Opinion: Youth activists have power
Claire Tseng, Staff Writer
June 18, 2020
You can’t say that protests don’t do anything after the words “George Floyd,” “justice,” and “Black Lives Matter” have been ringing in the streets for the past two weeks. These words are part of a movement that is soon to become a cornerstone in American history. Within a week of George Fl...
Opinion: Leave journalists alone
Elise Hsu, Staff Writer
June 6, 2020
Omar Jimenez, a CNN correspondent, was arrested on May 29 in Minneapolis. On the same day, a rubber bullet struck photographer Linda Tirado in the face, leaving her permanently blind in one eye. On May 30, Barbara Davidson, another photographer, tripped and hit her head on a fire hydrant af...
Opinion: Expressing unnecessary opinions promotes insecurity
Raina Lahiri, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
Everybody has an opinion. It's unavoidable. Frequently, people will say that it's bad to be opinionated since it often leads to conflicts. I disagree. Having an opinion is perfectly fine. However, choosing to express it isn't always necessary. Some people feel the need to express their opinions on everything, ranging from politics to what the kid in the grocery store is wearing, even when they know that what they're saying is insulting. It's common to say something like "no offense, but" before convey...
Opinion: We need to stop complaining about quarantine
Ethan Torban, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
As humans, one of our natural instincts is greed. When we lived in the caves, we had to be greedy to survive, as the ability to successfully hunt and gather determined whether one would live or die. However, now, humanity has a different kind of greed. In fact, we foster many types of greed, with...
Opinion: Hardship paves way for leadership
Cori Nicholson, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
Throughout history, leadership is always needed. From monarchies to elected officials to unassuming individuals thrust into positions of leadership, society needs leaders who have the charisma to take charge. Though it might be hard to define leadership, times of crisis allow for stark contrast...
TikTok impacts modern music
Anthony Eliopoulos, Staff Writer
May 6, 2020
The extremely popular social media app TikTok has had a negative and positive effect on music, as it brings attention to unknown artists but also over-popularizes songs as well. The app uses "sounds" that play over the user's video that is often a song, and if this video blows up, people tend to replicate...
Opinion: Marine life needs coral reef protection
Camille Kay, Staff Writer
May 6, 2020
Coral reefs create a colorful and lively habitat for marine life to thrive in. According to NOAA, coral reefs support over four thousand species of fish and eight hundred species of hard coral. Scientists believe there are still millions of species that have yet to be discovered. These vibrant animals, who...
Opinion: Young Thug inspires others, breaks standards in rap
Ari Ravi, Staff Writer
May 5, 2020
After nearly 11 years of making music, rapper Young Thug has truly solidified his name as one of the best artists currently in the music industry. Young Thug uses various flows mimicked by other rappers and a variety of features that appeal to fans of different music genres. A case can be made for Young Th...
Opinion: Climate change approaches faster than we think
Kai Yoshida, Staff Writer
May 3, 2020
To most of us, climate change seems like something distant, something intangible, affecting parts of the world that don't quite matter in our daily lives. As the polar bears lose the ice they call home, coral reefs die, and the Amazon rainforest burns daily, many other tragedies take place all ar...
Opinion: Disney promotes unrealistic body standards
Amber Chia, Staff Writer
April 26, 2020
Disney princesses. These iconic characters have immensely impacted almost every girl’s childhood. Every girl has probably crawled into bed, wearing a princess costume, as they drifted into a dream where they starred in their own princess movie. Personally, I remember watching Disney prince...
Editorial: Students need to stop stressing about college in the midst of COVID-19
Editorial Staff, Editors
April 26, 2020
The modern school system that we take part in has put a significant emphasis on working towards one specific goal throughout our high school career: college. As students, we are told to work hard, study every day, and involve ourselves in extracurricular activities as much as possible to achieve...
Opinion: Dear parents, stop kicking your kids out
April 23, 2020
Last month, Gavin Newsom issued a statewide lockdown to take action against the spread of COVID-19. Many students viewed this as a fun opportunity to stay at home from school, go out and party with friends, and stay up all night. But many other students knew this would be hell. An overwhelming number...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
This week, I am reviewing a game that I got by accident. I considering purchasing the regular Azul game, but I ended up buying Azul's sequel, Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra,...
Zachary Khouri, Scot Scoop Editor
Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album, “folklore” was released on Friday, July 24, and she has the whole world talking. Rather than choosing a traditional album roll-out,...
Zachary Khouri, Scot Scoop Editor
Tonight, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released her eighth studio album, “folklore.” Here is a comprehensive ranking of all of her previous albums, from her self-titled...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
Dominion is one of my favorite games of all time and one of the few games that received a 10 out of 10 rating. It has many expansions and we're about to take a look at the...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
Kingsburg is under attack, and you must prove your worth as you influence the king's advisors and build up your strength to defeat monsters every winter. You'll need to...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
7 Wonders is an extremely popular game, but this week, we are looking at a 2-player version of the game, 7 Wonders Duel. To be clear, 7 Wonders does have a 2-player variant,...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
As you enter the Land of 1001 Nights, news spreads that the Sultan recently died. That means that control of Naquala is up for grabs, but you must maneuver the five tribes...
Maya Kornyeyeva, Staff Writer
On Friday June 26, the California Department of Motorized Vehicles (DMV) started administering in-person driver license tests for those with existing appointments. During...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
Designed by Peter McPherson and published by Alderac Entertainment, Tiny Towns is a city-building game where 1-6 players compete to build the best town. Players take turns...
Claire Tseng, Staff Writer
You can’t say that protests don’t do anything after the words “George Floyd,” “justice,” and “Black Lives Matter” have been ringing in the streets for the...