One action by Governor Gavin Newsom protected the lives of 737 people on California’s death row, designating they stay in prison rather than be executed. Newsom halted any further actions of capital punishment, or the death penalty, in our state. Though this argument is complex, conversations are finally taking place to rewrite and reconsidered our
Shin-sen-gumi offers ramen in a traditional sense but with bursting flavor in their house-made noodles, delicate broth and tender chashu pork joining together to take it to another level of deliciousness. Not only does Shin-sen-gumi have great ramen, each customer can customize it to fit their taste ranging from the firmness of the noodles to
Daniela Quintero-Varsity Track Why and why did you start running track? I started running when I was eight years old because I was a midfielder in soccer and realized that soccer involved a lot of running. What is your favorite moment of this season? Although it may seem simple, going to the river for a
“Us,” a horror-comedy with undertones of societal commentary, is an archetypal film for its director, Jordan Peele. Embodying both his strengths and weaknesses, “Us” reveals Peele as a wonderful comedy writer and horror director. However, “Us” suffers from not being able to effectively transition from one tone to another and its discomfort with ambiguity. “Us”
Students at Harvard-Westlake (HW) are fortunate enough to have a library full of books highlighting different minority groups and a very talented group of English teachers, but these values are not reflected in our curriculum. HW can achieve diversity by introducing books that highlight women, people of color and LGBTQ+ people in their curriculum. This
Toni Harris became the first woman to get a full college football scholarship and now plays for the Central Methodist Eagles. While Harris had troubles finding schools that would allow her to play football, the Central Methodist Eagles offered her the opportunity to play, and her teammates embraced her as a fellow Eagle. Harris played
The Crack Shack fulfills its promise of making high-quality fried chicken. Its menu is extremely creative, providing a refreshing approach to fried chicken. The Crack Shack is a Southern Californian restaurant that aims to bring an imaginative, sophisticated take on a traditional menu. It focuses on using high quality ingredients and preparing fried chicken, a
Where Saint Patrick’s Day comes from Saint Patrick’s day is a widespread holiday honoring Irish culture and Saint Patrick. This holiday’s rich history dates back to 387 C.E. when Patrick was born in Roman Britain. When Patrick was in his early teens, Irish pagans attacked his home and kidnapped him. Although St. Patrick’s day is
Immediately after the news of ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ broke, article after article cast the parents as victims of a messed up college application system or that the parents acted out of a misguided sense of love. The overall sentiment being “Who doesn’t want the best for their kids?” However, this left me wondering: Were the
Adam Levine, The Super Bowl LIII halftime performer, took off his shirt exposing his nipples during his halftime performance. This act raised anger amongst many viewers, because Janet Jackson’s 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance caused uproar and a damaged career when she suffered from a wardrobe malfunction exposing her own nipple. During Jackson’s Super Bowl