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African countries are not monoliths

By Olumide Adeyeri, Managing Editor May 29, 2026

Before we begin, allow me to ask you a question. Of the 49 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, how many can you name?  For some, Nigeria and Ghana roll off the tongue. Maybe you even know some friends...

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Op-Ed: Mental health deserves a hall pass

By Anna Lo, Staff Writer April 28, 2025

High school is stressful. With classes, homework, sports, clubs, jobs and a social life, it can feel like there are no breaks. And while we are allowed to stay home when we are physically sick, what about...

Women playing tennis on sports equipment who supports sports superstitions.

Op-Ed: Why superstitions belong in sports

By Ella Pham, Copy Editor April 28, 2025

After the University of Houston's loss in this year’s March Madness final, fans immediately started searching for someone, or rather something, to blame. The something? Senator Ted Cruz. Although it...

Building who I am

By Neha Ravi, Staff Writer April 28, 2025

I don’t remember much about my visits to my hometown of Trivandrum, India. As a child, all the details seemed to blur: faces, events, things that should've stuck. Yet, I always remember the smells. The...

A flashy news headline catches the eye, but what lies beyond that?

Op-ed: Don’t fall for headlines

By Anjali Martinez, Editor-in-chief April 15, 2025

In an era of contention over constitutional rights, journalism only becomes more prevalent in our modern world. Seeking the truth is our only hope. We must protect the press, we must continue fighting...

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Op-Ed: Thank God I’m not Indian

By Neha Ravi, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

Growing up, I would always watch videos of interviewers going up to random people and asking them what race or nationality they wouldn’t date. When I searched for the topic, almost every video I watched...

Online sports betting is often associated with its ease and accessibility, which many teens gain access to illegally.

Op-Ed: Teens and online sports betting

By Andrew Lee, Sports Editor March 26, 2025

In recent years, sports betting has exploded in popularity with the rise of platforms such as FanDuel, Prize Picks and DraftKings. This comes after the 2018 Supreme Court Decision Murphy V. NCAA, which...

A graphic illustrating the two perceived sides and seasons of college applications, created using PowerPoint.

Personal Column: Worth it in the end

By Jerry Fan, Managing Editor March 26, 2025

December. I’m staring at a blank Word document. The cursor blinks tauntingly. It’s dark outside, and the oppressive cold creeps in. The clock inches toward midnight. My cursor stays put. I started...

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