What about us?

Anthony Ganis, Staff Writer

February 13, 2020

Suicide is a growing issue among teens today, and as students it’s becoming more prevalent in our lives with each passing yearl. As the American Psychological Association pins stress from school as a large factor in causing depression and suicidal thoughts in teens, a question needs to be asked: a...

Standardizing educational classism

Martha Farah, Editor-in-Chief

January 30, 2020

Especially during junior year, students are trying to get high scores on their standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. Now, following some changes, it might have become easier — for some students. Starting September 2020, students will be able to retake sections of the ACT, without retaking ...

Why I march

Christina Owen, Editor-in-Chief

January 30, 2020

Three years after the inauguration of President Trump, I am still marching, and every year the one question I get without fail is “Why do you march?”.  I think it’s reasonable to assume that anyone’s default answer might be because of anger, shock, and even devastation – and while these r...

Late start through rose-colored glasses

Lorraina Scolaro, News Editor

November 12, 2019

Sleep deprivation in students isn’t a new thing. Throughout the halls, it’s common to hear people talking about the three hours of sleep they got, the all-nighter they pulled, or how they missed a lecture in class after dozing off.  California is making a move to address sleep deprivation. One of...

Misdirected

Anthony Ganis, Staff Writer

November 12, 2019

In the face of new questionable policies being implemented by our middle schools, simplifying curriculums and making the transition to high school even more difficult, we can’t help but ask the question: why do schools decide to implement these new teaching styles and standards? What is their goal i...

Credit karma

Analise Asaro, Editor-in-Chief

November 12, 2019

California Education Code 49011, a new ban on school fees and required supplies, takes public school ideals to a whole new level. In simple terms, students going to public schools cannot legally be required to pay for participation in an educational activity, including for supplies such as PE uniform...

Let me go home

December 21, 2018

Fast, cheap, and eco-friendly transportation has made its way to the South Bay in the form of dockless scooters. However, the sweaty hands of our state and local governments just couldn’t be kept off of the growing dockless scooter-share industry, limiting access to high school students — the gr...

Americans need to be more aware of U.S. military spending

Kate Ripley, Staff Writer

September 27, 2018

The American lack of understanding when it comes to our money and how we spend it poses a dangerous threat to the productivity of our country and creates issues of disrespect toward our troops. Military budgeting may seem expensive but it’s necessary for the development and protection of our country, ...

Our no vacation nation

September 27, 2018

Imagine lying on a sunny beach on vacation, soaking in the salty ocean air. Then, someone’s phone rings. A man answers it, sighs, and gets up to head back into work. Well, chances are that man is an American. “The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require payment for time not worked, such ...

Sip on this

Alex Dang, Entertainment Editor

September 27, 2018

Stop sucking — that’s the slogan of the newest environmental movement, eliminating the use of plastic straws. The United Kingdom and Taiwan both intend to ban plastic straws within the next decade, while stateside cities like Seattle, San Francisco and Miami Beach have already passed legislation t...

The dresscode must be adapted to fit modern standards

Molly Cochran, Writing Editor

September 25, 2018

Historically, a dress code has been in place in schools worldwide to promote a healthy learning environment with minimal distraction. However, the dress code has shifted to target those who choose to dress in “feminine” clothes; and clothing with offensive or inappropriate connotations often goes...

American schools do not adequately address sexual health to youth

Kate Ripley, Staff Writer

May 29, 2018

Sex. How many of you feel uncomfortable from reading that word in the classroom? Well, it’s time to start talking about it. Simply put, ignoring teen sex doesn’t mean it is not happening; it just means teens are not prepared. Sex remains a taboo in America. Perhaps it is due to our Puritan roots, or maybe ju...