The ¨USC Speak Your Mind Challenge,¨ also known as the #SpeakYourMINDChallenge, is a viral ice bucket social media trend that aims to spread awareness for mental health. Much like the Amyotrophic lateral...

Cars have always been an integral part of American culture. Or have they? Although it’s hard to imagine the United States (U.S.) without the prevalence of the automobile industry, there was a time...

Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22, first established in the 1970s as a response to the environmental crises that had gained traction in the decade prior. It is a day to remind ourselves how...

Families and curious locals gathered at the Olivas Adobe Historic Park in Ventura, Calif. on April 13, 2025, for the annual Owl Festival. Centered around resident  Olivia, a great horned owl who nests...

As the days get longer and the summer sun grows closer, beachgoers flock to enjoy tanning, catching waves and walking along the sand, but under the ocean’s picturesque waves lies a toxic problem: domoic...

Alex Lawson '25 is an avid member of the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community. As a worker in the cafeteria, member of the track and field team, yearbook reporter, member of the Overcome...

If you’re ever in a bind or a lost freshman in the halls, Maxwell Fielder '25 is a perfect senior to turn to. Even with so little time left in the school year, Fielder still makes an effort to help out...

It is incredibly easy to acknowledge the fact that March is a month to briefly think about the achievements of half the population. However, many don’t realize that March is a time to feel and genuinely...

For some Americans, the word “home” brings up thoughts of white picket fences and Fourth of July barbecues. But for others, home might be known as something entirely different: jiā, ghar, tahanan....

Whether a student is homeschooled, attends public school or has already graduated, school violence is a national perturbation. It can occur in any type of setting, from a prestigious boarding school to...

When you first walk into a high school, you are immediately met with rowdy students, laughing while enjoying time bonding during breaks. Upperclassmen enjoy venturing off campus for a meal, while the freshman...

The golden state of California has the most diverse demographics of all the 50 states, largely attributed to the state's long history of international immigration. Beginning during the Gold Rush of the...