The College Board’s Environmental Context Dashboard Was Not Made for the Greater Good

Noelia Arteaga, Sports Editor

June 6, 2019

Filed under Opinion, Top Stories

The College Board's Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) Adversity Index is a terrible idea.

The Paw’dCast: Olivia Jade and The College Scandals

Noelia Arteaga, Tessa Bertine, Holly Rusch, Leila Taherian, Isabella Williams

May 29, 2019

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Opinion

I argued with someone who believes rape isn’t a “real issue.” Here’s what I learned.

Taila Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Health/Lifestyle/Tech Editor

May 26, 2019

Filed under Opinion, Politics, Top Stories

Here, I broke a rule of Instagram that I advise all people to follow: Never read the comments under a political post.

Representation: More Than Just People on a Screen

Mira Sahi, Staff Writer

May 10, 2019

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Opinion, Top Stories

A study by GLAAD reports that roughly 12.8 percent of characters in media are LGBT+. Fewer than half of them aren’t stereotypes and cliches. Not just who is represented on TV but also how they are represented matters, and when it comes to the queer community, we have a long way to go.

Is the Spotlight Shone on the Right People?

Kianna Koeppen, Diversity Editor

May 3, 2019

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Opinion, Top Stories

When you think of a musical, play, movie, television show, or some form of visual entertainment that tells a form of a story, what roles do you think of? The lead actor with a crisp jaw line, handsome complexion, and stunning talent? The gorgeous actress whose stunning beauty matches their talent? The brilliant director who managed to pull it all together in incredible accuracy?

Beyoncé’s “Homecoming”: The Beauty of Black Culture, Education, and Motherhood

Taila Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Health/Lifestyle/Tech Editor

April 24, 2019

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Opinion, Top Stories

Two hours and 17 minutes of Beyoncé. What more could the world want?Netflix released Homecoming: A film by Beyoncé on April 17, 2019. This documentary detailed renowned pop singer Beyoncé’s phenomenal concert at the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival in April 2018. Reported as a deal worth about $60 million, Homecoming is one of Beyoncé’s three upcoming projects with Netflix.

Why Being Polite Isn’t Always a Good Thing

Taila Lee and Chloe Postlewaite

April 14, 2019

Filed under KQED Youth Takeover, Multimedia, Opinion, Top Stories

We’re 16-year-old teenage girls, so naturally, we were at our local Starbucks, working on a school project. We were having a conversation when a 20-something-year-old man approached us and asked if we had Uber.

Khalid Unites His Music With Cinema in “Free Spirit”

Taila Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Health/Lifestyle/Tech Editor

April 4, 2019

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Opinion, Top Stories

When I first heard Khalid was making a short film based on his new album, I was instantly intrigued. One night only. In theaters. A fan event.

Billie Eilish Stuns With a Haunting Debut Album

Taila Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Health/Lifestyle/Tech Editor

April 1, 2019

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Opinion, Top Stories

Billie Eilish, a bold, blue-haired 17-year-old from Los Angeles, released her debut album WHEN WE FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? on March 29, 2019, quickly obtaining the top five spots on the U.S. Spotify charts.

Inequality in Accessing Higher Education

Leila Taherian, Local News Editor

March 21, 2019

Filed under Opinion, Top Stories

The wealthy upper class has a stark advantage over the majority of college applicants, even if they don’t commit fraud to get admitted.