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A digital illustration displays a gravestone labeled “THE STUDENT NONPROFIT,” with “Born Junior Year” and “Died Senior Year” written beneath, representing student-run nonprofits that are often short-lived, created for college applications rather than driven by genuine social impact.

Prestige over purpose: the nonprofit playbook

Tolu Oyesanya, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2025

Step 1: Pick a socially acceptable cause—climate change, educational equity, mental health awareness, something broad enough to sound important but vague enough to require minimal effort. Step 2:...

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The pressure to choose a career in high school

Tatianna Nelson, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2025

High school students are often told that they need to have their futures figured out by the time they graduate. Society pressures teenagers to make major career decisions at an age when they are still...

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A canva graphic, showcasing Kendrick Lamar's Halftime performance outfit, with the words "Not Like us," representing his song.

Kendrick Lamar’s victory: a win for hip-hop

Egla Zeleke, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2025

Just two days into Black History Month, on Feb. 02, Kendrick Lamar won five Grammys for his explosive track, “Not Like Us.” A week later, Lamar delivered a halftime show that garnered over 133.5 million...

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Freshman Zainab Kashif stresses over biology homework. "I feel like the emphasis on being perfect has a significant impact on student’s mental health when it comes to academic studies or even extracurriculars."

Drowning in deadines

Abigail Kromis, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2025

“Do it all—and do it without fault.” For many students, the pressure to excel in academics has turned into a relentless juggling act. With eight classes—many of them AP—there is little time...

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A Canva graphic, featuring winter boots surrounded by "#performativeactivism" and #politicalresistance." The visual represents the dual perceptions of online activism—both as a tool for awareness and as a symbol of performative engagement.

The power and pitfalls of “cute winter boots”

Tolu Oyesanya, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2025

“Go buy cute winter boots to protect you from ice!” At first glance, the phrase seems like a mundane call to bundle up for the winter. But on TikTok, it takes on a different meaning. “Cute winter...

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A graphic illustrates Luigi Mangione set against a backdrop of money and health insurance card symbols, representing the systemic issues within the U.S. healthcare system.

Murder or martyrdom?

Tolu Oyesanya, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2024

On December 4, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione allegedly shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel. Mangione now faces federal charges including first-degree murder, which...

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The reading crisis in Generation Alpha

The reading crisis in Generation Alpha

Andrea Albors-Morales, Reporter
December 20, 2024

As Generation Alpha continues to grow and integrate into educational systems worldwide, an alarming trend is emerging: a noticeable decline in kid’s reading abilities. Despite unprecedented access to...

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Holiday movies are a great way to have fun during this Christmas season.

Top 10 holiday movies

Zachary Hamilton, Reporter
December 19, 2024

One of the greatest traditions during the holiday season is watching movies with family and friends. This time of year is the perfect time to enjoy heartwarming films that capture the spirit of Christmas....

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Graphic by Sushanth Pasumarthi

Quality over quantity: rethinking the AP class race

Sushanth Pasumarthi, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2024

  It’s 3 a.m. Your desk is full of notes and textbooks. You’ve hardly slept all week, trying to balance six Advanced Placement (AP) classes, hours of homework, and a test tomorrow that you’re...

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Beyond Christmas

Beyond Christmas

Andrea Albors-Morales, Reporter
December 19, 2024

As December rolls around, an unmistakable buzz fills the air: the holidays are here. Twinkling lights, festive songs, and the promise of gifts dominate the scene. But for many, the sheer weight of Christmas...

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The cost of conformity

The cost of conformity

Abigail Kromis, Reporter
December 19, 2024

In the world of social media, fashion trends move faster than a roller coaster plummeting down. The phenomenon of “microtrends”—short-lived trends that gain popularity quickly through platforms like...

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The reality of choosing community college

The reality of choosing community college

Tatianna Nelson, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2024

For high school upperclassmen, the big question is “What are your plans after high school?” While many expect the answer to be a prestigious university, community college offers compelling benefits...

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