School boards across the country are in an uproar over critical race theory, and Carlmont has introduced an Ethnic Studies class to the freshman curriculum. These recent events reminded me of the issues with the current state of America's history program. During my junior year, my tutor and I reviewed...

Society has created an atmosphere where women are not only expected to take birth control but told that it is their responsibility to protect themselves from becoming pregnant by taking some form of it. Yet none of the methods are, in reality, all that great. The first thing society lacks in understanding...

English spelling sucks. It’s true— it’s the complaint of every student who lost points on their essay due to typos, publishing proofreaders, newsroom editors, and anyone learning English as a second language. Why should “should,” “sugar,” “titration,” “schwa,” and...

Imagine not having to wear masks all the time. Imagine being able to safely attend indoor school events, like prom and formal. Doesn’t that sound wonderful? Well, if the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) mandated vaccines for their students, this could become a reality. As of Aug....

The English language is full of its quirks and idiosyncrasies. While our odd spelling and pronunciation get lots of attention, our punctuation tends to get sidelined in favor of them. But I am here to tell you that there is plenty wrong with the English system of punctuation. Frankly, every letter...

Holiday foods are delicious treats that remind us of our traditions and culture. But how do many of these dishes actually measure up? Pumpkin...

Sometimes, it doesn't feel possible for a book to be so bland that you want to dump some paprika on it, but "You've Reached Sam" by Dustin Thao...

Benjamin Alire Sáenz, an award-winning novelist and poet, often writes characters that are fun, witty, interesting to read about, and easy to...