By the end of the school year, most of us are long overdue for a break from grueling AP tests and stressful finals. With schoolwork out of the way and more excess free time, summer break can be a time to keep busy in your community. Volunteering is an important opportunity for students, so here are some...

Brandy Melville, one of the most popular teenage clothing brands, remains one of the industry's most controversial. Although recognized for its trendy crop tops and adorable pajama sets, Brandy is notorious for its unapologetically discriminatory marketing strategies. However, HBO’s new documentary...

Continuing his biennial trend of releasing albums, quintessential Gen Z pop star Conan Gray released his third studio album “Found Heaven” on April 5. Through the 13 songs of the album, Gray experiments with nostalgic notes, departing from his signature teenage bedroom pop sound and embracing ’80s-esque...

Teacher’s Appreciation Week is swiftly approaching, spanning from May 6th to May 10th, providing an opportune moment to honor the unsung heroes of education for their tireless dedication and hard work in shaping our futures. Amid uncertain times, especially the Reductions in Force (RIF) occurring in...

The full range of adolescence is best exemplified in the hot days of summer when the sun sets past 8:00 p.m. For some inspiration to live your teenage dream, here is a totally summer-y concoction of totally teenage media.   Movies Perks of Being a Wallflower: Awkward freshman Charlie, a...

Thou shall not lie. Thou shall not cheat. Thou shall not get caught, or you’ll end up with a bad song. JoJo Siwa’s new explicit single “Karma” was released on April 5th and its repetitive publicity and abnormal music video left the public in shock.    JoJo Siwa’s carefully crafted...

Nickelodeon made millions by filming shows that made up many people’s childhoods — at the cost of their own actors’ childhoods. The Max docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” documents abuse behind the scenes, bringing justice for its victims and accountability to the entertainment...

Summer is the perfect time to fill your youth with sentimental and heartwarming memories by living through aesthetic summer scenes from coming-of-age movies. Whether you want to have fun with friends or discover yourself, add these picturesque activities to your summer bucket list to romanticize life.   Swim...

Starting off his Oxford Academy career as the Boys Assistant Volleyball Coach and Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Head Coach in 2020, Anton Nguyen can now be seen taking his final strolls across campus greeting students and athletes alike. From mentoring on the court to keeping pupils on task in class,...

The world’s biggest music company, Universal Music Group (UMG), removed all of its artists’ music from TikTok following disputes over low artist compensation, AI protections, and copyright infringement concerns. This change affected all artists signed with UMG starting Feb. 1, particularly its smaller...