March 2021 Issue
by Chaitna Deshmukh
Two years ago, in my freshman year of high school, I wrote an essay about the novel 1984 and the things I hated about the book, especially regarding the callous portrayal of sexual violence against women...
by Nancy Duong
Menstruation is a natural process where the uterus sheds blood and tissue through the vagina, otherwise known as a period. Despite being a natural human process, many are still ostracized because of it...
by Muriel Moon
Of the available vaccines, the Pfizer (95% effective) and Moderna (94% effective) vaccines both require two shots, while the J&J vaccine (66-85% effective) is just one. Regardless of effectiveness against infection, the vaccine completely prevents the risk of death...
by Amiya McLean
Diamonds are a staple of modern society. Whether embedded in one’s engagement ring or even in power tools to increase their durability, they are undeniably prevalent. However, this popularity accumulates...
by Emerald Chuesh
The dietary needs of individuals fluctuate like waves in the sea, yet the notion of a food pyramid remains...
by Ayesha Mustajab
Artificial intelligence has taken a special place in our everyday lives. As the internet continues to grow...
by Jonah Rand
The United States witnessed President Biden's inauguration on January 20th, and now, around two months in, the American electorate can examine...
by Carolyn Slack
The restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic have undoubtedly made this school year difficult in several ways, including the limitation of school activities and...
by Katie Gilkinson
As we pass the one-year anniversary of quarantine, everyone is feeling the stress of the extended lockdown. That build-up of stress and anxiety caused more..
by Lindsey Ehrlich
“How to Become a Great Leader,” “21 Ways to Be a Better Leader,” “How Do You Become a Leader?”
Google returns 1.35 billion results for the search...
by Austin Wright
The possibilities of the cooking and baking world are truly endless, which is partly the reason why I’ve felt so happy to continue the trend of writing and teaching...
by Avery Stengele
This past February, popular video game developer CD Projekt Red (CDPR) became the victim of a detrimental cyber attack. The alleged hacker group, known as...
by Emerald Chuesh
The term lava can be defined as “molten rock” (Merriam Webster). Does water have a rock form? Is ice a rock? Yes, a rock is any naturally occurring solid mass, as...
by Bella Almvig
Over the years, we've seen companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple take the spotlight when it...
by Olivia Zheng, Chloe Zheng, and Kairi Rojas
We have all been there: our minds strolling down memory lane because of a TV commercial from our...
by Eva Solorio
Sitting at home for hours on end while doing online school can be draining. There is no real interaction, breakout rooms are boring, and classes are tiring....
by Jackie Hernandez
“Drivers License” is the next big song on social media, continuing to break one record after another. It has...
by Muriel Moon
Take a peek at the best new music across multiple genres from popular and rising artists!
by Rachel Kim
by Danya Zhao
Contributors to this issue:
Bella Almvig
Emerald Chuesh
Chaitna Desmukh
Nancy Duong
Lindsey Ehrlich
Katie Gilkinson
Jacqueline Hernandez
Rachel Kim
Amiya McLean
Muriel Moon
Ayesha Mustajab
Emily Nelwan
Jonah Rand
Kairi Rojas
Carolyn Slack
Eva Solorio
Avery Stengele
Austin Wright
Danya Zhao
Chloe Zheng
Olivia Zheng
Cover Art by Emily Nelwan