Since the beginning of COVID-19, society has focused on one pertinent, controversial topic: mask wearing. Despite the usage, the spread of the virus has still not fully subsided. Social distancing is not enough, and masks need to be a critical part of the path towards...
As you’ve probably heard before, we are what we eat. And I mean, literally. Reasons to acquire a plant-based diet can go on and on such as climate change, physical health and animal harm. Yet, with all those aside, a plant-based diet is also a perfect way of...
A single verdict led to a movement that would undoubtedly change the face of 21st century America. After the trial of George Zimmerman resulted in a “not guilty” verdict, friends Alicia Garza, Opal Toma and Patrisse Cullors founded the Black Lives Matter organization...
Let’s Talk About It is an ongoing series that will highlight high school students from all over the United States in hopes to encourage others to speak openly about mental health and help connect and support one another. We asked high school students from California,...
Mindfulness Matters is a column by Vivian Wang that highlights the simple ways that she maintains mindfulness and self-care through the treacherous, life-changing journey of high school. In this week’s article, Wang shares her perspective on toxic friendships, some...
Students nationwide are experiencing societal changes that can cause lasting psychological impacts. According to data released from the National Center for Health Statistics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide was the second leading cause of...
Many La Cañada High School students use words like “a bubble,” “privilege,” or “grades” to describe their school. These words are often used lightly, sometimes simply to make conversation, but they hide a much quieter pain — often expressed behind closed bathroom...
When a Thousand Oaks 16-year-old started taking birth control pills, she hoped it would relieve her symptoms of endometriosis. The pill provided some relief, but the severe effects it had on her mood were staggering. “I almost felt completely different. Happiness was...
For the class of 2021, this is arguably the most important semester of high school. Yet most expectations have been shattered or drastically altered, and any existing plans have been reassessed. As members of the junior class prepare to apply for college and decide...
The aim of the letters for "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is to represent and discuss the story in a meaningful way, particularly the life of the 15-year-old protagonist named Charlie, who experiences a mental illness. Through the course of Charlie’s first year of...
