We all know that earthquakes happen frequently, especially those who live in California. The state is well known for the San Andreas Fault, which slices California in two from Cape Mendocino to the Mexican border. Approximately 112 years have passed since the fault erupted. The 1906 San Francisco earthquake struck the North Coast at…
Category: Society, Politics, Lifestyle, and Culture
The Reason Behind Longer Lives
Looking back over the past century, our quality of life has dramatically changed; the majority of the population can be expected to reach old age in industrialized countries. We are currently living in the golden era of innovation and technology, where what we have thought of as impossible a decade ago are in existence to…
Be a Hero
One of the easiest ways to become a hero today is to sign up to be a blood donor. Donating blood is one of the noblest things you can do to help others. It is free of cost, risk, and concerns; yet, it accompanied by a myriad of benefits. Recently, my highschool hosted their…
The Toxicity of Gender Norms
At the moment of conception, every individual is subjected to a life defined by quite plainly, their genitalia. Even before birth, many parents inadvertently contribute to socially-constructed concepts of gender with blue and pink-themed baby showers and gender reveal parties. Within the first few seconds of a child’s entry into the world, the gender assignment…
Democracy and the Issues with Voting
Many people vote every year but not all know who they are voting for and what they are advocating. This is a major issue in society and has even brought up thoughts of banning voting rights and making them privileges. To start off, one needs to know the importance of their voice in society…
The Recent Wildfires That Caused Destruction in California
California had its most destructive wildfire season these past few months. Thousands of people were instructed to evacuate their homes and some were forced to leave their homes leaving everything behind. Out of all the wildfires that occurred this season, there are two major fires known as the Camp Fire and the Woolsey Fire. …
The Need for Tolerance
Everyday and all the time, people are judging, whether it has to do with race, religion, sexuality, appearance, or certain beliefs. If one judges, it means that they are not 100% tolerant. Tolerance is the ability to endure or feel sympathy for beliefs and practices differing from one’s own. Many people face discrimination, abuse, and…
Prop 7: Making DST Year Round in California
On November 6th, millions around the nation voted for new changes to the country on what is known as Election Day in America. It is always held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November and a day the country looks forward to for possible changes to the nation. One of the few…
[JJSR Highlights]Does Homework Harm or Help Students?
How often is it that parents actually get to talk to their kids? When students get home from school, most of the time, they go straight to their rooms to complete their homework. Although homework is very important, helpful, and beneficial to our students in this generation, there can be some negative aspects as well…
A Last Minute Thriller for Win Number Two In League
Amid the performances from the Dance Company and Pep Squad in anticipation for the results of homecoming queen, the Brahmas pulled out a close game, proving victorious against the Ontario Jaguars with a final score of 21-14. Both junior Dylan Karanickolas and senior Jeremiah Chukwudobe had noteworthy performances, recording 225 passing yards and 76 rushing…