All students will grow to be adults with responsibilities and will be affected by the government. Political awareness is an important life skill because it informs people about future policies, and events. So, how much do students know about politics currently? Students around campus were asked about their general knowledgeContinue Reading
With the increase of political polar-ization among American citizens, it’s no surprise that political opinions are becoming louder within educational institutions. Social studies teacher Ana M. Pardo describes herself as a moderate with lib- eral leanings, especially on the issue of wealth redistribution. “We all owe each other something asContinue Reading
On Nov. 5, 2024, Milpitas will elect On Nov. 5, 2024, Milpitas will elect a new mayor. However, some citizens may still not know much about the candidates. The Union sat down with the three of the mayor candidates. Hon Lien, a current council member, was a business owner whoContinue Reading
One of the most unique aspects of California’s political system is how every single California citizen can participate in a direct democracy. Through California State Propositions, citizens can directly influence laws and regulations, bypassing the need to rely solely on their representatives to vote in their favor. Ten different propositionsContinue Reading
At the start of high school, I never imagined that I would perform a song in Mandarin in front of a large audience—but there I was, preparing to sing, standing on the makeshift stage of Chinese Club’s downsized Lunar Show at the San Jose City College (SJCC) extension. A fewContinue Reading
As a girl who loved singing Vietnamese karaoke as a toddler, I feel that I’ve grown more disconnected from my roots as I became more assimilated with American culture and music. Vietnamese music, just like music in other cultures, is versatile and can be enjoyed by people of all ethnicContinue Reading
Latin American music is a rich and diverse genre that unites millions of people across borders. The different genres of Latin American music guarantee that there is a style of music that suits every listener. Latin American music dates back to European colonization, when the Spanish and Portuguese effectively usedContinue Reading
Nasheeds are cherished and listened to in weddings, family get-togethers, and other special events around the world—but what exactly are they? In essence, nasheeds are songs with Islamic messages. Across the world, Muslims enjoy listening to them throughout their day-to-day activities and on special occasions. Some nasheeds, like those composedContinue Reading
“Minisode 3: TOMORROW,” Tomorrow X Together (TXT)’s newest album, includes a total of seven songs that are upbeat, emotional, and overall fun to listen to. The songs discuss topics like adolescence and the conflicting feelings a person may experience while overcoming a distance between them and their partner. Additionally, theContinue Reading
In India, the equivalent of our favorite albums and artists are blockbuster movies that produce memorable and iconic soundtracks for the stories they tell. Since the beginning of the industry, Bollywood music has closely been linked with the movies that it appears in. Instead of releasing music through cohesive albumsContinue Reading
In an increasingly fast-paced world, social media reigns supreme when it comes to product marketing. Consumerism is commonly defined as the ever-increasing focus on buying goods and services, specifically as a measure of success. In other words, the more you have, the better you are. Social media and consumerism existContinue Reading
Gen Z is the first generation to be raised in the rapidly developing online world. With the internet at their fingertips, many have developed unhealthy habits using social media apps like X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and more. Social media apps can become almost addictive, according to Christine Stabler, the MedicalContinue Reading