Feature: Rethinking House Rules When it Comes to Fame and Fairness at The 2026 Oscars
From Timothée Chalamet’s recent context controversy over his views on ballet and opera to a new academy rule requiring members to watch all nominated films, the 2026 Oscars highlighted tensions between celebrity culture and the evolving push for fairness in awards voting.
Paige DeSorbo and Scott Evans named hosts of the 32nd Annual Actor Awards pre-show
The Annual Actor Awards will stream live on Netflix Sunday.
Review: The fig tree is the best analogy for the indecisive
Don’t let your figs rot. Make sure to pick them and try them.
Column: The rise of dual enrollment in high school is changing what AP means
As more high school students enroll in college classes, the meaning of “rigor” and academic excellence is shifting. Dual enrollment isn’t just replacing AP courses; it’s redefining what it means to be college-ready.
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Students competed and connected over a love for STEM at the LADWP Regional Science Bowl Competition
The 34th Annual Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Regional Science Bowl academic competition was held Feb. 21. North Hollywood Senior High School Team A took home first place.
The ghost gets a name – What Banksy’s possible reveal means for anonymous art
Who is Banksy? The mystery was uncovered this month. But the outcome of this moment doesn’t just shape Banksy’s legacy, it will determine the future of anonymous art itself.
Opinion: A Global Look at Gender Equality and Women’s Rights in the US and Asia
While abortion and women’s rights dominate political discourse in the United States, gender inequality remains a global issue. Examining women’s rights across Asia highlights stark contrasts in legal protections, societal expectations, and bodily autonomy.
Column: My experience at the US Naval Academy Summer STEM Program
How USNA shifted my perspective on service.
Review: The bacon macaroni and cheese at Panera Bread
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.
Column: The illusion of control: Why we cling to superstitions
A look into why teens rely on rituals: wishes, lucky charms, knocking on wood and how these small habits help us cope with uncertainty.