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Mica Mining: The Beauty Industry’s Dark Secret

Jinling Wang, Feature Editor November 8, 2023

Nine thousand miles away, children in remote villages in India and Madagascar have been risking their lives to mine the shimmer found in our makeup. Unfortunately, that has been the reality for over 22,000...

Scholastic Book Fair Censorship

Scholastic Book Fair Censorship

November 6, 2023

Walking through the isles of books with fictional tales, non-fiction works, stories, biographies, picture books, and rows of games and creative opportunities is an extremely nostalgic memory for students...

Head of Upper School Melissa Alkire

Farewell to Melissa Alkire

Lucia Camp June 5, 2023

"Ms. Alkire leads with her love for students, families, and colleagues, said Head of School Ron Cino, “She understands that building community deepens the trust and belonging we need to foster an innovative,...

Censorship in Schools

Censorship in Schools

Dionne Peterson and Sofia Ramirez June 5, 2023

Website blocked by the school administration. Unable to access this source. Students across the country are greeted with this message on a day-to-day basis. As teachers incorporate more technology into...

Summer Essentials

Summer Essentials

Dionne Peterson and Sofia Ramirez June 5, 2023

1. Innisfree Sunscreen:   This sunscreen created by Innisfree–a South Korean cosmetic company–is the perfect affordable sunscreen that is nourishing and protective. This product contains SPF 36,...

Tool or Temptation?

Tool or Temptation?

Dionne Peterson April 10, 2023

Today, touch screens and desktop computers are an essential part of every classroom and a huge adjustment from the past for teachers. In this digital age, technology is now always being utilized in...

Theatre Kids; Beyond the Curtain

Theatre Kids; Beyond the Curtain

Cierra Nervo April 9, 2023

The journey of self discovery, the relationship between student and teacher, the traumatic events, and the great accomplishments are all key aspects of the spectacular production “The Curious Incident...

Santa Barbara Film Fest: Celebrating Cinema

Santa Barbara Film Fest: Celebrating Cinema

Luca D'Agruma and Alexandra Siegel April 9, 2023

Lights, camera, and action! This phrase is often used to describe the excitement and anticipation that comes with the start of a film or video production, and it perfectly captures the atmosphere of the...

In a Housing Funk

In a Housing Funk

Luca D'Agruma April 9, 2023

When 155 new housing units were proposed in the busy downtown Funk Zone, it should have been cause for celebration, but instead, there was vitriol.The SOMOfunk development, led by developer Neil Dipaola,...

How Warfare is Changing

How Warfare is Changing

Jackson Baltes April 9, 2023

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is considered to be a “conventional war” in every way, shape, and form. Columns of tanks, armored vehicles, artillery batteries and of course infantry, decide the course...

Eco Anxiety

Eco Anxiety

Elyse Weaver, Staff Writer April 4, 2023

Climate change has been a looming presence for the entirety of the younger generations' life. Millennials and Gen Z have grown up with the knowledge of a constant threat to their future and their world,...

By: Lucy Wang

The Rise of Formula One

Jinling Wang, Co-Lifestyle Editor April 4, 2023

"Five lights on. And it's lights out, and away we go in Monaco" In the midst of the night, 20 engines roar to life at 223 miles per hour as the stench of oil fills the air. Clouds of smoke fog up in the...

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