The Gamut

The district’s activism needs more action

Justin Le, Staff Writer • May 11, 2023

From inattentively posting social causes without context to supporting organizations with misleading messages, AUHSD’s performative activism fails to uplift its students and educate on important matters. The district needs to step out of its comfort...

The problem with self-diagnosing mental illnesses

Miriam Santos, Staff Writer • March 10, 2023

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lockdown served as a period of self-reflection and self-care for many, which has aided in the increase of mental health awareness recently. Although the discussion surrounding mental health is a net positive,...

Pursuing passive income is chasing an active lie

Trisha Phan, Editor in Chief • March 10, 2023

Popularized by social media, passive income refers to a self-sustaining source of income that a person isn’t actively involved in beyond initial maintenance. A quick search on these platforms will find an overabundance of videos from influencers claiming...

CARE courts don’t care for homeless autonomy

Anjali Suva and Christine Nguyen • March 10, 2023

On Jan. 26, a coalition of civil and disability rights organizations filed a lawsuit petitioning the California Supreme Court to strike down Senate Bill 1338, also known as the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program, arguing...

The ways ChatGPT can change a classroom

Rachel Yoon, Opinion Editor • March 10, 2023

In Nov. 2022, the emergence of the advanced algorithm ChatGPT took over the internet. From essay writing to solving differential calculus, this technology is a calculator, human mind, and professor combined into one. Despite the worldwide commotion and...

The dangers of the “Freedom Caucus”

Eshmom Haque, Sports Editor • February 6, 2023

On Jan. 3, the House of Representatives commenced their vote on the esteemed position of Speaker of the House, with Republican leader Kevin McCarthy predicted as the winner. In the first few rounds of voting, 15 Republicans from the Freedom Caucus, a...

Megan Thee Stallion: Misogynoir in America

Justin Le, Staff Writer • February 6, 2023

On Aug. 20, 2020, rapper Megan Thee Stallion revealed on Instagram live that she was shot by Tory Lanez, another music artist. The internet quickly turned her vulnerable moment into an opportunity to send hate, death threats, and blame, disregarding her...

Gun violence is not a shot in the dark

Lavanya Shyamsundar, Managing Editor • February 6, 2023

On Jan. 6, the United States was once again shocked by a school shooting at Richneck Elementary School in Virginia. The perpetrator was a six-year-old student. Within days into the new year, the first grader shot his teacher in the chest with the intent...

The misogyny of Andrew Tate’s toxic takes

Michelle Choy, News Editor • February 6, 2023

Andrew Tate, a 38 year-old British-American with a net worth of $700 million, can be described as a famous social media personality, a former professional kickboxer, and a misogynist. Tate spreads sexist, violent, and hateful ideas online under the guise...

China relaxes COVID-19 travel restrictions

Rachel Yoon, Opinion Editor • February 6, 2023

After nearly three years of strict COVID-19 precautions, China has relaxed its border controls for citizens to reunite with the rest of the world. Since Jan. 8, the border restrictions and quarantine period between mainland China and Hong Kong city have...

Kanye West’s antisemitism should not be tolerated

Nandita Bussa, Staff Writer • December 19, 2022

The famous rapper Ye West, formerly known as Kanye, has yet again been under fire for his recent controversies. From wearing White Lives Matter (WLM) shirts with conservative pundit Candance Owens to posting anti-semitic tweets, West has been banned on...

Michelle Steel’s win: A loss for Asian Americans

Anjali Suva, Senior Staff Writer • December 19, 2022

With the onset of the Nov. 8 midterms, Northern Orange County saw the rise of two Asian-American candidates — Michelle Steel (R) and Jay Chen (D). As the fight for District 45, consisting of Cypress, Buena Park, Fullerton, Garden Grove, and Los Alamitos...