The stores that run on the margins of Japanese high school life

by Sarah Higashio Gocsei | Featured, Features, Features

Between classes, club practice, and cram school, the konbini and 100-yen shop have become fixtures of how Japanese students move through the day.

Charging ahead — how BYD is reshaping the global EV market

by Eunhyeok Lee | News

In the EV space, China has been sneakily innovating this industry under the nose of other car manufacturers, specifically Tesla.

Queer youth celebrated at Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Models of Pride

by Winston Sanchez | October 13, 2026 | Hero | 0 Comments

LGBTQ+ youth enjoyed entertainment, workshops and resources at the Models of Pride Youth Summit on Saturday in Hollywood.

Register for ‘J-Day’ at CSU Northridge on Saturday, Nov. 7

by Team HS Insider | October 6, 2026 | Hero | 0 Comments

J-Day is a free journalism conference for high school and middle school students in Southern California.

Opinion: Too young to vote. What do I do?

by Arjun Rana | October 5, 2026 | Hero, Opinion | 0 Comments

I won’t be the deciding vote on Nov. 3. Heck, I won’t vote at all on election day: I’m not old enough — by 12 days. But that doesn’t mean the election happens without me.

Are we underestimating intelligence? An octopus might have something to say about that

by Ariel Hu | Education, Featured

Octopuses can camouflage themselves, solve puzzles, use tools, and even learn by watching others. With a nervous system unlike our own, these eight-armed creatures are challenging what scientists and humans think intelligence really means.

Column: Clearing the skies: A passion for aviation

by Andre K | Opinion

Catching the downward trend of aviation before larger setbacks occur.

Yellow… blue… who — Are American media outlets ignoring the Russia-Ukraine war?

by QuincyLevine | News

On Feb. 24, 2022, the Russian Army invaded Ukraine, giving rise to a global conflict that continues to this day. The...

Celebrating icons and welcoming new talent

by Alexis Berk | Arts and Entertainment

Madonna, Taylor Swift and BTS headlined the 2026 Video Music Awards (VMAs) with a flashy night of performances, and...

Opinion: Education without barriers

by Kayla Pana | Opinion

I realized that I wanted to be a teacher as I began to notice the change in some of my peers when they understood a...

10 parasites that sound like science fiction

by Ariel Hu | Education, Features

Ten parasites that sound like they belong in science fiction—but are actually real. From fungi that manipulate ant behavior to crustaceans that replace fish tongues, discover ten extraordinary examples of how parasites can alter their hosts’ bodies, behavior and survival.

Review: The bacon macaroni and cheese at Panera Bread

by Serena Bhat | Food, Opinion

I highly recommend you try the bacon mac n’ cheese at Panera Bread at least once in your life. The contrast of flavors due to its mix of soft macaroni pieces with juicy bacon bits is so good that it is entirely worth brushing away any doubts about it to try it at least once.

Opinion: How to be a good community member

by Ella Nami | Opinion

There is no recipe to creating a ‘good’ community. However, there are steps individuals can take to move closer to that goal.