We can all agree that it’s a bit messed up how, in young adult fantasy books, the “Chosen One” always happens to be just a kid, right? Like, this person has barely hit puberty, and they’re...
The most ironic thing about Hollywood is that the number one thing many audiences tend to prioritize is “authenticity.”
There’s a new standard in media these days in which people expect complete...
When I was a freshman, I wasn’t involved in many activities. The few activities I was involved in had very little commitment, so most of the time, I just went home bored after school. I finally decided...
Athena Wu, Print Entertainment Editor
• April 19, 2024
It’s over. All the olympiads that took over my life and controlled my self-worth, all those endless hours hunched over a textbook and grinding practice problem sets — it’s over. I can confidently...
Editor's Note: As of print time April 8, House File 2586 had only been approved in the House. Since then, House File 2586 passed the Senate April 10 and is being sent back to the House for final adjustments...
Have you ever watched a show that’s so good you’re left waiting in anticipation for the next season to come out, fingers crossed that it doesn’t turn into a hot mess? Chances are you have. Why do...
Comic books and superheroes are not just for boys to enjoy. But they certainly are curated for them.
At a glance, it seems like I’m stating the obvious, and I am. But despite this being such an...
The term “blockbuster” has lost a lot of the meaning that it once had. Pre-internet, people would round the block to make sure they bought their over-the-counter tickets to new movies as soon as possible....
In 2012, we went to the ballot box in our school libraries to cast our vote for either Mitt Romney or Barack Obama. We randomly filled out a ballot either based on who we heard our parents talk about more,...
It was 4:30 a.m. in Wadi Qadum, East Jerusalem, and Nawaf Salaymeh was startled by aggressive knocks on his door. When opened, Nawaf saw 10 Israeli soldiers gathered around his house, ready to arrest his...
In the age of “cancel culture” and sensitivity training, it is easy to feel as though people “can’t take a joke” or are “too woke” to have any fun. With people readily prepared to spread...
When West’s new Advisory class started this year, few could predict the backlash from students. An anonymous Instagram account, @students_against_advisory, created a petition to remove it, which has...
