I like a book that makes me question fundamental concepts of life, and “Transcendent Kingdom” by Yaa Gyasi does just that. And when a character employs both religion and science to understand her pain,...
With her creativity and a computer, Sarah Heinesh started her own small business. After looking through other small businesses on Tik Tok, Heneish was inspired to start her own keychain business about...
About a year ago when browsing the shelves at the library was normal, I came to a crossroads. I was in dire need of new reading material and the “new fiction” section was vastly underwhelming. Maybe...
Raising the minimum wage has always been a contentious issue within the political sphere, especially in recent years. So while the federal government has been unable to reach a consensus since 2009, state...
Sometimes opportunities are literally sitting right by our side. For junior Mehlo Ermeti, a chance meeting with a professional DJ put him right where he wanted to be.
Ermeti's passion for music and...
From gliding through the air to whirling across stage, some students are transforming their cherished passions into future careers.
Senior Nick Zorn began taking flying lessons at Pacific Skies Aviation...
The pandemic has been particularly hard on teachers, who are forced to continuously rework their teaching plans amidst constant rescheduling and dashed hopes for being able to return to in-person learning....
FIRST Robotics is designed to be a “really intense sport,” according to senior Kelly Flippo.
Normally, at the start of the robotics season, a video is released explaining the rules of the game....
My mind changes every day on whether or not I think money equates success. Although many people try, it’s impossible to ignore that a wealthy bank account is one of the most powerful things in our society....
The student-teacher bond is an important factor of a positive classroom experience, as it allows for greater social growth and a developed support system. If done properly, it can dismantle some of the...
For sophomore Cienna Szeles, art is a way to express her feelings and thoughts to the world on paper.
Starting at a young age, Szeles learned how to make art from her grandmother, who was also an...
During the middle of the pandemic, the most economic activity many teens may have partaken in is exchanging bells in Animal Crossing or saying “stonks” instead of stocks.
Sophomores Sean Stassi...
