Previously, HS Insider Noor Aldayeh covered "What Happened with Logan Paul and Why It's Not Ok." In that article, she went in-depth as to why Logan Paul's actions were wrong and how his devaluation of suicide require reprimand. Now, We The Unicorns, the...
Richard Coca
A dark horse and a work horse, Richard strives towards bettering himself and helping others on the way. He understands that perfection is a process, and one that isn't necessarily easy. On his free time, Richard enjoys volunteering to better his community and provide better opportunities to others.
Reeling from Rejection: College Application Edition
It is inevitable. Whether it's in your dating life or in your pursuit of your dream college, rejection is inevitable. No matter how much we try to avoid it, the possibility of rejection is inherent whenever we take a risk. Failure, or even the thought of it, is an...
PSAT Aftermath: What to do with your score
This past week, PSAT scores were released. For a select few of juniors, that test might have allowed them to qualify for National Merit Scholarships, but for the other juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, there are still several benefits to claim. The most significant...
Opinion: California needs the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act
As I step outside of my home in Canoga Park, the smell of smoke instantly enters my lungs. A reminder of a fire 50 miles away from me, my thoughts soon shift to prayers for those affected by the Thomas Fire. But as I pray for my fellow Californians, anxiety hits me...
Book review: Mary Oliver’s ‘Devotions’
In "Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver," Oliver offers a collection of almost all her best poems throughout the year. With poems dating back to 1963, it includes some of my all-time favorites such as "Music Lessons," "Wild Geese," and "The Summer Day." As...
Reseda High School researchers monitor biodiversity out on Santa Rosa Island
On Oct. 25, approximately 20 students traveled across the Santa Barbara Channel to go out to the Santa Rosa Island Research Station. As a part of the AP Biology curriculum at Reseda High School, students partnered up with California State University Channel Islands...
LAUSD closes schools due to wildfires
All LAUSD schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, school will also be closed. This extends to all after school activities and credit recovery classes are canceled.
Selected for FAFSA Verification? Here’s a how-to guide
Selected for FAFSA Verification? How do I know if I was selected? When you received the confirmation email stating that your FAFSA has been successfully processed, did you see an asterisk (*) next to your EFC, as shown above? The asterisk means you have been selected...
Commentary: The problem with palm oil
Palm oil is found everywhere-- in our shampoo, our snacks, and even in our fuel. As palm oil consumption increases, palm oil expansion occurs at the expense of the environment and other living beings in the countries it is produced. Due to unsustainable palm oil...
Opinion: Defining ethics in Trump’s America
In Trump's America, some Americans are arguing that Trump poses a threat to the country's ethical norms. As a result, debates have flared up concerning conflicting ethical values. But rather than to fall into a partisan debate, I believe it's necessary to once again...