Politics is one of the most important influences on daily life. Where students could once remain unaware of political developments, staying informed is now vital.
It is undeniable that attending Laguna...
Every new year, millions of people create resolutions in a frantic chase to reinvent themselves.
However, only 9% of people actually follow through with their resolutions, with a quarter of people quitting...
For three decades following the Cold War, the United States remained unmatched in terms of its political, economic, and military dominance. Faced with little international opposition, the United States...
No energy is perfect. Fossil fuels are the leading contributors to climate change, renewable energy is inconsistent, and nuclear energy is often viewed as dangerous due to catastrophes. The challenge is...
The defunding of PBS isn’t merely about budget, but what we value as a society. Public broadcasting in the U.S. was founded on the principles that access to education and information should not depend...
Freedom of speech stands as a dominant pillar in the Constitution that holds the very essence of what our country stands for. It allows citizens to critique power without the fear of retribution, but recent...
Eight years ago, it snowed in Santa Barbara in the most quintessentially Californian way possible: ash from the ever-growing Thomas Fire.
The ash entered the air, homes, and lungs of residents as an...
In an era where weight loss is no longer just a goal but a trend, the rise of Ozempic and similar medications has reshaped how teenagers, especially girls, see their bodies. Scrolling through TikTok or...
Since World War II, Congress has appropriated hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars in aid abroad, whether in the form of arms, unrestricted financial transfers, or humanitarian aid.
US interventionism...
On May 1, traditionally known as National College Decision Day, millions of eager students worldwide made one of the most significant decisions of their lives: choosing which college to attend for the...
Today, I appreciate math—but that wasn’t always the case.
It once seemed like a pointless chore. And, after even a quick glance around, it’s clear that aversion—or at least indifference—is the...
Like most of us, I find myself endlessly scrolling through random social media platforms without feeling like time is passing. 4:00 becomes the time to do homework, but I can’t seem to pull...
