Like so many of my Asian peers, my first-generation Vietnamese parents had a tendency to instill various conservative ideals and beliefs from my very early childhood. Immigrating from war-torn Vietnam,...

2020 has been a rough year. This is why people are eager to travel for the holidays to see loved ones and end this challenging year on a good note, but that might not be a good idea.   According to...

As high school students, we stress about turning in assignments on time and the pressure of passing tests crucial to our grades. We worry about a certain math problem we can’t seem to solve or the fact...

Recent developments have been made for a COVID-19 vaccine, after the pandemic has stayed for months around the world. Yet while there are vaccines available, none have been made or are allowed to be...

Segerstrom High School has a two year physical education requirement for its students. Students can fulfill this requirement by taking P.E., joining a sport, or doing marching band. Typically, most students...

Confronted by the coronavirus pandemic, the subsequent economic shutdown that has overwhelmed businesses and families, the looming ramifications of the death of the Notorious RBG on the Supreme Court,...

Though this video game came out several years ago, in 2015, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate had only grabbed my attention as of recently, and ever since then, I have only delved deeper into this franchise.  Taking...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students at Segerstrom High School have been required to participate in distance learning since school let out on March 13, 2020, which was the last day students were on campus.  Entirely...

Some of my favorite books of all time were about characters, particularly females, who were morally ambiguous and had a tendency to pursue their goals ruthlessly.  With this in mind, I am constantly...

Born in Brooklyn, New York, on September 8, 1941, Bernie Sanders is a good Democratic presidential candidate who seems to be set on winning the election in November. Ever since 2007, he has been serving...

Valentine's Day is all about love. To show appreciation, we like to give presents that mean something to each other. Some people will buy gifts, or others will make their own. It's said handmade gifts...

It’s the time of year again where sophomores are presented with the opportunity to become a Simon Scholar. The Simon Family Foundation is an organization that grants $16,000 scholarships, along with...