  As America celebrates its 250th birthday, honoring the pathway to nationhood and its continued growth is as important as ever. Individuals from all backgrounds value remembering historical […]

By: Tanvi Ambekar World Editor Throughout elementary school, most children participate in mandatory physical education (PE) classes, which often involve playing group sports, like basketball or baseball. While traditional PE sessions provide […]

By: Claudia Casal Montserrat Games editor Since the inauguration of the Trump administration, education has become a battleground, with many issues ranging from transgender rights to political activism becoming subjects of debate. […]

By: Sahil Muthukrishnan Editor-in-Chief There are numerous issues Americans do not agree on, but if you ask someone on the street if they are satisfied with the healthcare system, you almost certainly […]

By: David Eppler Humor Editor It is a common sight to walk past a closed restaurant and see empty tables piled high with plates of untouched food. Waiters gather the mounds of […]

By: Arnav Singhal Local Editors In 2014, California law mandated that shoplifting would not be considered a crime unless it exceeded a value of $950. Since then, the state has addressed various […]

By: Julia Fazzio  Media Editor  100 years ago in the U.S., everyday attire for men consisted of tailored three-piece suits, hats, and leather shoes. Women in the United States most frequently wore […]

By: Gowri Sunil Opinion Editor The World Health Organization (WHO) describes social determinants as the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age as well as people’s access to […]

By: Advika Anand Opinion Editor As the school year kicks off, students fall back into the routine of balancing demanding classes, extracurriculars, sports, jobs, and more. Beyond their commitments, high schoolers face […]

By:  Atharava Pandey Editor-in-Chief College applications are supposed to answer one question: who is this student? To answer this, colleges design supplemental essay prompts to reveal personal information about a candidate that […]

By: Fuyu Banno Graphics Editor The rise of mint caught my attention from the very beginning: a color so bright and out of the ordinary but within the past few months, it […]

By: Tanya Chang and Sofya Kavalenka Culture Editors When a dangerous disease begins spreading through a community, one’s health can quickly become a public concern. Vaccines effectively slow down the spread of […]