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Attack the titan of anime stigma
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When I was younger, anime, an umbrella term used to describe Japanese animation, was a somewhat ubiquitous aspect of my life. I remember being encapsulated by the masterful landscapes and the compelling storylines. The detailed and vibrant animation created worlds that I was able to slip into and grow up in. Once I started…
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High schools should integrate more modern books
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Each year, high schools continue to include classical literature within the curriculum. However, many of these novels are not an inspiration to students and do not spark a love for reading. If anything, these novels tend to grab the attention of students who already enjoy reading and do not interest many nonreaders. By implementing…
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Mental health sinks as expectations rise
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Over the course of the pandemic, many people’s mental health experienced patterns of lows as COVID-19 kept us locked in from the outside world. Now that we have returned full time to school, students’ mental health continues to deplete as teachers assign an increased amount of workload with their rising expectations in students. Staff…
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Valentine’s Day means more than romance
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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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Gender neutral bathrooms can’t stay locked
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When I first started at this school, I was extremely happy that there was a gender neutral bathroom. This eased my thought of having to go into a bathroom I was uncomfortable in. However, the first time I tried to use it, it was locked. I tried again a few days later and it…
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India’s history must be taught correctly
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Growing up in an Indian family, I’ve always been aware of India’s history of colonization, so when I was assigned a project about it, I expected to see articles describing the horror India faced. When looking through the school’s database, however, I was shocked to find the featured articles were solely narratives praising the…
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Be original- not revisional
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If the internet is any indication, many people take issue with Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree” and its illustration of extreme selflessness. Its famously melancholy ending has the tree give itself up fully for the convenience of the boy. However, playwright Topher Payne missed the nuance of this finale in his recent rewrite. He…
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New Year’s Resolutions push away change
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With the start of the new year, resolutions are resurfacing in popularity. Whether it’s to eat healthily, exercise, study more, or develop a routine, resolutions cover a significant portion of January and February. However, they’re normally forgotten by about March and April. New Year Resolutions are mere excuses to attempt to better one’s life.…
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CVUSD should not endorse private education
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When it was announced that Carden Conejo School, a non-denominational private school in Westlake Village, could face termination of their current lease with CVUSD, parents and Carden alumni alike expressed their discontent with the notion. The possibility of termination comes after the district was alerted to an impending shift in ownership of the private…
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Women in history are inspirational
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From a young age, learning about women in history was inspiring, as they showed me how to use my own power to create a legacy for myself. In third grade we were supposed to give a report on a person in history. While dressed up as that person, we were supposed to stand in…