Digging deeper
Gabriella Vulakh, Web Editor
April 4, 2019
As victims of sexual harassment and assault come forward in the wake of the #MeToo movement, third-party organizations should be brought on to college campuses to help schools thoroughly and unbiasedly investigate each new case. Almost two-thirds of college students reported that they had experienced sexu...
C-ing Clearly: It’s time to stand up
Cece Giarman, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2019
A series of photos of high schoolers at a house party went viral earlier this month. The pictures show a group of students around pull-out tables as they extend their arms in the Nazi salute and stand in front of a swastika formed out of what appears to be beer-filled, red Solo cups. Understandab...
Tip off: Closing the gap
Jordan Russell, Sports Editor
February 7, 2019
With the Women’s World Cup quickly approaching, athletes, fans and coaches are preparing for one of the biggest sporting events of 2019. Yet, nearly 20 years after the Women’s World Cup was founded, the women’s team still gets paid less than the men. Prior to the 2015 World Cup, the U.S. women ...
Undeniable evidence
Josephine Rozzelle, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2018
Last month I had to evacuate my own city. I live in a single-family house in a safe residential neighborhood in an American city known for its eco-friendly practices, but still, my health was in severe danger. The air quality in San Francisco rose to the mid-200s on AIRNow’s Air Quality Index, a measurem...
Tip off: If the shoe isn’t made to fit
Jordan Russell, Sports Editor
December 13, 2018
After receiving a letter from a young girl commenting on the absence of girls’ sizes for his signature shoe the Curry 5’s, Golden State Warriors basketball star Steph Curry is looking to make a few changes to his shoe line. Nine-year-old Riley Morrison crafted the letter with her father to highlight the fac...
Study over sleep
Josephine Rozzelle, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2018
The National Sleep Foundation recommends that teenagers aged 14 to 17 years old get eight to 10 hours hours of sleep every night. Last night, I got four. In fact, for the past week, I’ve averaged about four to five hours of sleep each night. My lack of sleep isn’t entirely due to homework or...
C-ing Clearly: Make voting easier
Cece Giarman, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2018
Since registering to vote in June, I have been eager to join the U.S. democratic process, however, my enthusiasm decreased in September when I realized the voting experience I imagined of going to my local polling place and voting in person was unlikely, and that I would probably end up voting through ...
Tip off: Transcending Stereotypes
Jordan Russell, Sports Editor
November 1, 2018
When it comes to the world of athleticism and sports, women have often been considered the inferior sex due to our feminine body types. As a result of higher testosterone levels, it is biologically easier for men to gain more muscle mass, usually making them taller and wider than most women. ...
C-ing Clearly: Too much planning, not enough living
Cece Giarman, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2018
At the end of each class period, most of my classmates and I pull out our yearly planners and fine-point pens like clockwork to scribble down new assignments. Far from being a sign of “good organizational skills,” our pages of color-coded of assignments, tests and looming deadlines stem from an ...
Vote smart, not partisan
Josephine Rozzelle, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2018
As Democrats are gearing up to reclaim control of Congress and Republicans are looking keep their majority through the 2018 midterm elections, partisanship may lead to uninformed decisions in the voting booth. Every midterm election cycle, one party or the other uses the phrase “take back” as...
Tip off: Fighting for what matters
Jordan Russell, Sports Editor
September 27, 2018
Following the release of Nike’s new ad featuring former San Francisco ’49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick, thousands of individuals chose to burn their previously-purchased Nike merchandise as well as boycott the corporation in protest. Controversy over Nike erupted on Sept. 3 when Kaepernick hinted ...
Taking some time off
Laura Mogannam, Managing Editor
May 24, 2018
Teens spend an average of 102 minutes — more than 10 percent of their waking day — on social media every day. I was no exception. Ninety percent of teens in America use social media, and 43 percent have a desire to unplug from it, according to a study published by Common Sense Media. For thr...
Adele Bonomi, Sports Editor
August 17, 2019 • No Comments
WEB EXCLUSIVE All seniors met with college admissions representatives to work on their Common Application Essay and get a head start on any other supplements required in the...
Students take part in leadership training with alumna
August 14, 2019
Ceremony celebrates excellence in academics, service
June 5, 2019
June 5, 2019