As an anonymous Harvard-Westlake (HW) seventh grader exited the Munger Library, they witnessed the many complaints of their fellow classmates. These students expressed – not for the first time – annoyance at the repetitive nature of their Library and Technology class because they had already learned the skills taught in that class during elementary school.
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Lil Dicky released his new single “Earth” April 19, three days prior to Earth Day, a year after his last song “Freaky Friday” was released. He featured 30 guest vocalists to play roles in his video, which has given Dicky an upper-hand on other concurrently released songs. Including many singers of different genres, such as
With the prevalence of conversations surrounding mental health, it is becoming increasingly important to clarify terms pertaining to mental health and spread awareness for the many mental health issues that those in our community may struggle with. This article attempts to aid readers in navigating conversations about mental health and to answer several of the
From the wildly popular film “Crazy Rich Asians” to the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad, Asian-Pacific Americans have had a huge impact on the United States. “Crazy Rich Asians” is notable because its an all-Asian cast, a rarity in a movie industry mostly populated by white actors and actresses. However, the movie could’ve been
Dear Q&A, Hey, I want to try a new sport with a couple of my friends, but my parents aren’t really supportive. It’s not like they don’t want me to succeed, they just want me to focus more on schoolwork and my other extracurriculars. What should I do? I don’t want to let my friends
Congress has prevented another government shutdown by reaching an agreement that Trump signed on Feb. 15 which keeps the government open through Sept. 30. However, it does not include full funding for Trump’s wall, resulting in Trump declaring a national emergency to build a border wall. The last government shutdown took place over funding for
The House of Representatives voted to terminate President Trump’s declaration of a national state of emergency Feb. 26. The president had proclaimed a national state of emergency over issues related to illegal immigration at the border between the United States and Mexico during a press conference Feb. 15. The House, in which the Democrats hold
From 1976 to 2019, Apple has become an integral part of everyday life for its customers. 43 years ago, Apple released its first computer, the Apple I. This invention was the start of a company that is now valued at over a trillion dollars. The Apple I was a very basic, skin and bones type
Humans have always been fascinated with redefining the laws of nature. From orange carrots, which used to be white, to almost every breed of dog and even to purple tomatoes and frost-resistant trees, humans have been captivated by manipulating nature for their benefit. Humans have been working to transform DNA for thousands of years. However,
YouTuber and conspiracy theorist Shane Dawson released two videos in a series about various conspiracies. His channel is made up of mainly conspiracy videos, on the topics of pop culture, well-known companies, and even historical events. After his newly published video called “Conspiracy Theories with Shane Dawson,” was released some of the companies in question