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Map of each states number of electoral votes.

Time to Retire the Electoral College: A Call for True Representation

Ethan Chun, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2023

The Electoral College, an institution as old as the United States itself, has long been a topic of debate and controversy. This is because it has become increasingly evident that it is an unnecessary and...

Most Students Need More Sleep. Many middle school and high school students do not get the sleep they need. Wheaton et al. MMWR. Jan 2018.

Sleep Deprivation in Teens: Are You a Victim?

Grace Li September 21, 2023

When did you sleep last night? When did you wake up? It might not seem important, but here’s something that might cause interest– according to CDC.gov, around seven out of ten high school students...

Fruity Loops Studio 20.8

The Problems with Sampling in Music

Jameson Crawford September 20, 2023

There have been many occasions of sampling in music, some good and some bad. But where is the line when it comes to using it too much or  in the right ways? There really isn't a need for sampling because...

A portrait of King Louis XIV, painted by Hyacinthe Rigaud.

Why Women Give Birth Lying Down

Sarai Gross, Staff Reporter September 20, 2023

Working against gravity is more difficult than working with gravity. Most women in the U.S. give birth lying on their back even though the position has been proven to cause labor to last longer and lead...

Paolo Camili, White Lotus Actor, captions his video: ‘La “palpata breve”, se minore di 10 secondi, non e considerata reato’ Which translates to: the “brief groping” if less than 10 seconds, is not considered a crime.

“Why are you so upset, it wasn’t even ten seconds”

Sonia Acedo-Lopez, Reporter September 19, 2023

In April of 2022, in Rome, Italy, a female seventeen-year-old high school student walked up the stairs with her friend. All of a sudden, the seventeen-year-old girl felt her trousers fall, a hand touching...

Protesters after Supreme Court abolishes affirmative action.

The Rich Stay Rich While the Poor Take Another Hit

Ethan Chun, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court effectively ended affirmative action in college admissions. They declared that “race cannot be a factor and [are] forcing institutions of higher education to look...

Elemental Poster

Pixar’s Elemental: Was it that bad?

Sonia Acedo-Lopez, Reporter September 19, 2023

Pixar’s Elemental has recently been labeled as one of Pixar’s biggest flops. The question for these claims is; Was it that bad? The short answer is no. Despite all of the reviews from the internet...

The Last of Us: Is it worth the Watch..?

The Last of Us: Is it worth the Watch..?

Isabella Guzman, News Editor May 17, 2023

A show that has taken the world by storm has been the televised version of the award-winning action-adventure video game, The Last of Us on HBOMax. The Last of Us is a post-apocalyptic drama, where we...

It’s Prom Season!

It’s Prom Season!

Kayla Madrid May 17, 2023

April 1st marks the beginning of Prom season. It is, of course, not an official season but that’s what a lot of shopping companies like to call it. And with it being April, high schoolers should know...

I Defeated The Demon King With My Article About Super Long Titles in Japanese Anime and Manga With My lvl. 10000 Stats

I Defeated The Demon King With My Article About Super Long Titles in Japanese Anime and Manga With My lvl. 10000 Stats

Tiffany Tran, Opinion Editor May 16, 2023

As a fan of Japanese anime, manga, and light novels, I have noticed a trend that has been bothering me for quite some time - the ever-increasing length of English titles for these popular media. While...

Does Country Music Pass the Vibe Check?

Does Country Music Pass the Vibe Check?

Leticia Velasquez May 16, 2023

Students breathe and live music, a person’s music taste is oftentimes a reflection of their personality. Since music can be such a personal matter people grow defensive and sometimes insecure about the...

#Indictment

Ethan Chun, Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2023

Trump is excruciatingly problematic. In the past seven years, Trump has committed numerous atrocities. However, on March 30, 2023, District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg indicts Trump's hush money payments to...

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