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A teen’s perspective of a life-long Kobe Bryant fan

A teen’s perspective of a life-long Kobe Bryant fan

I was born in 1998, which means two things: 1. Kobe Bryant has been in the NBA longer than I have been alive 2. My best years as a child were filled with countless Kobe memories. I can't say that I do remember the Lakers' three-peat from 2000-02, but I can say that...

Four ways you can practice self-care

Self-care within the educational and vocational fields are finally becoming a greater part of the conversation within daily interactions with others. Individuals are finally recognizing the importance of mental health and where stress stems from. As a result, a break...

Opinion: Coming out capitalist

The rise of self-described “democratic socialist” Bernie Sanders is just one symptom of America’s growing frustration with capitalism. Capitalists often are depicted as the villains in popular media, targeted in classrooms, and are generally the favorite punching bags...

Can I be an activist and still be introverted?

Whenever I hear the word "activist," immediately, images of people bravely shouting into microphones about a cause come to mind. They are the ones who dive in fearlessly into action; marching through the streets, organizing, chanting, and communicating with others...

Old vs. new Kanye — which is better?

Old vs. new Kanye — which is better?

Like most things in life, things change. Most often for the better. Kanye West, possibly the most popular and influential celebrity of the decade, has had a drastic change; from this original humble Chicago kid to this new Hollywood fashion visionary. But which Kanye...

F.B.I. versus Apple: Recap and what you need to know

After the recovery of an iPhone belonging to one of the attackers of the San Bernardino shooting on Dec. 2, 2015 which killed 14 people and injured 22, a federal court ordered the multinational technology company to help the F.B.I. unlock the password-protected device...

What if school athletic programs were dropped?

Waking up early in the morning for practice, attending school, attending practice, and getting home late to do homework. The life of a student athlete. What would teens do if they were not able to play a sport at school? That is what I wonder now that I am done with...

Are senior expenses worth the cost?

Some students believe that senior year is the most costly of the four years of high school. Seniors at Fountain Valley High School have put in a lot of their own money into making senior year the best. “In some ways it has had too many expenses. Since it is the last...

Opinion: Uber’s age limit should be enforced

If you are an underage customer of Uber, have you ever been told that there is a minimum age requirement of 18 as part of Uber’s terms and conditions? The answer from the majority is “no”. The age limit has always been an artificial aspect of Uber. It seems to be a...