With the continuous rise of activism in mainstream media, it is crucial to discern the difference between activism and saviorism and recognize the deeply ingrained savior mentality that middle-class and...
Released on August 7th, rappers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s song “WAP” broke records with 93 million streams in its opening week alone to become No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100. Its music video...
People often joke, “What’s the point of learning y = mx + b? I have never used it a day in my life.” While there are many applications of a linear equation in real life, the statement holds some...
As the fashion industry continues to evolve every day, many choose to overlook or even neglect the media’s impact on our society’s perception of body image through upcoming trends. As this industry...
Ever since the beginning of this year, things have been different. People’s sleep schedules, activities and even way of thinking have changed. Starting from March 18, the Fremont Union High School District...
California Senator Kamala Harris has had a long career in politics—from working as a deputy district attorney in 1990 to now, standing as the Democratic vice presidential nominee for the 2020 election.
She...
In response to the upcoming 2020 presidential election, several social media companies have changed their policies on political advertisements. The spearhead of this change has been Twitter, which back...
Sanat Singhal, Website/Podcast Editor
• October 8, 2020
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat." This adage is visible today, as the narrow view of American history taught in school is directly tied to the rampant ignorance pervading...
Hunkering down in contemplation during this once-in-a-century, nightmarish, unimaginable catastrophe, the future feels bleak and uncertain. Yet even now, it appears to be far brighter than the apocalyptic...
Since its introduction in the 1920s, the teacher tenure has garnered as much criticism as it has support. It was first created as a way to defend teachers from dismissals based on false or arbitrary accusations....
Death is a part of every aspect of our lives. Nobody in this world is perfect, and nobody is expected to be. Nonetheless, all people, whether citizens or celebrities, should be subject to repudiation for...
Unlike some other points of contention in society, the minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) in America has not spurred walkouts, protests or other demonstrative events. Despite this, the fact that America...
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