Friday, May 28 was my last day of high school, and although I haven’t graduated yet, this chapter of my life is coming to a close.  I won’t get to sit in Mr. Dreisbach’s class again and get to...

Beep. Beep. Beep.  Just five more minutes, please.  Back when I didn’t even recognize the term “COVID-19,” I woke up with the quietly chirping birds before sunrise for my zero period choir...

After last year's explosive outroar among millions of people, from young children to senior citizens, in support of the Black Lives Matter movement following the killing of George Floyd, there has been...

Towards the end of my last period on Thursday, April 22, a friend asked if I’d like to help them hang some posters around the school for the Day of Silence.  Before April 22, I had never heard anything...

Heart racing, pepper spray clenched between the knuckles of my hands, and the rapid pacing of my eyes checking my surroundings as I speed walk to my car in the parking lot before it gets too dark. As I...

I've spent a good portion of my high school experience thinking about college, whether it was trying to get my grades up, researching possible schools to attend, or choosing classes that would make my...

Stop. Asian. Hate. These three words have circulated around the social media feeds of many — and around the world — due to the hate crimes taking place against Asian Americans.  In Orange County,...

In Myanmar, a Southeast Asian country bordering China, India, and Thailand, violence has dominated the streets after a military coup on Feb. 1, as soldiers continue to clash with peaceful protesters in...

I was sitting in class talking to a friend when she said, “I didn’t even know Women’s History Month was a thing.” At first, I was in shock, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized...

I was always told that senior year would be the best year of my life. I would get to choose what the next step would be, and I would get to do whatever I wanted. At pep rallies, the seniors would win loudest...

Until I was about 13 years old, I always associated the word “therapy” with how I saw it portrayed in movies and TV shows. In my eyes, what started with chaise lounges in small offices ended with a...

Money. It’s a divisive yet inescapable evil. It’s a staple of any society.  America’s paper currency reflects this by commemorating some of our nation’s most prominent and admired figures —...