Artificial Intelligence WILL change the world, whether good or bad is up for debate. The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapid. With our reliance on AI for everyday use, the speed at which it will grow will continue to speed up as the years go by. According to Bergur Thormundsson from Statista, “In 2020,...
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Kim Kardashian’s Obsession with Selena: Kim’s Habit To Make People Roar With Rage
When Kim Kardashian posted photos of herself dressing up as Selena, a rumor quickly arose that she might try wearing the actual famous Selena dress next. The red velvet dress was the last dress seen on Selena before she was assasinated, and people aren’t excited about the idea of Kardashian wearing it. Well known around...
TikTok subculture inspires teens to read
On an average school day, after school, sophomore Lisa Tao spends 30 minutes on TikTok, scrolling through countless videos. One video she comes across offers a video that suggests “The Bell Jar,” written in 1963 by Sylvia Plath. Intrigued by the recommendation, Lisa decides to look more into the book and the author’s background, which...
Building a personalized schedule: broken down
BREAK IT DOWN. The most important part of the schedule-building process is identifying goals that a streamlined schedule will help to achieve. There are only 24 hours in a day. Crafting a routine is the first step to grasping control over a personal schedule—it helps take the challenge out of an extremely rewarding process. The...
Role-playing game builds community through stories
A die clatters on a tabletop. Players hold their breath as numbers flicker across it, cheering when it stills: the wizard’s player rolled a high enough score to beat a hag! Someone clears their throat and begins to describe the mysterious opening that the hag guarded. Spread over multiple game sessions, a full Dungeons &...
What Your Favorite Season Four ‘Stranger Things’ Character Says About You
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past month or so, you’ve surely heard about the fourth season of Netflix’s iconic show, Stranger Things. This season brought a new level of intensity, answered questions, opened new doors and introduced the world to a lineup of new characters alongside the beloved cast from former...
The Forever Golden Girl
A tribute to Betty White When you “girlboss” a little too close to the sun for a little too long, many celebrities find themselves falling out of relevance. However, actress and icon, Betty White, had a unique experience most famous figures can’t relate to she connected to a multigenerational audience. Grandparents might know her from Life...
“Top Gun: Maverick” – Inspiration or letdown?
“Top Gun: Maverick” was released this past month, successfully bringing back the same magic from the original movie despite being released 36 years later. When I think of classic 80s films, one of the first movies that comes to mind is “Top Gun,” starring Tom Cruise as Naval aviator Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. For some, “Top...
Celebrating the Arab American Communities
During April, Arab culture and the Arab American communities in our nation are recognized and celebrated for their contributions to America. April is a time to learn about Arab culture and traditions. Contrary to popular belief, the word Arab is not the same as the words Arabic and Arabian. Arab refers to the people, Arabic...
The Batman is the best of the Caped Crusader films
The Batman is what some might consider to be a “work of art.” Almost every aspect of the film is perfect, and the movie most definitely compensates for its extensive runtime. Olympic Heights senior Thomas Pardo describes The Batman as “peak comic cinematography,” and said that “there could have been nothing better.” With this movie and Suicide Squad, DC is...