Hiking is a popular activity for both individuals and families. Here in the Bay Area, we’re gifted with some of the best nature trails in the state. While many students are familiar with local trails such as Mission Peak in Milpitas, or Alum Rock in San Jose, there are plentyContinue Reading
A school guidance counselor undoubtedly plays one of the most important roles in a high schooler’s life. While working with them to plan their academics and coursework, a school counselor is the person a student can always go to in order to get answers to all their questions. The UnionContinue Reading
Slurs are words meant to hurt someone, usually based on their race, religion, gender, or other parts of their identity. Most students have the common sense to avoid using these words because we know that they are weapons meant to emotionally harm others, make them feel inferior, and portray disgustContinue Reading
The cashier turns the screen towards you as soon as you remove your debit card, displaying the tipping options: 10%, 25%, 40%, and so on and so forth. You glance at the frozen yogurt bowl that you made yourself, and then up at the minimum-wage employee, wondering how much ofContinue Reading
Tipping is a long-standing tradition, and yet there is still debate on whether people should tip at places like restaurants, cafes, and bars. Some argue tipping is unnecessary and should not be expected, but I believe that tipping at places is necessary because it not only benefits the service industryContinue Reading
As the school year comes to an end, many clubs and organizations (CLOGs) have held officer elections for next year — if they can even be considered elections. Several CLOGs did not allow candidates to apply for certain officer positions to allow current officers to continue in their roles withoutContinue Reading
On March 23, 2023, Tiktok CEO Shou Chew testified before Congress regarding the United States’ proposed ban on the social media platform nationwide. Ethical issues surrounding social media platforms, especially ones based in China, have been widely discussed in varying fields, with concerns regarding privacy, content, and even the safetyContinue Reading
While seniors wrap up the second semester of their final year of high school, students are often met with disappointment after receiving notification that they’ve been rejected from colleges despite their best efforts. However, some students have been provided with an opportunity to appeal these decisions if they feel asContinue Reading