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Growing up Jewish during the holiday season
Strolling through the local Target and inevitably laying my eyes on the bright, giant Christmas tree used to be my least favorite holiday occurrence. To me, it was a reminder of the pathetic one-shelf display of Hanukkah stickers that resided in the very back corner of the store. I would beg my mom to…
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State laws should not be overwritten by cities
City wide governments should never be able to override state protected rights. This problem was brought up when certain cities in California attempted to ban abortion while the rights for this procedure is protected by state law. When abortion was denied as a federal issue when Roe v Wade was overturned June 24, 2022,…
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Becoming comfortable in my own skin
From a very young age, I knew I was gay. To be exact, I am a nonbinary pansexual, which means I don’t identify as a boy or a girl, and I am attracted to everyone. As a kid who grew up in a very heteronormative household, I never thought about anything outside of that.…
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Mental health support needs to help the mentally ill
According to my medical history, I have never had major problems with my health aside from appendicitis and the occasional flu. However, when looking closer you will see a history of mental illness. Notes from therapists and psychiatrists, hospitalizations for suicidal ideation and an attempt and admittance to a psychological facility in west Torrance.…
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Letter from the Editors
We have been through some of the most tumultuous and chaotic times in recent history, yet through it all, we at the Panther Prowler have been hard at work reporting the news; elevating marginalized voices. As editors-in-chief, we are immensely proud of all the work our staff has done despite all of the roadblocks.…
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Childhood pets grow old as we grow up
“You wanna go for a walk?” “Go potty!” “Want a treat?” “No barking!” These are phrases that every dog owner knows well and uses daily. As ridiculous as it sounds, this “baby talk” is woven into my everyday speech. My fear is that someday I won’t ever use it again. I don’t remember the…
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Stop the stigmatization of OCD
In reflecting upon my academic career, I have realized that my experiences were quite abnormal growing up. In preschool I had a horrible fear of cavities and would brush my teeth relentlessly. In elementary school, I would empty hand sanitizer bottles and scrub my hands until they were so dry they cracked and bled.…
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Valentine’s Day means more than romance
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year. Many people argue that it is the worst holiday because it is centered around romance, but in the past I have had just as much fun without a date on Valentine’s day as when I’ve had one. The first Valentine’s Day that I…
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Facing the highs and lows of school breaks
School breaks are a time for students to unwind from the pressure of school and spend time with family. As much as people long for a break, it remains a temporary getaway from stress in life. Even though no homework was assigned to me over fall break, I could still feel all the pressures…
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How “The Pretender” changed my life
A trip to the record store has always been like digging for gold to me. Feeling the worn edges of pre-loved albums as I skim through them is like sifting my gold pan, hoping for something to catch and reel me into a world of musical and lyrical heaven. This method of discovery began…