California is currently experiencing its worst drought since the mid nineteenth century- obviously not a good sign. The drought has already harmed society economically and environmentally. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor report, it extends from north to south across parts of 11 counties, including southeast Santa Cruz, far southernContinue Reading

Love is in the air and retail companies are racking it in. Valentine’s Day is an over-commercialized holiday that is based on giving to receive love. This holiday creates unnecessary pressure on relationships and should not promote the expression of love for one day only. As the New Year begins,Continue Reading

Passing period: the six minutes between classes we get to ourselves so we don’t lose our minds. During the passing periods we can go to our locker, hang out with friends, or go straight to class. For many, going to their next class never takes the entire six minutes, butContinue Reading

Seems like these days, we’re overrun by technology. Anywhere I look, there’s at least one person with his or her head down typing away on a phone. Sure, modern phones can present fun distractions and conveniences, but there is a time to put it away. When I attended Milpitas HighContinue Reading

It’s true that Facebook became popular as a website to connect with friends and old peers for fun, but Facebook has evolved a lot and in many ways since it was created. Now Facebook and other social media has become a popular way to plan and advertise events and keepContinue Reading