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A scene from the Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, as Trump supporters gather to protest the certification of the election results.

Opinion: The Capitol attack was preventable

By Matthew Kim, Guest Writer
January 12, 2021

Thrifting has become one of the most recommended and trendiest forms of shopping, as it helps restore our environment and our bank accounts. However, knowing thrift stores are oftentimes the only affordable option for lower-income families, staff writer Emilie Enser often feels guilty picking out items for herself.

The transition to thrifting: For better or worse?

By Emilie Enser
January 10, 2021

Each year during finals season, the district closes the Aeries grade book, meaning students can no longer check their grades. The district offers this as a way to mitigate student stress — but in reality it does the exact opposite.

Hiding grades on Aeries during finals is a band-aid on a gaping wound

By Katherine O'Neal
December 22, 2020

Like oil and vinegar, politics and gaming are typically mutually exclusive. However, congressperson Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has successfully combined the two with her Twitch streams, gaining support from teens nationwide. Nevertheless, like with all politicians, crossing the line between supporting her and idolizing her is where things get problematic.

AOC: Not your streamer best friend

By Naomi Ichiriu
December 21, 2020

The Airpods Max is Apple’s newest feat towards branching out into other markets. However these elegant, high-tech headphones come at a far greater cost than imagined.

Airpods Max: A high price for luxury listening

By Barrett Wong
December 21, 2020

While the existence of aliens isn't outside the realm of possibility, the galactic federation definitely is.

Forget the murder hornets — we’re moving onto aliens

By Kaley Kwan
December 17, 2020

While many American schools teach that Thanksgiving is a positive, wholesome holiday, it actually has a much darker history that involves indigenous genocide by the American colonizers.

The dark history behind Thanksgiving

By Anika Sikka
December 13, 2020

Hey there, do you have a moment to talk about the environment? Great! Well, here’s the thing: No matter how hard you try, you can’t make up for corporations.

Kulture à la Kaavya: No more emissions for you, ExxonMobil

By Kaavya Butaney
December 6, 2020

With the recent release of the iPhone 12, Apple brings a variety of new technological innovations, such as impressive 5G technology and a new A14 bionic processor to the table, making it one of the best smartphones currently available on the market.

iPhone 12: The trailblazer for a new era of smartphones

By Barrett Wong
November 21, 2020

What’s the difference between racism and pizza toppings? One is a major dealbreaker, and the other isn’t. In such a politically polarized nation, it’s easy to see why people are urging everyone to come together and love their neighbors regardless of political opinions. However, when basic human rights are at stake, it’s not that simple.

Opinion: Why I couldn’t be friends with a Trump supporter

By Elana Eisenberg
November 20, 2020

This election was days of drawn-out counting and states turning blue for the first time in over 20 years, all to determine whether or not the US would survive the repeated bashing of its ideals. It definitely had an effect on people, forcing them to cope in sometimes unhealthy ways.

Kulture à la Kaavya: Say hello to unhealthy coping mechanisms!

By Kaavya Butaney
November 8, 2020

High school cliques are no longer reserved for on-screen amusement; they seem to have become a reality. The teenage tendency to label others before properly meeting them is keeping students from discovering new interests and genuinely clicking with others, which is the entire point of high school.

A peppy cheerleader, a band geek and a pretentious journalist walk into high school…

By Emilie Enser
November 8, 2020

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