In the ever-evolving landscape of celebrity culture, the once-captivating allure of luxury and fortune has lost its glitz and glamour. Amid the destructive COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing financial crisis, the public is no longer tolerant of celebrities unabashedly flaunting their wealth, prompting...

Holiday season is around the corner —but what should be a “season to be jolly” is one of stress and worry for many American consumers who feel financially burdened by its cost. There are many whose financial situations do not allow them to prioritize gifts during the holiday season. While a...

Near the end of October, renowned singer Selena Gomez issued an impassioned statement to her millions of followers on Instagram declaring a social media break from the “horror, hate, violence and terror that's going on in the world.” Happening mere weeks after the terrorist attacks on Israel and...

“Conscious,” “sustainable,” and “eco-friendly.” Beneath this veneer of environmentally friendly language and earthy colored packaging, companies fail to uphold their sustainable image. As consumers place greater value on green industries, corporations must take action with structural changes...

Distinguishing it from other public high schools in California, Oxford Academy’s infamous entrance exam is arguably its most defining aspect.  Every year, hundreds of sixth grade students from across Orange County take a challenging, three-hour exam in hopes of making their way into the #1 public...

In a success-focused world, the constant drive to optimize productivity has plagued Oxford’s student culture.  Social pressures push students to squeeze every drop of spare time into something "worthwhile," often hidden in habits like working during lunch and staying up late to finish "just one...

Thanksgiving, the widely celebrated holiday dedicated to celebrating loved ones and feasting on warm, homemade food, has a dark underlayer beneath the surface of its story. Despite having a joyful sentiment, the idea of gratitude is sugarcoated, as the origins tell a false narrative of what the mainstream...

On October 19, 2022, DEA agents seized approximately 12,000 pills of fentanyl, a potent synthetic drug, at the LAX airport — all hidden in “Skittles”, “Whoppers”, and “SweetTarts'' boxes. With Halloween just around the corner, the unregulated spread of opioid usage poses a major concern for...

Corruption has lurked beneath the City of Kindness’s superficial veneer for ages, as exposed by an investigative report released in July of this year. The dark side of Anaheim continues rearing its head in the city council’s biased approach to Measure A, calling for more regulation and awareness...

On Sept. 23, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a flurry of pro-LGBTQ bills into law. These new laws focus on placing protections on LGBTQ students, such as requiring school teachers and staff to eventually undergo LGBTQ competency training and mandating at least one gender neutral restroom in public...

The recent scandal involving the Youtube channel "8 Passengers,” a parenting-focused family YouTube channel, has reminded consumers yet again of the unregulated nature of the trend. After their twelve year old son was found malnourished and neglected, it came to light that parents Kevin and Ruby Franke,...

A 6-3 vote from the U.S. Supreme Court on June 29 has shot down race-conscious affirmative action in the college admissions process. What this means for students across the nation is an uneven playing field crafted by a long history of racism in the American education system. Without measures sustaining...