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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Entertainment, Investigative

The Future of Post-pandemic Broadway

By Linnette Cruz, 11th Grade It is no surprise that the COVID-19 crisis has affected every aspect of our everyday life ever since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the virus a global pandemic in March 2020. The rampant virus has managed to transform the way we work, shop, and live in our current society–and the global theater industry has been no exception. Due to … Continue reading The Future of Post-pandemic Broadway

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Current Events, Entertainment

Spotify Wrapped, Corporate America, and Internships

By Sydney Joa, 11th Grade At the beginning of December, every single Spotify user receives their very own Spotify Wrapped–a comprehensive analysis of their annual listening habits on the app. Then with a click to share it, people go on Instagram, Twitter, and even TikTok to show off their music tastes with a certain enthusiasm that you don’t see every day. In a way, Spotify … Continue reading Spotify Wrapped, Corporate America, and Internships

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Investigative

Chile Polarized By Presidential Elections

By Linnette Cruz, 11th Grade On Sunday, November 21st, Chilean citizens headed straight to the polls to vote in Chile’s presidential, parliamentary, and regional elections. Since Chile operates using the two-round (or runoff) system and no candidate received an absolute majority of the vote, the second round of ballot casting will be held on December 19th. This election is one of the most divisive in … Continue reading Chile Polarized By Presidential Elections

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Current Events

What Princess Mako’s Marriage Could Mean for the Japanese Royal Family

By Sydney Joa, 11th Grade Princess Mako of Japan’s modest civil ceremony last month, devoid of the grandeur that royal weddings tend to presume, marks her change from Princess Mako to Mrs. Mako Komuro. Adopting her college sweetheart and commoner Kei Komuro’s surname and status has not only raised questions about Japanese imperial household laws but also about gender equality and human rights under the … Continue reading What Princess Mako’s Marriage Could Mean for the Japanese Royal Family

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Investigative

Tennessee Court Judge Illegally Incarcerated Black Children For Years

By Linnette Cruz, 11th Grade Based on research released during the month of October by WPLN News and ProPublica, eleven members of Congress submitted a letter to the US Department of Justice on October 13th, 2021, requesting that it start an inquiry into the juvenile justice system in Rutherford County. This is due to the fact that in 2016, eleven black children–including those under the … Continue reading Tennessee Court Judge Illegally Incarcerated Black Children For Years

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Current Events

Self-Critical Companies, Capitalism, and TikTok

By Sydney Joa, 11th Grade Over the past couple of years, the TikTok app has soared in popularity among younger demographics, slowly developing into a global phenomenon. Major corporations and media outlets hopped on the TikTok bandwagon to increase their visibility among the younger user population, attempting to reach this new base of potential customers. This isn’t much of a surprise given that the app’s … Continue reading Self-Critical Companies, Capitalism, and TikTok

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