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Labubus, matcha and Dubai chocolate create community
My room is a museum, littered with ancient items from the past and modern artifacts. In my closet sit my old Crocs and checkered Vans, and under my bed, my first-generation iPod is in a cracked pink case. But beyond this collection of mementos are physical reminders of the past. I refuse to believe…
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Soccer coach charged with murder of teenage boy
13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez was reported missing by his family on March 30. Previously, Hernandez had taken a train ride to Lancaster, CA, to complete odd jobs for a friend. When his family tried calling him, a friend answered and claimed Hernandez could not come to the phone. On April 2, authorities discovered a…
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A binational canal is necessary to fight climate change
California’s Salton Sea was once a shining resort town of the 50s and late 60s; reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell canvas. The 21st century paints a destroyed ecosystem, with water levels dropping by 11 feet from 2005 to 2022, consequently exposing shorelines (playa). The playa harbors toxic dust, causing the prevalence of lung diseases…
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Perception of COVID-19 changes through generations
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…