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A student is behind the counter, working a shift after the bell rings. Having a high school job contributed greatly to their money-managing skills and their understanding of hard work.

Find a penny, pick it up

Cass Love, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

As she walks, a dollar bill falls out of her pocket. He watches as it floats to the pavement. Will he pick it up? I know I might have, especially before I got a job. From the time I began eating lunch...

Social media platform X is shifting right under Elon Musk's ownership. What could this have meant for the future of online platforms, unbiased information, and interactions with one another?

Conservative media takeover

Joanne Liu, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

How does a tech-savvy, genius entrepreneur and owner of a spacecraft company end up as the head of the United States Department of Government Efficiency? Elon Musk’s shift into the realm of politics...

In the names of censorship, and the 'safety' of our generation, book bans run rampant in the United States. What did these bans mean for the formation of our opinions?

The subjects of reality banned before our eyes

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

When I was eight, one of my favorite books was “Ban This Book” by Alan Gratz. At the time, I couldn’t fathom why the novel’s fictional school board would want to restrict students’ reading material....

Many find book and movie sequels to be disappointing and unnecessary. Sequels failed to lead to successful stories today.

Quality over quantity

Joanne Liu, Staff Writer January 14, 2025

And, they lived happily ever after. What a beautiful ending to a story, one might think. Nothing could ruin the perfect plot, the masterpiece ending — except a sequel. Sequels like “Jaws 2”and...

While many students are drawn to schools because of their name recognition, they might not be the best fit. Reporter Sneha Lele, looked into whether the idea of a 'dream school' should be eliminated.

‘Dream school’ needs to go

Sneha Lele, Copy Editor January 14, 2025

Hands shaking, heart pounding, eyes racing over the screen, you find yourself staring at the update on your application. The letter holds your dreams and desires, the largely idolized school you have played...

Enjoying food is honoring tastes, tales and traditions. Our society, focused on dieting and calorie-intake has diminished food's cultural value.

More than a meal

Joy Ma, Assistant-Editor-in-Chief, Long-form November 21, 2024

In an era characterized  by calorie-tracking apps, protein shakes and painstakingly scheduled meal plans, food is often reduced to little more than a mathematical equation. This viewpoint is most ingrained...

What do technological advancements mean for society and the future of inventions? Last month, the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses were released, but they have the potential to invade personal and sensitive information.

Encroachments of technology: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

April Kato, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

For years, humans dreamed about the flying cars from “Back to the Future,” and the simulated reality from “The Matrix,” wondering if we will ever live in such a society. But as these films reveal,...

Low-income and high-income households are at the forefront, but middle-income families are often overlooked. What did this mean for middle-income students advancing to higher education?

Overlooked struggles of everyday middle-income family

April Kato, News Editor November 13, 2024

In a society that highlights the extreme — high-income families that can afford college tuition and lower-income families that are more applicable to need-based financial aid — the middle-class is...

Internet giants like MrBeast take advantage of their influence and large following. MrBeast released products like "Feastables" and "Lunchly," feeding fabrications to parents and kids alike.

Behind the screen: Reality of influencer brands

Liv Weaver, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow October 17, 2024

To never have scoured the depths of YouTube at any point in life is arguably a nearly impossible task. With mass media at our fingertips, influencing our every thought, it is unlikely that our everyday...

In recent years, the effects of climate change have become increasingly apparent with changing weather, increased natural disasters and the loss of species. Ecocide arose as a critical ethical and legal issue.

Ecocide: Criminalizing environmental damage

Joy Ma, Assistant-Editor-in-Chief, Long-form October 10, 2024

As the world grapples with the surging climate crisis, the concept of ecocide — the “unlawful” acts committed “with knowledge that there is a substantial likelihood of severe and either widespread...

Top universities are a hot topic, ablaze amid sexual assault and various scandals resulting fraternities. How could universities move forward and assume greater accountability for the well-being of their students and the reputation of their institutions?

‘The college experience’: Sexual assault to hazing within Greek life

Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2024

Greek life is seen as an instrumental aspect of the “full college experience.” Dating back to its establishment in 1825, some students even dictate their college decisions based on the quality of the...

A blue screen illuminates a room enveloped by darkness, reflecting the lack of validity within the media. For the past few decades, Americans found themselves struggling to navigate political landscapes, especially when the truth is obfuscated by rampant misinformation. Art courtesy of Bronwyn Roberts.

Influence of mass media on Americans

Cass Love, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Today, I see a society that mixes as well as oil and water. That is to say, not much at all. The polarized political landscape that is our reality — growing ever more divisive as the election draws nearer...

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