When I first heard about LAUSD’s ban on cellphones, I thought it was an article from The Onion, a satirical publication, that had gone viral. It seemed impossible that any school district would strive...

As a kid, I wanted to be just like my mom. She worked long hours in her office, picked my sister and me up from school, made nutritious and delicious meals for us, cleaned up after me because I was such...

Review: On April 24, 2024, the Pet Shop Boys, an English duo formed in 1981, released their 15th album, a synth–pop album, titled Nonetheless. The album showcases how duo members Neil Tennant and Chris...

I hate pink. I hate makeup.  Most of all, I hate being a girly–girl.  That’s what I internalized at the ripe age of nine. I wanted to be a cool fourth grader, not obsessed with silly things...

For more than 60 years, hosting a late night talk show has been a coveted position for comedians. Officially starting with Johnny Carson and the creation of The Tonight Show, late night shows and their...

As college acceptance rates continue to plummet, the overall competitiveness of college admissions continues to increase. Every year, the University of California system receives over 210,840 freshmen...

Many young readers across America were introduced to reading with the fantastical creatures, sing-songy phrases and silly imagery of Theodor Seuss Geisel, much better known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss....

Valentine’s Day — the day that some go out with their partners and others celebrate with their friends. For me, it’s the day my mom emails a note of gratitude, a health update and a picture of me...

Long gone are the days of VSCO girls with their hydro flasks and hair scrunchies. Now, a new generation of water bottles is here: the Stanley Cup.  The Stanley brand has steadily grown in popularity...

Wrapping paper, tape and ribbons – all staple materials for the holidays, however they are quite unsustainable. Each year, many of these materials contribute to the devastating amount of waste being...

Music is an integral part of life, one that is found nearly everywhere — whether driving in the car, shopping at the mall or sitting at a desk doing work.  With the recent release of Spotify Wrapped...