CONTENT WARNING: The article and sources below contain references to items of a sexual nature. Reader discretion is advised. Booktok —the reading community on the social media app TikTok— has shaped ...
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is renowned for its many insights and themes, but one thing often overlooked is the novel’s emphasis on the destructive effects of gossip. Everyone has gossiped ...
At this point, the debate isn’t about left vs. right – it’s about truth vs. deception, and accountability vs. power. As a young American, it is important for me to stay educated, to learn, to grow, to ...
Conversations about money often sound simple, but the reality behind them rarely is. Growing up, we are told that money does not buy happiness. It is one of those phrases adults repeat like a moral ...
As a high school student, I see my classmates come alive when they’ve engaged in artistic expression of some kind. Whether it’s writing, dancing, acting, painting or performing their interpretation of ...
Fictional police portrayed on TV present a misleading narrative of law enforcement. Cop shows have perpetuated a cycle of glorifying police brutality and police misconduct. This disconnect between ...
The summer of 2028 is the time for Los Angeles to shine and welcome the world to the remarkable Olympic and Paralympic Games. Top athletes from around the world will compete on this stage, and the ...
When I reflect on my typical day, I find that high school start times are detrimental to the mental and physical well-being of students. School in and of itself is already a strenuous activity for ...
Camp Flog Gnaw originated as a collaborative concert at the Novo (formerly the Club Nokia) for the Odd Future crew and friends, but has evolved into a sprawling musical celebration since 2012. The ...
Walk through any Japanese train station after school lets out and the pattern becomes clear: students in uniform, bags slung over one shoulder, filing into the convenience store by the ticket gates.
As students search for extracurricular activities, visual and performing art classes have become a strong candidate, but not ...
Gen Z was fostered by the internet and social media, leading to the people belonging to the generation to have a notable ...