Asian Americans are often underrepresented in politics due to their low voter turnout. The reasons for low voter turnout can vary, but are mainly due to the language barrier and the feeling of not belonging in American politics. When I was in sixth grade, my mom would cook my lunch: rice, beef rendang and peanut...
One of the most classic, unforgettable Hollywood stars of the 20th century was Marilyn Monroe. Born with the name Norma Jeane, Marilyn was a successful pin-up model during World War II before landing her first acting job. The actress and model who was admired for her beauty, voice, and elegance became the quintessential “sex symbol”...
As our country becomes more and more politically divided, students should embrace their responsibility to uphold democracy. As issues such as reproductive rights, climate justice, and marriage equality found themselves on the ballot this election, more and more young voters took their voices to the ballots and the streets with the intent of bringing change...
Throughout the school year, it is common to see students post on social media about where they will be attending college. For some people, this is a fun experience that allows people to celebrate their accomplishment and the accomplishments of others, but for other people, seeing these posts is full of anxiety over whether they...
Let’s face it: society is fascinated with serial killers. From serial murderers like John Wayne Gacy to Ted Bundy, people are absolutely enamored with the sheer spectacle of the crimes that these killers have committed. As a result of this, there has been a demand for content centered around such criminals and the acts they...
In 2022, data shows that more Americans listen to podcasts than have Netflix accounts; more than one-third, or 104 million, of all Americans listen to podcasts. Over time, podcasts have become more popular amongst many age groups because of their diverse topics, genres, hosts and guests. Students and faculty at WHS listen to a wide...
In just a single day, Taylor Swift shattered records once again. Over 184 million Spotify users streamed Midnights within 24 hours of its release and 785 million total streams in its first week. Swifties worldwide purchased a grand total of one million Moonstone Blue, Jade Green, Blood Moon, and Mahogany vinyls (along with the Target exclusive Lavender edition) that propelled herself...
This past Sunday, Americans moved their clocks back an hour as they transitioned from using Daylight Saving Time to using Standard Time. While many Americans appreciated the extra hour of sleep, they will very likely not feel the same way come March 12, 2023, when the clocks skip sixty minutes. In four months, not only...
Social media history was made on October 27, 2022 when business magnate and investor, Elon Musk, purchased Twitter for 44 billion dollars, giving him the controlling stake, an unprecedented position for a company of this scale. Furthermore, this takeover ranks as the third largest tech-sector acquisition of all time. While this acquisition has garnered ambivalent...
Who was Mahsa Amini? Masha Amini was a 22 year old Iranian woman who had gone on a trip with her family to visit the rest of their family in a different part of the country. She was stopped by the morality police, a special force in the police that enforced the strict dress code...