Cartoon: The Overemphasis on Good Grades
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CartoonsCartoon: The price for living -
CartoonsCartoon: Terms and conditions -
CartoonsCartoon: Sleep sold separately -
![- [ ] The Aokigahara Forest is known for its creepy nature and the probability of getting lost in there. It’s located at the northwestern base of Mount Fuji. It's also known for the amount of teens that go into the forest. They tie a string to the way out so if needed they can return. More often than not, the string is unused. It will reflect how Japan's suicide rates reflect how social pressures and a stigma around mental health cross with financial and educational stress. When there is an expectation to avoiding burdening others, individuals are left isolated when support is needed the most.](https://scotscoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Untitled_Artwork-5-1200x800.jpeg)
CartoonsCartoon: The unused string -
CartoonsCartoon: All eyes on me -
CartoonsCartoon: Freedom's cost -
CartoonsCartoon: Dropping Duo -
CartoonsCartoon: The final stretch -
CartoonsCartoon: Terms and conditions do apply -
CartoonsCartoon: Caving in
About the Contributor
Malina Wong, Podcast Producer
Malina Wong is a senior at Carlmont High School and in her third year of journalism. Her love for storytelling comes in forms of film and writing.
Twitter: @malina_wong