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EARN IT Act proposed in Congress
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The Senate Judiciary Committee has proposed the EARN IT Act of 2020, short for Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act, sponsored by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R, South Carolina) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D, Connecticut). This new piece of legislation creates a commission that will establish practices to combat online child sexual…
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We should decide what we are defined by
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On the morning of Feb. 15, 2020, the world was hit with the impact of British celebrity Caroline Flack’s tragic suicide. The news headlines and social media posts that ensued encouraged being kinder, more conscious and respectful of the quiet suffering everyone faces. Yet, every headline or post always seemed to precede Flack’s name…
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Baking is bittersweet
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As a child, I would watch my grandma as she made all sorts of cookies and pies, wanting to be as skilled as her. I remember how I would help her make pie crust, laughing at her curse as she struggled with the dough. She helped me learn how to bake, showing me how…
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Mental illnesses are no joke
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As our society evolves and advances, stress and anxiety levels have rapidly increased, leading to mental illnesses and the struggles that come with them. According to Recovery Village, one in five Americans today suffer from mental illness. This era has brought awareness about mental health disorders and its treatments, as more students and adults…
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Sonic dashes his way onto the big screen
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As videogame movies go, Sonic is just your average live-action adaptation, nothing special. In terms of Hollywood, however, Sonic is entirely unprecedented. Never before has a movie been completely revamped due to input from fans. Most of the time the studio just goes ahead and disappoints everyone. This time, after a couple of months…
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Tired of the same old message
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Every year, students are expected to read several pieces of literature in their English classes. As a sophomore, this year’s books are quite disappointing compared to last year’s, repeating the same similar message along with useless fluff. William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies” aims to inform people on how much we are naturally…
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Barre class blows our minds
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The term “barre” is not commonly heard of, yet taking a barre class is one of the most exciting activities to try. Barre is a workout mixture of ballet and pilates, and is a class taken while using a ballet barre for the guidance of certain movements. Studio Barre, located in Newbury Park, offers…
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Time flies by, spend it wisely
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As I enter the second half of my senior year, I am able to reflect on not only my high school experience, but my childhood as a whole. With college looming over me, I cannot help but worry about leaving my family to study in an entirely new place. Sure, a change in scenery…
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Stop using Coronavirus as an excuse to be racist
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Regardless of how much you know about the Coronavirus crisis, you know it exists. From there, the ignorance and miseducation surrounding it ranges from simple misunderstandings to the exaggeration of Coronavirus’ severity. The Coronavirus is not a tool of justification for your shameless racializing. Whether manifested in your racist jokes disguised as “dark humor,”…
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Girl Scout cookies bite my heart
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Ever since I was five, sweets have always been my favorite food, more specifically cookies. Girl Scout cookies were first introduced into my life during my elementary school years, and looking back as a senior in high school, I can say with confidence they remain my favorite brand of cookies. As the cookie-selling season…