Academics

The Future of the SAT: Is it Dying?

By Ana Perez, 9th Grade The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States, although they are also used in certain Canadian universities. It was implemented in 1926 and its grading methods have been changed several times throughout the years. The College Board develops, publishes, and owns the SAT, a private non-profit organization; but even though they … Continue reading The Future of the SAT: Is it Dying?

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Investigative

Is Higher Education Worth It?

By Linnette Cruz, 11th Grade Many high school students reach their senior year and realize that they never really considered what they would like to do with their life beyond high school. Most don’t even realize that there are many different types of colleges they can apply to, and the different paths they can take to achieve their dream jobs or prospective goals. “Should I … Continue reading Is Higher Education Worth It?

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Investigative

Conversion Therapy: A Nightmare Dressed as a Daydream

By Mabel Soriano, 11th Grade Elliot Page once said, “This world would be a lot better if we just made an effort to be less horrible to one another.” This statement is unquestionably true. People are dreadful in many ways, but probably the worst is lack of acceptance. Nowadays, there has been a lot of improvement and progress defending the LGBTQ+ community. However, some political … Continue reading Conversion Therapy: A Nightmare Dressed as a Daydream

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Health, Investigative

Euthanasia and Assisted Dying

By Sofia Rojas, 9th Grade Euthanasia is the medical procedure of deliberately desisting a person’s life to relieve chronic suffering. Over the years, the assisted suicide and euthanasia rates have spiked. Normally, it’s a multifarious process that includes many factors like local laws, physical and mental health, and the belief system of the person and family imposed.  Euthanasia is a controversial procedure, that’s why it’s … Continue reading Euthanasia and Assisted Dying

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Breaking News, Health

Trials for Pfizer’s Omicron-Specific Vaccine Have Begun

By Sydney Joa, 11th Grade Ever since the appearance of the relatively new and highly-contagious Omicron variant, Covid-19 vaccine-makers have been fine-tuning the original vaccines to help fight the rapid spread of the virus. Despite the fact that those who have been vaccinated and boosted seem to be better protected against Omicron-related severe illnesses and hospitalization, the highly contagious variant has nonetheless resulted in a … Continue reading Trials for Pfizer’s Omicron-Specific Vaccine Have Begun

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Breaking News

Supreme Court Will Hear Affirmative Action Challenge at Harvard and UNC

By Linnette Cruz, 11th Grade Affirmative action is known as the act of “positive discrimination”. It is a government policy that takes minority groups and gives them a small advantage in college admissions (meaning that their admission will not be based on merit alone) in the hope of mending the societal issues of racial bias, essentially creating a balance between white applicants and applicants of … Continue reading Supreme Court Will Hear Affirmative Action Challenge at Harvard and UNC

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Academics

What are the future plans of New Horizons’ Class of 2023?

By Mabel Soriano, 11th Grade There are many aspects that can influence your future. It could be money, family issues, politics, health, diseases, among others. However, when many things are uncertain, it is important to have a plan, whether broad or specific, in which you can establish what your future might look like. One of those loaded decisions is higher education and there are many … Continue reading What are the future plans of New Horizons’ Class of 2023?

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Current Events

Tonga Volcano Eruption: A Brief Overview of What Happened

By Sydney Joa, 11th Grade The undersea Tongan volcano Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai erupted this past January 15th, leaving thousands of people without houses, supplies, and connectivity. The eruption produced a huge cloud of ash, earthquakes, and tsunamis that made it all the way to Peru’s coasts, Alaska, the United Kingdom, Russia, as well as the shores of Australia. With NASA stating that the volcanic explosion was hundreds … Continue reading Tonga Volcano Eruption: A Brief Overview of What Happened

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Sports

Novak Djokovic’s case brings back talk of Australia’s immigration policies

By Sydney Joa, 11th Grade Novak Djokovic’s chances of winning his 10th Australian Open championship, a well-known annual tennis tournament, were put in jeopardy last week after the government denied him entry and terminated his visa. The Serbian top-ranked tennis star stated on social media that he arrived in Australia with a medical exemption from Victoria’s state government, which he believed was likely to exempt … Continue reading Novak Djokovic’s case brings back talk of Australia’s immigration policies

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Current Events

The Saga of Elon Musk Not Paying Taxes

By Ana Perez, 9th Grade Elon Musk, the richest man on Earth with a net worth of $263B, more than 40% of the general population, refuses to pay his taxes because he sucks. In 2018, he paid nothing in federal income taxes despite his fortune as a billionaire. So, why is it that the richest man in the world refuses to pay taxes? Greed and … Continue reading The Saga of Elon Musk Not Paying Taxes

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