After a month of in-person learning, the sight of bustling hallways, energetic basketball games and lively classrooms makes it tempting to believe that the effects of distance learning are behind us….

With the recent increase in hate crimes against the Asian community, more and more people have been speaking up about the racism and xenophobia in the U.S..

“Seeing my friends, students and schools…

A terrifying anti-Asian sentiment has raged across America amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which sparks numerous hate crimes against the Asian community.

 This drastic rise in violence against Asian Americans…

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Senior Amelia Sanchez’s routine used to consist of getting coffee…

After months of delay, the Los Angeles Unified School District agreed to cut a third of the Los Angeles School Police Department (LASPD) officers and reallocate funds in order to provide a stronger educational…

The family of slain journalist Daniel Pearl has expressed outrage at the Pakistani Supreme Court’s decision last week to overturn the conviction of Ahmad Omar Saeed Sheikh for the murder and kidnapping…

After spending the last four years working on his album “The Power,” music teacher Wes Hambright released it.

“I started off by writing a choir piece that ended up not making the album,” Hambright…

Rodney King. Breonna Taylor. George Floyd. Trayvon Martin. Jacob Blake. Daniel Prude. The list goes on and on. These people aren’t a statistic but victims of systemic racism and police violence.
Black…

Since the start of the quarantine, many students, including junior Amelia Sanchez, have spent their time baking either to ease anxiety or use up some of their free time at home.

“I never used to bake…

Amid the chaos of siblings running around and the dog’s barking, students have to find a way to focus on their online work and get their assignments done before due dates regardless of the situation.

“It…

The College Board’s announcement about the online structures for this year’s Advanced Placement exams (AP) has caused frustration among students who wonder if they’re prepared enough for these exams.

“The…

When dawn broke and the sun rose on the morning of April 24, around 2 billion Muslims around the world finished up breakfast, prayed and began their fast as part of Ramadan, the ninth month in the Muslim…

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Austin Beutner announced that all schools will remain closed until at least May 1.

“These are uncertain, even frightening times, particularly…

With the wide-spread panic surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, many school districts have opted for at-home online learning, which has received mixed opinions from students.

“I haven’t been able…

Many students, especially seniors, are not happy with California Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement that schools will most likely remain closed for the rest of the school year.

“Don’t anticipate…

The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has taken a larger control of people’s day-to-day lives in Los Angeles County.

As of today, schools resume through either an online platform or in the form of paper…

Today, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second-largest school district in the nation, announced plans to close schools for two weeks starting Monday, March 16 to prevent the spread…

As the chaos unfolds and the public continues to panic about the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is taking steps to keep students safe by ensuring that…

The spread of the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has led to the closure of many schools across the country and has been the most talked about subject on the news and social media.

The Los Angeles Unified School…

In the upcoming 2020 presidential election, youth votes will prove to be especially impactful, prompting candidates to reach out to this group specifically.

With the California primary election…

 “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” can be easily summarized by it’s gratuitous violence and neon colors. It’s a film of high energy and low substance. 

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Silence fell over the audience of students as Holocaust survivor Joseph Alexander told his story of surviving 12 concentration camps during a five-year span and losing all of his immediate family. 
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A new law passed by Gov. Gavin Newsom regarding a later start time in middle and high schools has created mixed opinions among students and staff. 

“I think it’s a great idea. I think it’s going…

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Youth vaping rates have been on the rise since 2017, with rates doubling in 2019, leaving parents concerned for their child’s health.

“The impact on the students…

The fall leaves gather onto the courtyards and songs make their way through the hallways as the musicians get ready for the 10th Annual World Music Day this Thursday night.

Courtyard 1 South is…

Ariana Grande’s recent lawsuit against Forever 21 is being called hypocritical but this isn’t a new topic for the singer/songwriter.

“Ariana should give me a cut of that 10M since her team literally…

Sisters Nicole and Leticia Gabino are anything but average juniors. After taking several college courses during the past three years to fulfill graduation requirements, the twin sisters are able to walk…

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) announced that former Superintendent Michelle King died Saturday at the age of 57 from cancer.

King served as LAUSD superintendent from January 2016…

While teachers across Los Angeles are protesting for their rights and better public education, a fraction of their students sit in classrooms while others stay at home. All of them are left to wonder…

They went on strike for the first time in 30 years today, spurred on with visible support from parents and students.

More than half a thousand girls from the Los Angeles County were urged to share their stories and change the world at this year’s second annual Young Women’s Assembly.

Mayor of Los Angeles Eric…