By: Hayley Strahs Graphics Editor Stop-motion animation is a dying art. When was the last time you heard about a stop-motion film hitting theaters? There’s only so much that the Chicken Run […]
We should bring back stop-motion animation
Officials need to address the rising consumption of caffeine in young adults
By: Katie Nelson Media Production Editor In the past few decades, consumption of highly caffeinated drinks has skyrocketed, especially by young adults. Celsius, RedBull, and Starbucks have created drinks that are appealing […]
People need to support their local bookstores
By: Katie Borders Opinion Editor One of my favorite experiences as a booklover is being able to go to a bookstore and browse through thousands of books, spanning rows and rows of […]
Clothing brands need to stop raising their prices
By: Katie Borders Opinion Editor I find it extremely irksome when I go shopping and I cannot justify the cost on an item given its quality. Places like Free People, Aritzia, Abercrombie […]
Social media is making us apathetic
By: Nessa Purdy Opinion Editor With the seemingly infinite amount of information immediately available to us at the touch of a screen, current events and news have never been more accessible. While […]
Kung Fu Panda 4 was a disappointment
By: Rory Zeman and Esha Bagora Culture Editor and Media Production Editor On Mar. 8, fans eagerly sat down for the first time to view the fourth film of the legendary Kung […]
Government-run programs must prioritize food sustainability
By: Nelson Kramer Local News Editor For many Americans, a trip to the grocery store sounds like no big deal because we have local access to stores that sell a wide variety […]
People need to stop glorifying war
By: Rory Zeman Culture Editor War, one of the largest causes of death and destruction throughout human history, is also one of the biggest markets for entertainment. Although such media — whether […]
Groundwater must be monitored
By: Nadia Liu Editor-in-Chief The water you drink, in your sink, or use to grow the produce in your fridge likely came from aquifers, a precious resource that the United States is […]
Performative Activism Needs to Cease
By: Esha Bagora, Megan Hastings, Emery Curtis, and Hayley Strahs Media Production Editor, Center Editor, and Graphics Editors In the digital age, it is common to scroll through any social media platform […]
Bagora Claims Voluntourism Does More Harm Than Good
By: Esha Bagora Media Production Editor While many people embark on exotic volunteer trips, commonly dubbed as ‘voluntourism,’ with good intentions, they often end up causing more damage than intended. Voluntourism is […]
Don’t decriminalize drugs in America
By: Saya Alvares People Editor While decriminalization of drugs remains a prominent topic nationally and globally, I remain set on the fact that — specifically in San Francisco and the rest of […]
AP Euro
By: Isabella Langner and Sam Gruetter Public Relations Manager and Sports Editor It is an indisputable fact that the concept of AP classes, especially for first-timers, can seem daunting and worrisome. What […]
Aging
By: Jane Wilde Culture Editor It’s no secret that aging is a difficult part of life. Your energy diminishes and health issues develop; however, the beautiful side of getting older is rarely […]
Kids should start learning second languages earlier
By: Kloe Adams Humor Editor Growing up, my cousins from Germany would visit my family and me, and sometimes we would visit them in Germany. No matter where we were though, I […]