Safe Holiday Activities for Winter Break
With winter break around the corner and holiday spirit in the air, there are still several activities that you can partake in during this time of uncertainty and isolation. Here are some ideas to make the last few weeks of…
When did Students find out Santa wasn’t Real?
Misael Gomez, Sports Editor As the holiday season rolls in and everyone is starting to brainstorm gift ideas for their loved ones, it’s comforting to look back at the simpler times when we were children and still believed in the…
How to Give Back This Holiday Season: Nonprofits + More
By: Jordan Hasty, Staff Writer For many people, the holiday season is widely known as a time of giving and joyful togetherness. While the traditional form of celebrating is through wrapped presents, lightening the load of those who are struggling…
Symbols of Hope Through the Ages
By Magdalene Ko, Staff Writer TW: mentions of self-harm No matter what culture one lives in, a constant virtue is hope. Hope has persevered everywhere, guiding people through hardships and achievements. Now, in a time of confusion and instability, here…
Activities and Traditions of Dia de los Muertos
By Misael Gomez, Sports Editor Dia de los Muertos, also referred to as Day of the Dead in English, is one of the most important days in Mexican and Hispanic culture. The holiday functions as a celebration and works to…
Is Trick or Treating Safe This Year?
By Katelyn Lam, Staff Writer With COVID-19 rates rising in California, many people are starting to doubt the safety of their Halloween traditions. Costume parties, get-togethers, even trick or treating are among the activities that will have to be executed…
Cultural Appropriation during Halloween
By Katelyn Chang, Staff Writer On October 31st, it’s normal to see countless numbers of fairies covered in glitter, Disney Princesses parading in ball gowns, Batmen seemingly blending into the night, and Zombies rising from the dead. But among them…
Activism: Quarantine Style
COVID-19 has put a stop to many everyday activities—a large one being advocating and protesting with others outside while standing for our beliefs and change. Despite being in lockdown, such issues are still relevant now, and although protesting is no…
Gen Z Using Social Media to Make Systematic Change
By: Madison Wong, Opinions Editor TW: mentions of rape & torture Picture this: you’re sitting at home and decide to open up Instagram on your phone. As soon as you open the app, you see hundreds of young people’s posts…