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Volume 31

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Navigating conversations around mental health

Maddie Morrison | May 29, 2019

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...

Influential Asian-Americans to celebrate Asian-American Heritage Month

Karen Wu | May 29, 2019

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...

Q&A Advice Column

Quincey Dern | March 22, 2019

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...

History of Government Shutdowns

Karen Wu | March 22, 2019

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...

Examining the effects of President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency

Tessa Augsberger | March 22, 2019

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...

Changes in technology prove to be unreliable

Melody Tang | March 22, 2019

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...

CRISPR & The Gene Editing Controversy

Natasha Clement | March 22, 2019

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...

Debunking Shane Dawson’s Conspiracy Theories

Keira Jameson | March 22, 2019

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,...

One year since Parkland, student activists prompted a rise in gun control laws

Caroline Jacoby | March 22, 2019

Feb. 14 marked one year since the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. Valentine’s Day, which should be a happy occasion, is now dedicated to remembering the 17 lives lost in this tragic shooting...

Documentary gives chilling look at scam music festival

Mia Feizbakhsh | March 22, 2019

It was supposed to be the most luxurious of music festivals, or at least that’s what the 5,000 people who bought tickets to Fyre Festival thought. Less than six months after the festival infamously...

Government shutdown affects Americans

Andy Seol | February 5, 2019

"I will build a great, great wall on our southern border and I'll have Mexico pay for that wall." These are the words of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump that became the foundation for his 2016...

HW students commutes vary greatly

Melody Tang | February 5, 2019

Harvard-Westlake’s (HW) middle school campus sits between some of the busiest freeways and canyon roads in Los Angeles. Without a doubt, getting to school in the morning can be a struggle every single...

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