LOCAL NEWS
Strikes for Sustainability
October 31, 2019
Junior Anya Gandavadi Speaks on Youth-Led Climate Strikes and their Impact on Students A record of 7.9 million people took to the streets in Sept. 2019 to protest government and business inaction on climate change — the biggest climate mobilization in history. These strikes, led mostly by young people, ...
JUUL Regret It
October 1, 2019
The Harsh Reality of Electronic Cigarettes Due to the myth that electronic cigarettes are not as dangerous as regular cigarettes, electronic cigarettes have quickly risen in popularity, evolving to become a prominent aspect in society. However, the lack of concrete research into the long-term effects o...
What Teens Should Know About the Government Shutdown
February 12, 2019
With the recent government shutdown and one beginning again on February 15th, it’s important for teens to know how and why government shutdowns happen. Here are some quick things you should know about the government and the shutdown in 2019: The first government shutdown the United States faced was in 1980 ...
Sounds of Death
January 31, 2019
Two Teens Suffer From a Blindly Dangerous Habit Shared Among All Citizens From keys to credit cards being the number one items an individual makes sure to never leave the house without, headphones have become an essential necessity in addition to these items. Today, headphones serve as a vital access...
STRAWS SUCK!
January 28, 2019
STRAW BANS COME INTO EFFECT ACROSS THE COUNTRY In July, Seattle was the first large city to ban single use plastic straws and plastic utensils with the threat of a $250 fine to businesses and companies that refuse to comply. Subsequently, California became the first state to propose bans on straw distri...
A Farewell to Bambu
January 22, 2019
Dear Bambu, Everything was perfect between us till I heard it from a mutual friend that you were leaving me. This couldn’t be true, so I had to confront you myself, but it was indeed the truth. Our last days together were bittersweet till you broke it off on December 30th, 2018. I understand the circums...
