Every 23 seconds in America, someone is arrested for drug possession.  Shortly after this, a narrative is forced upon them — one that we have been conditioned to take as the truth. One that dehumanizes...

This whole year has felt like a race.  In AP classes, we have been racing to get through all the material and racing to get the highest grade. The rigid curriculum of Advanced Placement (AP) courses...

May 1 marks the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is dedicated to recognizing the influence and impact of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) on American history...

High school is arguably the most transformative time of a person’s life. My own experience has been filled with more memories, laughter, stress, and — most importantly, growth — than I ever could...

For many of us, the effects of 2020 Oregon wildfires are no longer visible. Personally, after the smoke settled and the electricity came back online, it was easy for me to relegate the fires to memory. But...

As the dry sharp grass danced across the hills, our family car rolled to a stop by a field, empty except for a large canvas tent flapping in the wind.  At the age of 10, I had no idea that this...

The conflict in Ukraine has sparked conversations on a subject that has defined the modern age: imperialism. While the annexation of neighboring territories brings to mind the most obvious forms of...

Upon walking into almost any mall or clothing store, one can expect to be immediately greeted with racks and racks of clothing. Most of the time, these clothes are cheaply made and cheaply distributed.  Many...

The internet has become one of the largest and most impactful technologies in history. It makes it possible for all of us to communicate and express ourselves. But what happens when we no longer have privacy...

I was at my doctor’s office for an appointment four weeks ago, and I was asked to check a box for my race. My options were “White,” “Black or African American,” “Asian American,” “American...

This article contains explicit language and potentially triggering content related to sexual harassment.  Many people may define the moment you begin to mature as a woman as the day you start high...

During the Tokyo Summer Olympics, July 2021, gymnast Simone Biles pulled herself out of several events. This decision shocked the world, gaining a wave of both praise and criticism.  Thanks to social...