Homecoming hysteria
November 5, 2023
Why is fast food so addicting?
Fast food has quite the bad reputation. Most people are aware of how addictive and detrimental fast food is to public health, due to its high amounts of cholesterol and simple sugars. These often cause a myriad of health problems: diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, to name a few.
Dominic Fike’s Sunburn
Singer songwriter Dominic Fike’s new album, Sunburn, was released on July 7. Interesting name, right? Fike grew up in sunny Naples, Florida, which inspires many of his songs, including the ones on this album.
Art in education: MMA Academy at Washington High
Art has been an essential part of human culture for as long as we can remember, with paintings and drawings from ancient times used to express human identity and convey stories.
Finished college apps or are they finishing you? How students cope with senior year stress
A popular song among high school students today is pop icon Taylor Swift’s hit, “Cruel Summer.” Amidst Swift’s catchy lyrics, some students might recognize the line, “You say that we’ll just screw it up in these trying times; we’re not trying.” Many high schoolers, though, find themselves on the opposite end of the spectrum: trying but in constant fear of screwing up.
Total isolation: The secret to success
People suck. This is an irrevocable fact and anyone who tries to deny it sucks more than the average person. If you’ve ever been around a person before, I’m sure you’ll agree with me. It’s awful.
Why the Day of the Dead matters
A well known tradition in Mexican culture is the “Day of the Dead” or “El dia de los Muertos.” The day of the dead is celebrated on November 1-2, giving many families the opportunity to share a few more moments with loved ones who have passed on to the “after life.”
A historic appointment: Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian senator
On Tuesday, October 3, Laphonza Butler was sworn into the U.S. Senate, making history as America’s first Black lesbian senator. California Governor Gavin Newsom selected her to replace the late Dianne Feinstein until the next election, in 2024.
Sexualization Of Costumes
Halloween is coming around the corner and everyone is scrambling to find out what they should be: Sully from Monsters Inc? Mickey Mouse?