College Courses Over the Summer: A Shortcut to Success or Stress?
By: Amelia Naughten, News Editor Summer is the time when high schoolers get a break from their rigorous workload and routines–it’s when we relax and spend quality time with friends and family. It’s also when students get jobs, look for…
Embracing Diversity: New Years Traditions From Around the Globe
By: Joshua Choe, Sports Editor Across the world, different cultures and countries unite to celebrate the start of a new year and a fresh start from the previous year; a chance to leave everything behind and start afresh with new…
The Midnight Kiss
Janelle Pantilon, Staff Writer It’s New Year’s Eve, the clock ticks one second closer to midnight: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1! Hugs, cheers, “Happy New Year’s,” and kisses are exchanged. These are the ways society has honored the coming year…
2024 Women’s Fashion Trends!
By: Elaine Chan, Center Spread Editor A new year holds all new obsessions, trends, and styles in the fashion industry. In 2023, we saw the reboot of UGG boots and low-rise pants, and this year, a couple are already establishing…
Thunderbolt Reviews: Trader Joe’s Holiday Guide
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Local Toy Drives!
By: Isabelle Yang, Staff Writer The holiday season is all about spreading joy and giving back. Toy drives can play a crucial role in brightening spirits and bringing happiness to children who may not have much positivity in their lives….
What is Seasonal Depression?
By Phoebe Piserchio, Editor-in-Chief As the crisp winter air rolls in, an often unnoticeable but significant change can occur within students. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), most commonly coined “seasonal depression”, often brings a sense of melancholy among students, leading them…
10 Books & Movies That Taught Us to Be Thankful
By: Bianca Pando, staff writer As Thanksgiving season arrives, so is the season to be thankful and remember which characters or movies have taught us about gratitude. What does it even mean to be thankful? Could it be writing cards…
Thanksgiving Traditions Around the World
By: Elaine Chan, Center Spread Editor Come Thanksgiving, the colder months bring warm memories as family and friends gather together. In the United States, we typically celebrate this holiday on the fourth Thursday of November with foods like roast turkey…
True meaning of gratitude
By Sang Kyeong Choi, Staff Writer Thanksgiving is coming, when people give thanks for the harvest of the year. People spend time with family and take part in fun activities. On Thanksgiving people don’t only thank the harvest of the…