Others that have been caught up with online media around the end of 2022 have been coming across a trend of people putting themselves through a filter to become a drawn image. This is known as AI art. These programs have invaded the online space due to how easy it is for them to produce art. This program has sparked...
Concerts: A great experience or a waste of time
Concerts Are Amazing by Ken Sanabria I stood there waiting for singer Role Model to come out on stage. My body was sweaty and full of excitement. Fans around me screamed as his hit song “Death Wish” played. Soon, everyone made a beeline toward the stage. I thought to myself, “Man, I love concerts.” The nature of entertainment has always...
Diversity Among the Disney Princesses
It is very nice to see Disney expanding the diversity of their characters. Most children grow up watching Disney movies and want to see themselves in the characters they hold as role models and the inspiration for their wardrobes for Halloween and beyond. For a large majority of children, they simply do not fit the fair skin, blond hair/blue eye...
A High Schooler’s Worst Enemy
Procrastination, time management, and balancing classes can be a student’s worst nightmare, but with the right strategies, balancing the stress of high school is possible. It’s 9 p.m. and you just came back from work. You decide to relax and spend some time decompressing. That’s when it hits you: you have an essay that’s due at midnight. You start to...
A silent voice: why Asian Americans don’t vote
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 sauce. I sat down with...
It’s Important To Start Establishing Credit
Recently, around Verrado, a company has been advertising the importance of credit. The mobile banking app, Step, was started by a pair of financial industry veterans to help teens not make catastrophic money decisions that would affect them for possibly decades. Signing up for 10 credit card offers located around college is a mistake. It’s easy to fall for because...
Anxious or Stressed over School? Try Meditation!
The first term is coming to a close at BHS and many students, including myself, are working like crazy trying to ensure a solid report card. Tests, projects, and homework assignments leave so many feeling overwhelmed and in need of a coping mechanism: meditation might be a solution for you. It certainly isn’t going to lift all school-related stress, but...
Bravo, Vince!
14 years ago, a writer on the show “X-Files,” Vince Gilligan, wrote and directed a pilot for a series on AMC called “Breaking Bad.” Upon receiving positive reviews from critics, more and more episodes were then made, to even higher praise. After the finale in 2013, the series had evolved into an entire universe. Breaking Bad has spawned numerous web...
Most High School Athletes Will Suffer Sports Injuries
What are the chances of high school athletes getting injured during their four years of high school? A whopping 90% of student athletes get some kind of sports related injury. All student athletes take on big risks by participating in sports. Some risks come with higher odds than others. The top three high school sports that rack up the most...
“Blonde” Isn’t As Classy As Marilyn Was
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” of the 50s with her...