The mood was tense, the crowd was hushed, and Corey Seager stepped to the plate. Up above around him, fans watched as this man – this young, talented player who so embodied the 2017 Dodgers – stood at the plate with the weight of millions on his shoulders. The pitcher – Charlie Morton, a journeyman…
Which iPhone Should You Buy?
With technology being the most significant factor in our daily lives, companies such as Apple or Samsung often come out with cutting-edge technology such as the most recent ones, iPhone 8 and the iPhone X. That being said, between those two, the question of what consumers should purchase is often a topic of discussion lately….
Editor’s Column: BTS Sweeps Over America
In 2013, a seven membered K-pop boy group debuted under a very small company, BigHit. Although they were not popular or successful until the past few years, BTS worked hard to relay important messages in their music about the youth and society. Years of hard work and dedication has led them to globalize all around…
VNHS Senior Kickoff
There is a lot that goes on your senior year of high school. Stressing through AP classes, extracurriculars, and college applications are the cherry on top of it all. The Senior Board of Van Nuys High School, in collaboration with the ASB, decided to hold the annual senior kickoff on October 20th. After much discussion…
Caring for your Pet
With over 40 million households caring for a pet in the United States alone, the care and nurture for these family companions holds a pivotal element in families. Many factors such as food brand choice, pet health care, space, and treatment all weave into the effect of their well being. With the reliance upon pet…
“Me Too”
One in five women will experience rape in her lifetime. One in seventy-one men will experience rape in his lifetime 43% of heterosexual women, 75% of bisexual women, and 46% of lesbian women reported being sexually assaulted. 21% of heterosexual men, 47% of bisexual men, and 40% of gay men reported of the same thing….
CVHS Fall Ensemble Concert
The time for school concerts have begun and Crescenta Valley High School has started their concert season with the Ensemble Concert. On October 11th, the Crescenta Valley High School Ensemble Concert began at 7 o’clock. For the concert, students, without the help of teachers, put the concern on, including stage crew members and performers. …
The Irony of Social Media
With social media, we can communicate with our friends and family in a more effective manner. We can share photos of our daily lives and connect with people on the other side of the world through instant messages. Certainly, having access to social media can be a privilege – however, are we using it properly?…
Model Minority Deconstructed
Many people have probably heard that Asian Americans are also the model minority. However, the biggest issue in the Asian American community is this label of being the model minority. Although it may not seem to be an issue, this stereotype creates many problems for Asian Americans. It is widely thought that Asian Americans…
Editor’s Column: The Need to Learn from History
From the Holocaust during World War II to the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001, mass murders by men targeting other men have been prevalent throughout history. While these are only two of the gargantuan murders that reached an end, we are still at risk of such atrocities today. Genocide Watch, for example, has issued…