California’s Response to Crime
October 13, 2025
The resurgence of Percy Jackson: Victory or defeat?
Since the release of the first Percy Jackson and the Olympians book in 2005, the series has taken the world by storm in a way that would make even the “Stormbringer,” Poseidon, proud.
The epidemic of 10 year olds in Sephora
You may have heard about the recent epidemic of 10 year olds storming Sephoras, ruining products and being rude to employees. Or maybe you have seen little kids addicted to their ipads, with their eyes glued to the screen. Regardless, Generation Alpha has drawn a lot of attention for displaying outrageous behavior. While many are quick to bash the children, it’s also imperative to understand what made Gen Alpha the way they are.
The blue cheese cycle: How we force ourselves to “grow”
I don’t like blue cheese. I can’t get over the smell. I physically can’t do it. But every time blue cheese is placed on a charcuterie board or tossed into a salad I order, I force myself to eat it and pretend to like it. I am determined to someday be a person who likes blue cheese. Why? Because adults are supposed to like blue cheese. And I want to be treated with respect, like an adult.
Why pigeons might be the best pet bird
When I was thinking of getting a pet bird, a pigeon was not the first thing I thought of. In fact, like most people, I wanted to get a pet parrot. But after some research, I quickly realised that for most people, having a pet parrot is just too much work.
Boycotts and the key to success
“From the River to the Sea” and “Down with Starbucks,” is what a lot of us are hearing right now, both around school or online. Palestine vs Israel is mentioned constantly, on the streets and in everyone’s instagram feed. One particular topic that is more relevant to students is boycotting brands that allegedly support Israel. The question that always follows is, do boycotts actually work?
2024: Year of the Dragon
Lunar New Year is the celebration of erasing the bad and the old and welcoming the new and the good. This year, Lunar New Year falls on February 10 and during this time people practice many different traditions such as participating in the lantern festival and eating lucky foods.
Government in the hands of the next generation
Voter pre-registration is an event at Washington High School that guides the next wave of young adults to help make changes to their government. Pre-registration can essentially be considered a rite of passage to adulthood, as it shapes the future and changes the way the world operates.
Is getting into Harvard really such a big deal?
We can all agree that college applications are a tedious and draining process. The grueling essays and paperwork make the application process complex enough. Yet, applicants will put themselves through even more labor and spend enormous amounts just to apply to a prestigious university, in the small chance that they get in.
The impact of “2014 Forest Hills Drive”
The “2014 Forest Hill Drive” album by J Cole is an example of why music can be so much more than just lyrics and a beat.