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Avery Pak

Hello! My name is Avery Pak and I am a senior at Westlake High School. I am my school newspaper's Co Editor-in-Chief and am on the girls varsity golf team. I have a blog and write fiction and narratives in my free time. Additionally, I am extremely passionate about climate justice.

Opinion: Creative ways to cope with a pandemic

by averypak | Mar 19, 2020 | Coronavirus Coverage, Featured, Opinion

It all happened in a matter of days: rising death counts, empty grocery store shelves and school shutdowns. Chances are, the community you’re in has been affected by the coronavirus, and it’s likely that you’re going to be staying at home for a while, whether it be...

Five 07 grows as local favorite hangout and eatery

by averypak | Dec 4, 2019 | Featured, Features, Opinion

Amidst the busy holiday season, stressful school testing and potential college applications, it’s necessary to take some time off and recharge (or keep stressing out, but in a new environment). Five 07 Coffee Bar and Eatery is an independent business located in...

Opinion: Gun violence must end

by averypak | Nov 22, 2019 | Opinion

A year ago, Thousand Oaks, Calif. was hit with the tragedy at Borderline Bar and Grill — the lives of 12 were lost, and the lives of so many more were changed forever. In the years leading up to Borderline, shootings were extremely prevalent. It had become a...

Opinion: There is a need for climate action among youth, public

by averypak | Oct 9, 2019 | Featured, Opinion

“Greta Thunberg,” “Greenpeace,” “Climate Change,” and “rising temperatures” are probably some names and phrases the average American has become more familiar with in the past few months. While climate change has been a serious issue for decades, its prevalence in...