The American political system is one of the most unrepresentative in the democratic world; in the latest Presidential election, despite how incredibly contentious it was, only 55 percent of the population voted. The November 2018 midterms showed even more apathy among Americans, with only 50.1 percent, a scant majority, having voted for their representative in
The world was appalled when the Saudi Arabian government admitted that political dissident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi had been killed in Saudi consulate in Istanbul Oct. 20. Khashoggi, who had entered the consulate Oct. 2 to obtain marriage documents, was previously declared a missing person. Although the Saudi government claimed he had left the building
Recent comments made in a ninth grade class meeting have reinvigorated interest in Harvard-Westlake’s dress code. While the school has a better dress code than most in terms of language, the enforcement has been gender biased, and thus many students are looking to change the dress code, specifically its policy on bra straps. Students focused
In response to the sexual assault allegations against Justice Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump said outside of the White House on Oct. 2, it is “a very scary time for young men in America.” Indeed, it is a very scary time for young men, as well as young women. Sexual assault is growing increasingly prevalent
Right-wing populism is on the rise around the world and it shows no signs of stopping. In France, the National Rally (RN) has risen from a fringe Holocaust-denying party to the largest component of France’s delegation to the European Union and the second-most voted for party in the presidential election. In Italy, a Eurosceptic, anti-immigration
“The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” – Abraham Lincoln As the polls came to a close and the results of the 2018 midterm elections were announced, I anxiously watched my computer screen as the previously grey states became blue and red on the live online election map and wished that I had done more
Honors and AP classes are a big part of students’ schedules and should be taken to challenge them. But students who would prefer to take higher level classes in subjects which do not offer them in ninth grade often have a disadvantage, while students who prefer the classes that do offer honors in ninth grade
Dear Harvard-Westlake Students, As the new adviser of Spectrum, it is a privilege to advise such a prestigious, award-winning magazine. However, I hope to make it a rare occasion that you hear from me. Spectrum staffers pitch all articles, write and edit each article and design every page. I believe that this makes Spectrum a
Pursuing arts and crafts is a hobby that is overlooked more than most because individuals refuse to believe that it is beneficial. Students at Harvard-Westlake, strive to do our best at everything, but we tend to overthink what may benefit us. We as individuals claim that we have no time to do anything besides school
“Located in the southern part of Italy on the picturesque Amalfi Coast,” Travel + Leisure says, “the town of Sorrento is very small in size, but big on culture” (Travel and Leisure). Last summer I had the incredible opportunity to visit the south of Italy for a week. From experiencing the most exquisite food, to