The power of words

Claire Kosewic, Editor-in-Chief

March 22, 2018

Two million undocumented immigrants call California home — working here, sending their children to school here, going to church here, and paying taxes here. They are decent, hard-working individuals who are essential to the economic health of the nation. Contrary to the label often used by Presiden...

False identification not worth the cost

Neely Metz, Features Editor

December 7, 2016

Spending $50 to $100 on fake identification may seem like a convenient purchase for some underage students wanting to purchase alcohol or attend age-restricted events and activities, but the consequences of using a fake ID may outweigh supposed benefits. “I first considered getting a fake ID at...

Drinking games make a dangerous appearance in high school culture

December 13, 2012

Beer Pong, King’s Cup, Flip Cup. Whatever you call them, all drinking games share a common goal — to get their participants drunk. Party- goers who partake in drinking games consume a higher quan- tity of alcohol than they would otherwise. “Drinking games, especially beer pong, make drinking se...