Each year, hundreds of hit movies explode into cinemas, striking new audiences with unique tales and stories. But recently, this vast variety repeatedly features the same old actors and “nepo babies”...

As of early 2026, approximately 14 percent of teenagers globally experience a mental health disorder, with anxiety and depression at the top of that list. Furthermore, in the U.S., about 40 percent of...

Junior Kylo Oswald: While seniors are settling into their “just need to pass” mindset, juniors are doing the exact opposite: trying to hold everything together at once and hoping the glue doesn’t...

When gaining a knowledge of the Iranian conflict, first you must understand Iran’s government, its values, and how it operates. Iran is a theocratic republic (a form of government where a deity is recognized...

The junior parking lot has become a daily source of stress for many students, as congestion, limited space, and safety concerns continue to shape the experience of driving to school. What should feel like...

Every spring, high schoolers across the nation cast their “ballots” in their class elections for the upcoming school year, voting for who they think would be the best class president, vice president,...

VS: Why do you believe kindergarten is one of the most important years in a child’s education? PW: “They’re excited to come to school. I try to take that excitement and run with it. I tell myself...

With the rise of Asian beauty trends, food, and traditions, aspects of Asian culture have recently become popular on social media. But here’s the problem: culture shouldn’t be taken as a trend;...

From November to March every year, I have a hard time staying motivated. I find myself wanting to “bedrot.” Many other teenagers face the same lack of energy due to lack of sleep, sunshine, sports,...

For decades, school dances seemed to define the high school experience. Nearly every classic high school rom com features a boy working up the courage to ask his crush to dance under twinkling lights in...

As a high-pitched “chirp” notification sounds, a room full of teenagers quickly turn their heads to check their phones. The result of that captivating sound and sight of the ghost icon: a downward...

The Lie We’re Sold Every January: Every January, we’re told that the calendar flipping from December to January is supposed to magically reset us. New habits, new mindsets, new personalities. Suddenly,...