Why Pulp Remains Relevant
Lukas Luna, Writer
April 8, 2019
The Britpop boom of the mid-90s was not something that was meant to last. This was made readily apparent by the genre’s numerous strong ties to the British culture of the day. Once society had moved on from the issues these bands sung about, the movement began to die a slow death as its artists too...
The Problem with College Admissions
Jasmine Fernandez, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2019
I’m the first to admit it’s easy to get sucked into the college rat race. The anxiety that strikes that August before senior year is disarming and makes for vulnerable students—entire forums and conversation threads are dedicated to stress about the college application process, including “College C...
Climate Change at the World’s Doorstep
Alexis Gutierrez, Writer
March 8, 2019
With climate change being a hot topic in the last decade, the public has started to notice the intense weather differences that were predicted to happen if human-made emissions continued to increase at their current rate. The effects of the impending global climate change are becoming more clear. ...
National Emergencies: Border Wall
Diego Martinez, Writer
March 8, 2019
Over the last four decades, the United States has deemed the border wall an emergency since Reagan’s administration, and the Trump administration has recently declared it a national emergency. One side of the political spectrum questions the logicity of the order, and the other is glad to see Presid...
Power 4 Periods: Normalizing Periods
Nicole Alvarez, Writer
February 20, 2019
250 million women around the globe do not have access to feminine products. This is why Downey High School’s Power 4 Periods club is having their annual drive on March 7. The drive will help raise feminine products to send to these women in need as well as spread awareness. Power 4 ...
Largest Single Group of Migrants Dig a Tunnel to Their Future
Nicole Alvarez, Writer
February 12, 2019
Tucson, Arizona – The largest single group of migrants were reported crossing the U.S. border by digging tunnels under the border wall. 376 people were arrested on Jan. 18; 176 of those migrants were children and 30 out of those 176 were unaccompanied or without a parent or guardian. In order to take c...
Covington High: Spin Doctoring or Discrimination?
Diego Martinez, Writer
February 6, 2019
On Jan. 20, students from the Catholic school, Covington High, went to protest at the March for Life rally in D.C. near the Lincoln Memorial, to spread awareness on abortion and protest their beliefs. The majority of the mainstream media (CNN, ABC, The Washington Post, New York Post etc.), adamant ab...
The Passion of LA Comic Con
Alexis Gutierrez, Writer
November 14, 2018
Los Angeles Comic Con is a three day convention that took place from Oct 26 to Oct 28. The event is for fans of various genres of comic books, TV shows, movies, and video games. I saw fans dressed in cosplay as their favorite characters, fans who came looking for specific types of special edition comics...
Kavanaugh Confirmed: A Matter of Due Process or Prejudice?
Diego Martinez, Writer
October 29, 2018
Republican Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed as Supreme Court Justice on Oct. 6 after a tough battle against a sexual assault allegation by Christine Blasey Ford and it is clear that the liberal left is not pleased with the outcome. Kavanaugh was put into the Supreme Court in a close vote at 50-48 with D...
The Undeniable Obsession with Apple
Nicole Alvarez, Writer
October 12, 2018
On Sept. 14, Apple’s event announced their newest iPhone, the iPhone Xs and Xs Max. The iPhone Xs and Xs Max promises an improved camera, sharper screen, and other new features that make anyone want to rush out and buy it. However, most of the new and exciting features are not too different from...