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In the digital era, notifications pile up on lock screens and ring at every hour. This article explored the consequences of digital notifications on our attention, memory and energy.

Overdue notification: release control

Sarina Feng, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2025

6 messages, 1 missed call. 81 degrees in San Diego, sunny. Due tomorrow: HW 10/7. The buzz of a phone is now the metronome that propels the rhythm of modern life. Notifications pile up at every hour: we...

Schools focus on the controversy of using artificial intelligence (AI) for academics, but studies find that romantic roleplay and venting problems is much more common for teens using chatbots. This article examined the ethics of having AI take on roles associated with human empathy.

Computers as companions: Dangers of AI in mental health

Jessie Chen, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow October 1, 2025

When 16 year old Adam Raine began texting the artificial-intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT, his parents believed that it was helping him with homework. Instead, according to a lawsuit filed earlier in...

Different cultures worldwide have different standards for animal consumption. From insects to guinea pigs, parrots to fertilized duck fetuses, many Americans consider some of these cultures' unconventional foods to be strange.

Diverse animal consumption: an ethical question?

Isabel Ji, Copy Editor September 23, 2025

A common question arises regarding the consumption of guinea pigs, parrots and other animals “too compatible” with humans: Is there really a line between uniquely tasty and nauseating? In reality,...

Amid tariffs and a potential stock market bubble, many Americans fear that the economy is falling into a dangerous recession. This article analyzed the validity of these concerns.

What recession looks like

Tylor Shin, Staff Writer September 22, 2025

Financial news is available far and wide with different outlets reporting different things. While some proclaim economic stability, others cry out warnings of a major recession. So where does the economy...

Charlie Kirk was a right-wing political activist known for co-founding Turning Point USA. He was assassinated on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University.

Deride, dismiss, distort: Charlie Kirk’s legacy in a divided nation

Claire Zhou and Joanne Liu September 19, 2025

When the bell rings after seventh period on Sept. 10, you walk down the stairs of the B-building and open Instagram by second nature. Instinctively, your thumb hits the sunset gradient of your friend’s...

A visitor wanders through halls of ancient artifacts, oil paintings and historical exhibits. The Trump administration cancelled ten millions of dollars of grants for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Undervaluing museums: A disservice to our personal growth

Emily Chao, Staff Writer September 17, 2025

Boring. Long. Ugh. For most people, that is what comes to mind at the thought of going to a museum. Hours spent aimlessly wandering cool, dark rooms of meaningless artifacts. Feet aching and exhausted...

The FDOT issued an order to paint over rainbow crosswalks in Florida. Is this a safety precaution or an act of oppression against the LGBTQ+ community?

Rainbow crosswalk removal: Suppression, not safety

Viktoria Kiss, Sports Editor September 10, 2025

Rainbow crosswalks: Are they truly a threat to public safety, or is it just a way for individuals in power to suppress political expression and gain control over the public? Throughout the country,...

Spanish teacher Viviana Alvarado-Gomez works on grading her students' tests. Alvarado-Gomez spoke about the importance of Spanish classes for native speakers.

Space for Spanish: Native speaker classes

Gabriela Morillo Dal Piccol and Priscilla Akin September 2, 2025

From French to Korean, Arabic to Chinese, each vibrant language spoken on campus is a reflection of our world’s diversity.  Although one of the most prominent languages spoken at the school is Spanish...

A student carries a Labubu keychain as they walk to class. Labubu originated as a character from Kasing Lung's series, 'The Monsters,' and were sold as Pop Mart toys beginning in 2019.

Labubu, rise of overconsumption

Joanne Liu, Opinion Editor August 19, 2025

With a row of sharp fangs and a sinister grin stretching across more than half its face, one devilishly iconic smile recently took pop culture by storm. Complete with the rest of her physique — bunny...

A teenager stares at the blue-light screen of their phone. For years, warnings against social media usage due to its adverse impacts have been contradicted by the need to access it for basic information. Art by Gabriela Morillo Dal Piccol.

Conformity or growing with the trends?

April Kato, News Editor May 30, 2025

As a society, we hate social media, or at least we try to. Up until a few years ago, I did not have any form of social media. I knew the consequences, I’ve seen plenty of addiction. Yet, as I progressed...

A photojournalist documents events through the lens of a camera. Throughout history, photojournalists have sparked debate due to their controversial presence during sensitive moments in history.

Are photojournalists historians or bystanders?

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer May 30, 2025

Throughout history, photojournalists document the world’s most tragic and intimate moments on camera. Some photographs became well-known because of the way they provoke powerful responses within their...

An energy drink can contain anywhere from 150-300 milligrams of caffeine. Excessive energy drink consumption, increasingly common among teenagers and young adults, was linked with health repercussions incuding increased anxiety, risk of serious cardiovascular events and possibility of liver or kidney damage. Art by Gabriela Morillo Dal Piccol.

A temporary fix: The rise of a caffeine crisis

Sneha Lele, Copy Editor May 23, 2025

As the bottle cap cracks, the sugary liquid drips down the side of the can. Within a few minutes and 200 milligrams of caffeine later, the drink is finished. With it comes the satisfaction of boasting...

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