Politics is for everyone … Yes, even teenagers


The past few months have been quite overwhelming and confusing politically speaking for teenagers across the country. The 2024 election and the recent inauguration have been surrounded by endless opinions and controversy. Social media has turned into a cacophony of misinformation, extremist views, arguments, and conspiracy theories. For these reasons and more, many people in our generation have strayed away from politics. However, we strongly believe that more high schoolers should get involved in politics. 

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You can’t talk to people, and it’s your phone’s fault


Our phones have redefined how people interact with each other. Mobile communication is more convenient, but it prioritizes brevity and immediacy over depth and substance. There’s a certain nuance that arrives with spoken words and dialogue. Most people are more confident on their phones: the mask of the screen gives a feeling of anonymity that people thrive behind. The spoken word, in contrast, always seems to hold more weight that people seem to shy away from.

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Can LeBron James still maintain his greatness after 21 seasons


LeBron James has consistently redefined greatness over his 21-year NBA career. From becoming the league’s all-time leading scorer to winning four championships, LeBron’s achievements place him among basketball’s all-time greats. As he enters his 22nd season at 39 years old, fans are asking if “The King” can continue to perform at an elite level, lead the Lakers to another title, and navigate a unique chapter in his career: sharing the NBA spotlight with his son, Bronny James.  

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Love retro? Buy a CRT


In this day and age, we already have OLED TVs that are leagues better than ancient CRTs, with higher resolutions and those deep blacks. OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) are the newest advancement in display technology and are packed with many features, namely black frame insertion and a high refresh rate of 120hz, meaning they have low input lag and native 4K resolution. Its “real” blacks cannot be achieved on LCD (Liquid Crystal Displays) TVs since they use backlights and darker colors lose their detail…

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