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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Discrimination Towards Asians Due to COVID-19

By: Karine Chan, Editor-In-Cheif TW: mentions of physical assault COVID-19 cases are not the only thing spreading worldwide, as xenophobia and discrimination against the Asian population have become a far…

How to Use Your Voice, Power, and Privilege to Stand Up for Others

By: Melissa Catpo, Staff Writer Recently, there have been more people interested in taking part in activism to fight alongside the Black community against police brutality and racial injustice. We…

2020 Senior Post-Grad Map

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