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.

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 war, which has raged on for over 4 years and resulted in over 1.8 million casualties, has received decreased coverage by American media. Janina...

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.

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.

Opinion: School start times

by liliannarichey | Opinion

When I reflect on my typical day, I find that high school start times are detrimental to the mental and physical well-being of students. School in and of itself is already a strenuous activity for many high schoolers, but doing this with limited sleep is even more...

The price of growth: Irvine’s Oak Creek debate

by Katelyn Chang | News

As the Irvine Company proposes transforming the Oak Creek Golf Course into a new residential development, residents debate whether the its promise of public benefits outweighs the loss of green space.

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...

Column: For everyone who needed me to choose

by Kiana Shelton | Opinion

This open letter highlights one of the most common challenges faced by multi-cultural children and teenagers in the US, specifically “what are you?” The letter strives to build confidence and pride in the person you are.

Opinion: when a score disappears, so does growth

by Eunhyeok Lee | Education, Opinion

After taking the F=ma exam, I did not just want to know whether I qualified for USAPhO or not. AAPT’s decision to withhold individual scores may reduce unhealthy comparison, but it also takes away the feedback students need to grow.