Ask your average American how they're feeling and only 14% will tell you they are very happy, according to a poll conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago. It only takes a few minutes on social media to see abundant self-deprecating and often plainly suicidal...
I am a Republican. But I see the storming of the Capitol as an embarrassment, to the Republican Party and to the country.
by Cate Meister I wake up 10 minutes before class starts. I use half of that time to persuade myself to get out of bed. During the other half, I put on a sweater, take a three-step walk to the table in my room and log in to my 7 a.m. zero period Zoom meeting. Even...
As Congresswoman AOC has said, “there’s no unity without accountability.” Following a Pro-Trump rally on Jan. 6, it quickly became a deadly riot at the Capitol. It was a terrifying act with rioters waving confederate flags and invading government property. On a...
The economy has been one of the things President Trump has touted over his presidency. Does the claim hold credible? A strong economy is essential to all life. Economic success leads to a higher quality of life, decreases in poverty and increased average wages. The...
How important is it to vote? This past election made me realize the true significance of voting, and has led me to wonder why the voting age is so high when high school students like myself have just as valid political opinions as many adults. I find it ironic that...
Crystal clear water as far as the eye can see loops around and through magnificent mountains with jagged rock and lush greenery. The sun, just peeking out from the clouds, shines down from the beautiful blue sky and sparkles onto the turquoise tinted water. If you...
“Do you ever feel like you’re treated worse because you’re Asian?” my oldest friend asked me the other day. A straightforward question, but one I had to think about. I’ve grown up in a non-diverse neighborhood in Los Angeles: 84.2% of the population is white, 6.5%...
"Gossip Girl" initially premiered on the CW in 2007, a response to high school melodramas in the vein of "One Tree Hill" and "The OC." Despite being heavily criticized by parents for its sordid nature, it remains one of the most popular hits in teen TV. The show has...
With distance learning leading to an increase in screen time, every day, students are seen sporting their new trendy blue light glasses in Zoom classes. Not only do the glasses make them look good, but they also protect their eyes from the harmful blue light emitted...
