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The LGBTQ community has been around for centuries, influencing the culture and history of multiple cultures and countries. (Freepik)

A History of Homosexuality

Sophie Zheng, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Homosexuality has existed across cultures and centuries, with a history reflecting varying degrees of acceptance and persecution. From ancient dynasties to modern revolutions, the perspective of same-sex...

Sonny Angels are popular toys, inspired by the Kawaii aesthetic. (Freepik)

The Rise of Sonny Angels

Morgan Johl and Sadie Jauregui February 12, 2025

Sonny Angels are cute little figurines that have captured the hearts of many collectors and fans worldwide. In the early 2000’s, Toru Soeya, a Japanese toy manufacturer, created Sonny Angels as a source...

Floriography, the language of flowers, allows for unique symbolism in literature, art, culture, and general society. (Freepik - pvproductions_

Floriography: The Language of Flowers

Bonnie Yang, Copy Editor February 12, 2025

Flowers have always been a symbol of beauty in civilizations for many centuries.  They are more than just mere markers for the passing of time, they symbolize milestones. People often name their...

Sara mastered the art of the collage, displaying her culture through design. (Freepik)

Celebrating Beyte Saar

Caleb Pratt, Section Editor February 12, 2025

For over six decades, Beyte Saar’s vivid and powerful assemblages have captured the timelessness of Black American storytelling and cultural history. Saar’s work not only places the viewer into the...

Relationships are common high school. However, social media might be ruining the intimacy of this unique love. (Freepik -

How Social Media Affects Relationships in High School

Valentina Pacheco, Staff Writer February 9, 2025

In today’s digital age, social media has become one of the most used and popular tools in communication, especially among teenagers. While these social platforms provide a new way of connection to one...

Medicine has morphed into a corrupt business, and many have suffered under its strict guidelines and aim for profit. (Freepik - atlascompany)

Pressure to Prescribe

Ilene Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2025

Sometimes for couples, their most memorable moment is the day their child is born. For my mother, the day my brother was born was just the start of her ongoing health issues. I think it’s safe to...

Drawing of the logo and mascot of the Black Panther Party. (Freepik - ddraw)

The Impact of the Black Panthers

Helen Rivas, Staff Writer February 9, 2025

The United States has always struggled to find a balance between equality and education, with many Black children and other kids of color, trailing behind education wise to their white counterparts. During...

Dictators have many ways to suppress the masses and control the people to keep them from starting a rebellion

Opium for the People: The Tactics of Totalitarian Regimes

Sophie Zheng, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

Dictatorships have existed throughout history in various forms, often relying on specific tactics to maintain control over their populations. While the methods of control may differ from one regime to...

Following the recent short ban of the app TikTok, there has been a new emerging app by the Chinese called RedNote. (FreePik)

What is RedNote?

Logan Wells, Section Editor February 7, 2025

American users of the viral social media platform “TikTok” have been on the edge of their seats as a result of a potential nationwide ban of the app across the United States. A Chinese-owned app,...

Love can be expressed to family, friends, and to the people close to you. (FreePik)

What is Love?

Raelynn Black February 7, 2025

When you think of love, what are the first things that come to your mind? Probably things like a giant red heart, candy, or sappy love songs. Love has many stereotypes involved with its name, but have...

We often become attatched to people and things to express ourselves and experience comfort. (FreePik)

Why do We Get Attatched?

Maiabella Quevedo, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

We often find ourselves wondering, “Why do I get attached so easily.” We often find ourselves getting attached to people and things, whether that be friends, significant others, toys, blankets, or...

Presidents Day was created to honor the revolutionary Presidents Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. (FreePik)

Presidents Day Explained

Kara Lewis, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

One of the most anticipated days in February is the beloved Monday off, this year taking place on February 17. Some might think of this as any other three day weekend, and some might know that it’s actually...

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