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The problem with self-diagnosing mental illnesses

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, social media has made it easier for misinformation...

Pursuing passive income is chasing an active lie

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 they effortlessly make thousands of dollars...

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 that the program would violate due process, equal...

The ways ChatGPT can change a classroom

The ways ChatGPT can change a classroom

Rachel Yoon, Managing 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 excitement over this new platform, responses to...

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 clique of far-right representatives, voted present...

Megan Thee Stallion: Misogynoir in America

Megan Thee Stallion: Misogynoir in America

Justin Le, Editor in Chief 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 humanity— rooting from the normalization of...

Gun violence is not a shot in the dark

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 to harm. The teacher, Abigail Zwerner, who is now...

The misogyny of Andrew Tate’s toxic takes

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 of “advice,” poisoning the minds of his viewers,...

China relaxes COVID-19 travel restrictions

China relaxes COVID-19 travel restrictions

Rachel Yoon, Managing 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 been eased, as well as a few regulations with international...

Kanye West’s antisemitism should not be tolerated

Nandita Bussa, News Editor 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 both Twitter and Instagram. As one of the most influential...

Michelle Steel's win: A loss for Asian Americans

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 became heated, the power of the Asian vote...

Disastrous Decision: Elon Musk finalizes his plans to buy Twitter

The Downfall of the Blue Bird; Twitter’s Ugly Musk Mess

Eshmom Haque, Sports Editor December 19, 2022

From Nov. 4 to Nov. 8, Elon Musk sold 19.5 million Tesla shares to acquire Twitter for $44 billion. Stemming from Musk’s evaluation that the company is losing $3 million a day, he believes that he has the answer to solving Twitter’s inability to profit. However, Twitter's new era under Elon Musk...

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