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China rocked by wave of protests
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Over the past several weeks, thousands of Chinese citizens took to the streets to protest against the repression and totalitarian rule of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), who have ruled the vast country unopposed since 1949. The protesters took to the streets using blank paper, which has become an iconic symbol used by dissidents…
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Increased fights are a symptom of post-pandemic student strife
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It is no secret how pervasive and impactful the effects of the pandemic have been on everyone, with students at the forefront. High schoolers are angry and traumatized, and because they are not equipped to handle the depth of emotion they feel, the positive campus culture we were accustomed to pre-COVID has devolved into…
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New variants of COVID-19 are concerning scientists
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For the past two years, the entire world has been living in the COVID-19 pandemic, but as case numbers drop and mask mandates are lifted, many people find themselves asking how much longer COVID-19 will continue. Scientists say that COVID-19 is entering the endemic phase, which means it is easier to be controlled and…
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Mask mandates are being repealed around the US
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According to the CDC, as of March 2, the current 7-day moving average of new deaths has decreased 18.8 percent, dropping the numbers to 1,674, compared with the previous 7-day moving average of 2,063. These numbers are public and are updated regularly through an online website (Center for Disease Control: Coronavirus), seven states have…
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Perception of COVID-19 changes through generations
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Most teenagers have the reputation of living with a false sense of invincibility. We are known for living recklessly, whether it is driving too fast on the road or misusing drugs. Now due to the pandemic, living recklessly has a different meaning. However, being a teenager is no excuse to disregard masks and safety…
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Omicron Variant sneaks into California
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With the first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant being detected in late November in South Africa, the variant has quickly spread into the U.S., reaching as locally as Alameda County, California. One confirmed case of the variant that was reported on Dec.1, appeared in a vaccinated individual who traveled to South Africa and…
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Cross Country gets another chance to run at Nationals
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When the Nike Cross Country Nationals (NXN), which took place in Oregon, were cancelled on Sept. 24 due to new COVID-19 outbreaks, a new event was organized in its place. Newbury Park cross country and track coach Sean Brosnan and other cross country coaches from the county developed a new championship titled Runninglane Cross…
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COVID-19 vaccine mandated for California schools
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On Oct. 1, California became the first state to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for schools. This mandate affects grades seven through 12 and applies to all schools, public and private. However, it will only affect students once the vaccine is fully authorized for ages 12 and above. The mandate could be in effect by…
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Students Must Continue to Mask Up
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Within the first few weeks of school, my family received messages from the school that told us about my classmates who have contracted COVID-19. I knew the first email would be inevitable. But as more started filling my parents’ inboxes, it began to put into perspective just how rapidly the virus is spreading around…
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Booster Shots are the next step in fighting off the pandemic
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The surge of the COVID-19 Delta Variant brought on new challenges for our world to face. The CDC (Center for Disease and Control Prevention), decided that booster shots are needed to fight this rapidly evolving virus. A booster shot is most commonly given after two rounds of a specific vaccine to encourage the…