My Anxiety Does Not Control Me: A Personal Essay
By Kathleen Lynch, Staff Writer The words kept echoing in my head, “My anxiety does not control me. My anxiety does not control me…” and yet, I couldn’t help but…
Hooked on Horror: Why Do We Enjoy Being Scared?
ADRENALINE: The psychology behind our love for haunted houses and horror movies leaves us feeling better than ever. By Crystal Hsueh, Staff Writer As the leaves begin to change and…
Does Harvard University Discriminate Against Asian American Applicants?
QUESTIONABLE: Harvard University faces a lawsuit regarding its admissions on the basis of race. By Sophia Santoso, Staff Writer In the past, the admission of students into universities on the…
Pink Slip for Your Loose Lips — or Tweeting Fingers
RAMIFICATIONS: Calling a group of people “lying skanks” can result in one losing his job, and it isn’t because of his underlying political stance. By Alex Flores, Staff Writer FOX…
LSU Loses a Star
MOURNING: Louisiana State University (LSU) suffers the heartbreaking news of the loss of one of their star basketball players. By Sarah Salmeron, Staff Writer Student safety has increased in most…
Class is in Session: Mental Health 101
UNPRECEDENTED: New York introduces a new mental health curriculum for schools across the state. By Roman McCree, Staff Writer New York becomes the first U.S state to require mental health…
Harry Styles: The New Rockstar
ROLE MODEL: Harry Styles isn’t just a teenage superstar anymore, but an icon for the generations. By Guinivere Kimber, Staff Writer Let’s make something clear: Harry Styles is no longer…
Music Tastes Good: Hunger Satisfied
FESTIVAL: My first hand experience of the Music Tastes Good food and music festival. By Emma Carson, Staff Writer On September 29th and 30th, Long Beach hosted the third annual…
Brett Kavanaugh: All You Need to Know About the Supreme Court Nominee
CONSERVATIVE: Questioning continues for Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the empty seat on the Supreme Court. By Isabel Morehead, Staff Editor On September 4th, the Senate Judiciary Committee…
Where Should We Draw the Line With the “Like?”
OBSESSIVE: Could a community’s fixation on social media status be detrimental? By Chloe Vega, Staff Editor Imagine waking up in the morning to the gentle chirping of birds outside and…