Food at the Source

Oscar Cheng (9) | Staff Reporter

Written May 2023

Further development in transportation and trade has allowed for growth in our diets. Despite being capable of producing nutritious food locally, importing food from other countries is a natural occurrence. Global diets benefit both consumers and producers in that the consumers satisfy their stomachs while the producers satisfy their wallets. read more

Why Apple is a Bad Company

Written May 2023

On January 9, 2007, in a highly anticipated speech at MacWorld, Steve Jobs unveiled his newest product: “iPhone is a revolutionary and magical product that is literally five years ahead of any other mobile phone,” said Jobs. Apple under Steve Jobs changed the world, first during the personal computer revolution and again with the iPhone. However, fast forward to today and Apple’s original vision of innovation and consumer satisfaction is nowhere to be seen. Apple under Tim Cook is nothing more than a money-grubbing shell of its former self, and no sane individual should purchase their products.  read more

American Firearm Frenzy

Athan Kang (10) | STAFF REPORTER

Written May 2023

Since the beginning of 2023, the USA has faced over 200 mass shootings that vary in places such as schools, malls, and other popular public areas. Civilians are left in a frenzy due to the constant risk of sudden gunmen appearing and parents are wary of sending their children into public settings. Furthermore, law enforcement is struggling to keep up with the number of mass shootings happening all over the country.  read more

Separating Art from the Artist

Ryan Hu (10) | STAFF REPORTER

Written May 2023

The relationship between art and artist has always been fickle. Many artists are critically acclaimed and recognized around the world for their art, while they themselves are detestable people. As an outlet of emotion, art may sometimes bring out the worst in them. However, in a time where every branch of art has its own canons of indisputably great works, and with so many of their artists being terrible people, should art be separated from the artist? read more

A Dire Need for Media Literacy? Should it be a Required Course in Schools?

Athan Kang (10) | STAFF REPORTER

As of 2023, the internet has become one of the largest systems for attaining information. Anyone with a device is able to access millions of sources by just hitting a few buttons. With this system becoming more widely used than ever, it is suggested that media literacy should be implemented into school curriculums to promote digital citizenship and online safety. read more

Representation & Diversity Within TV and Movies

Bryan Li (10) | STAFF REPORTER

An actor interprets their role in the same gestures, speech, and body language that bring the character to life. Some of the best actors have mastered this art, being able to switch personalities to match their character almost instantly. However, there are many things that cannot be changed about an actor, such as their race. Many actors have gotten themselves in hot water due to public outrage over the fact that they are playing a role of a character who has a different skin tone.  read more