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Influencers are always the ones implementing new trends. In the past, social media trends mainly consisted of dangerous challenges that viewers conducted to impress others, but now the need to impress lies in unrealistic beauty standards and consumerism.

Behind the Screens: How Influencers are Damaging Society

Mason Rafferty, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
The pressure of staying relevant online leads to real-world issues for both influencers and their followers.
In the past few months, Korean makeup brand Tirtir has expanded their shade range for their Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation to include thirty different colors, a large expansion from the three that were previously offered.

K-Beauty is Made for Koreans

Kailie Sicolo, News Editor
October 22, 2024
Recently, Korean Beauty brands have been a hot topic of conversation concerning their very limited shade ranges.
Gentle parents attempt to uplift children without pressure, but this ultimately crushes them.

‘It’s Okay’ Isn’t Enough

Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer
October 17, 2024

There’s a popular belief in today’s parenting world that gentle parenting—characterized by calm conversations and comforting pats on the back—is the best way to raise emotionally healthy children....

Men have begun painting feminists into something they’re not.

Why do people hate feminists?

Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor
October 16, 2024
Misinterpretations of feminism and a dislike towards their beliefs have resulted in a decline in self proclaimed feminists over generations.
Fall Drink Frenzy

Fall Drink Frenzy

Brooke Weyandt, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024
As the seasons change, so do people’s crazy cravings for Starbucks fall drinks.
Trump lacks the appropriate ideologies to properly educate students.

EDITORIAL: Trump Politics Promote Ignorance in the Classroom

Southwest Shadow, Editorial Board
October 14, 2024
Conspiracy theories and party indoctrination being pushed by the right is now making its way into the minds of students.
Trumpinocchio

Trumpinocchio

Venice Jingco, A&E Editor
October 8, 2024
Like the classic tale of Pinocchio trapped by the whale—former President Donald Trump was fact-checked multiple times during his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. At certain points, Harris effectively targeted Trump with jabs at his rallies, distracting him from answering.
The divide between opportunity and affordability grows wider within today’s academic landscape.

You’re Not Behind, You’re Just Poor

Adrienne Vera-Perez, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2024
The academic playing field has become increasingly uneven, spotlighting the widening class divide that separates high schoolers.
Arts lecturer Dr. Rachael Gunn, ‘Raygun’, competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics in breakdancing, managing to not earn a single point across the three rounds of the event.

Breakdancing does not need Raygun

Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief
September 13, 2024
Australia’s Olympic performance was an embarrassment to the sport of breakdancing and not something the debut event needed.
What CAN I eat?

What CAN I eat?

Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor
September 12, 2024
The spread of over exaggerated, non-verified nutrition facts on the internet has led people to become too anxious to eat.
Campaign Financing

Campaign Financing

Ethan Bull, Opinion Editor
May 31, 2024
Charging forward with yet another business venture, former President Donald Trump has publicly launched Trump Media & Technology Group under the stock ticker DJT.
The series’ addicting colors and lessons have kept viewers watching for over fourteen years, and it doesn’t seem to have any decline coming soon. Photo Credit: Hasbro Studios

‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ was Peak Children’s Television

Gray Barranco and Arcade Encarnacion
May 9, 2024
There are very few shows out there that make an effort to teach its viewers lifelong lessons in the way this show does.
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