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An Open Letter to Social Media

Cynthia Argueta Sanchez, Staff Worker May 6, 2025

Dear Social Media, Honestly, if I could go back in time to 8th grade, I would have stopped myself from downloading Snapchat and Instagram. At first, they seemed like harmless apps where I could text...

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An Open Letter to Teenagers Who Post Too Much on Social Media

Deyana Flores May 6, 2025

Dear teens, Social media has become a huge part of our lives. Snapchatting everything and sharing personal experiences can feel natural. But you don't must post every little thing you do throughout...

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An Open Letter to Solitude Excusers

Jarexy Cabrera, Staff May 6, 2025

Dear people who are convinced they’re too independent to have a best friend, I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with enjoying your own company, but it’s obvious when that saying is being...

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An Open Letter to the USC Ice Bucket Contestants

Allisson Paz, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

Dear Contestants,    The USC Ice Bucket Challenge is taking social media by storm. This is very nostalgic for some that knew the ALS ice bucket challenge back in 2014.    But what's the new,...

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Balancing Focus and Freedom: Brentwood High School’s New Cell Phone Policy Brings Equity and Engagement to Learning

Farah Alzafarani and Zohia Tahir January 14, 2025

On Sept. 4, 2024, Brentwood High School implemented a new policy requiring students to store their phones in designated wall compartments from “bell to bell” during class instruction. The initiative...

The Death of Microtrends and Personal Style

The Death of Microtrends and Personal Style

Mariana Perez Contreras December 16, 2024

In comparison, now, in 2024 we are surprisingly more trendless than ever! Although this is a good thing and more sustainable, could this be the beginning of the death of personal style or has it already...

An Open Letter to Students in the Hallways After the Bell

An Open Letter to Students in the Hallways After the Bell

Danny Lainez, Staff Writer June 24, 2024

Dear Hallway Gremlins, I've got to ask how you all seem to continue to be here after the bells have rung and the swept has finished? Perhaps you're moving too slowly to get to a class? When I get stuck...

An Open Letter to Summer Survivors

An Open Letter to Summer Survivors

Maham Siddiqi, Staff Writer June 24, 2024

Dear Summer Survivors, As the school year ends and the relentless heat of summer descends upon us, we all know what’s coming. Long, hot days filled with sweat and sunburn. The intense sun’s rays turn...

An Open Letter to Colleen Hoover Fans

An Open Letter to Colleen Hoover Fans

Taina Bruno, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

I understand the need to indulge in a character that causes all of her problems and blames the rest of the world as a way to justify your bad habits. But have you guys ever tried this new thing called...

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Language as an Enriching Skill

Miguel Ángel Robles Collante March 14, 2024

As a society, being able to speak, write and read more than one language can help us come together for the common good. In a country like ours, which welcomes diverse cultures, nationalities...

Is X Superior or Inferior to the Former Twitter?

Is X Superior or Inferior to the Former Twitter?

Kabeer Ali, Staff Writer March 13, 2024

With a single keystroke, Elon Musk shook the Twittersphere to its core. Elon Musk's rapid takeover of Twitter brought about many controversial changes that drew criticism for his apparent lack of consideration...

Try the New Dior Lip Oil

Try the New Dior Lip Oil

Yerlyn Umana, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

  Have you watched Monet McMichael and Dais Mendoza, two of TikTok's most popular beauty gurus, for makeup tips and recommendations for new products? Beauty influencers on TikTok have been elevating...

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