By: Advika Anand and Siyona Singhal Graphics Editor and Humor Editor As the holiday season approaches, the need for community support grows, and volunteering is an impactful way to contribute. Giving time […]
California communities support families in need
Earthquake hits Bangladesh
By: Lydia Liu Public Relations Manager A recent earthquake in Bangladesh has renewed attention to the country’s vulnerability to seismic disasters. On Nov. 21, 2025, a magnitude 5.5 quake struck near Narsingdi, […]
Sri Lanka experiences cyclone
By: Dylan Wadhwa News Editor Sri Lanka is confronting one of the most devastating natural disasters in its modern history after a powerful cyclone triggered days of flooding and landslides across the […]
UN Convention on climate change takes place in Brazil
By: Atharava Pandey Sports Editor The Conference of the Parties (COP30), an annual high-level meeting organized by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), was held in Belem, Brazil, from Nov. […]
Fake carbonara sauce sparks controversy
By: Gowri Sunil Local Editor Famous for its culinary pride, Italy is home to many global favorites, including pizza, risotto, and, of course, the beloved pasta. From marinara to bolognese and penne […]
Japanese researchers discover moss survival in the ISS
By: Tanvi Ambekar Opinion Editor Although Earth’s life forms are incredibly diverse, most cannot survive more than a few seconds in the vacuum of outer space. However, a recent study found that […]
Mexico wins its fourth Miss Universe title
By: Arnav Singhal Sports Editor On Friday, Nov. 21, the world crowned its 75th Miss Universe. After five long years without a victory, Mexico has won its fourth Miss Universe title. The […]
Epstein files allow researchers to study case
By: Lydia Liu Public Relations Manager In January 2011, a large collection of confidential documents known as the Palestine Papers was included in the release of documents and testimony connected to the […]
Mitchell addresses the despair of gifts for Dad
by: Kayla Mitchell PR Manager Buying a gift for someone who literally owns everything is one of the most inhumane challenges forced upon us. Forget hot pilates or running a marathon; try […]
National News-in-Brief: Thanksgiving travel and more
Trump pardons former Honduran president: On Nov. 28, President Trump announced that he will grant a pardon to former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, whom a US jury convicted last year in […]
Gruetter describes the struggles of adapting to her iPhone 16
by: Sam Gruetter Editor-in-Chief I recently made a substantial, luxurious, and adulting purchase (at the expense of my parents): I got a new phone. This new device has several qualities that make […]
The iconic penny meets its demise
Claudia Casal Montserrat People Editor I was appalled to learn that the penny is officially dead. Do I know when I last used a penny? Well… no. Still, while increasingly irrelevant, the […]
US troops create controversy
By: Atharava Pandey Sports Editor On Nov. 30, US District Judge Jia Cobb ordered the Trump administration to end its deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. She concluded that President […]
Mamdani secures mayor vote
By: Quinn Hathaway Media Production Editor On Nov. 4, the New York City majority elected Zohran Mamdani as their new mayor, amidst controversy and heated political discussions. Mamdani, 34 years old and […]
Emerging mRNA vaccines begin effective trials
By: Advika Anand Graphics Editor Since the COVID-19 pandemic, mRNA vaccines have become widely known and used in technology beyond COVID. Pharmacists have developed new vaccines, and in some cases, the FDA […]