The U.S. Supreme Court Will Likely Overturn Roe v. Wade

By Ana Perez, 9th Grade Roe v. Wade was a landmark decision of the U.S Supreme Court made in 1973, where the Supreme Court ruled that the American Constitution protects pregnant women’s freedom to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restrictions. This decision struck down many federal and state abortion bans in various U.S states and fueled an ongoing debate on the legality … Continue reading The U.S. Supreme Court Will Likely Overturn Roe v. Wade

Sydney JoaMay 13, 2022October 9, 2022Leave a comment

Investigative

How has education shaped us?

By Carla López, 9th Grade To become successful in life, most people in society believe education is the base for it. As kids, we are told we need to get good grades in order to be someone in life, not only that but the pressure of it feels surreal like if we fail a subject the world will end. That’s absolutely fake. Going to school … Continue reading How has education shaped us?

Linnette CruzMay 12, 2022October 9, 2022Leave a comment

Current Events, Health

Pakistan and India are Living in Hell

By Carla López, 9th Grade Climate change has been a really talked topic nowadays. There are some that people don’t really take it seriously and just talk about it as a joke and mock people that believe in it and are actually doing something to help the environment. Pakistan and India should be proof enough to those who don’t take it seriously to make them … Continue reading Pakistan and India are Living in Hell

Linnette CruzMay 12, 2022October 9, 2022Leave a comment

Health, Investigative

Racial Bias in Medical Books

By Sofia Rojas, 9th Grade Racial bias is condemned as an unreasoned judgment made on an individual’s race. However, today racial bias in medical textbooks is threatening the well-being of POC citizens. For years, the medical field has misrepresented racial identity in patients. By 2014, the majority of U.S physicians had an implicit favor for white patients. In addition to a substantial number of medical … Continue reading Racial Bias in Medical Books

Linnette CruzMay 11, 2022October 9, 2022Leave a comment

Current Events

Governor DeSantis vs. Disney

By Ana Perez, 9th Grade The ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill is a controversial piece of legislation that was recently signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. This bill prohibits teachers from discussing topics related to sexual orientation with school children from kindergarten until third grade. The bill also allows parents to decide what is appropriate for the students to learn, and if the policy is violated, parents … Continue reading Governor DeSantis vs. Disney

Sydney JoaApril 26, 2022October 9, 2022Leave a comment

Investigative

Elizabeth Holmes: The fake promise of Silicon Valley

By Sofia Rojas, 9th Grade Elizabeth Holmes became the trending topic of entrepreneurs after she founded the blood-testing company of Theranos. But her image quickly remodeled itself after she was found guilty of 4 counts of fraud. So, who is Elizabeth Holmes? Elizabeth Anne Holmes is an American businesswoman who was born on the 3rd of February 1984. She initially dropped out of Stanford to … Continue reading Elizabeth Holmes: The fake promise of Silicon Valley

Linnette CruzApril 25, 2022Leave a comment

Current Events

Scientists Protest for Climate Change

By Carla López, 9th Grade Climate change is an extremely pressing problem for humanity and our environment. Although it is a naturally occurring phenomenon, the expansion of human industrialization has catalyzed it by inserting even more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere through cars, fossil fuel burning, etc. Scientists all over the world have put up a strong fight and warned the rest of the population … Continue reading Scientists Protest for Climate Change

Linnette CruzApril 21, 2022May 12, 20221 Comment

Current Events, Op-ed

First Black Woman To Serve in SCOTUS: Ketanji Brown Jackson

By Linnette Cruz, 11th Grade On February 25, 2022, American attorney and jurist Ketanji Brown Jackson made history by becoming the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court. Two months later on April 7, 2022, after a bipartisan group of senators voted 53-47 to advance her nomination, the nation is moved as they witness history in the making. The retirement of Associate Justice Stephen … Continue reading First Black Woman To Serve in SCOTUS: Ketanji Brown Jackson

Linnette CruzApril 21, 2022Leave a comment

Current Events, Investigative

Russian War Crimes in Ukraine: The Bucha Massacre

By Ana Perez, 9th Grade The Bucha Massacre was a series of Russian war crimes committed by the Russian Armed Forces in the city of Bucha in the region of Kyiv Oblast which involved the killing of civilians. Evidence of the massacre first came out on April 1st after the Russian forces withdrew from the city. The mayor of Bucha, Anatoliy Fedoruk, announced that the … Continue reading Russian War Crimes in Ukraine: The Bucha Massacre

Sydney JoaApril 19, 2022April 26, 20221 Comment

Current Events

Don’t Say Gay Florida Bill

By Mabel Soriano, 11th Grade In recent decades, the public acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community has risen. In 2015, the United States declared same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. However, the LGBTQ+ community is still battling to acquire rights already given to heterosexual individuals. Although prejudice is persistent, many advances have occurred. Well, until now. The Florida Senate passed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, … Continue reading Don’t Say Gay Florida Bill