The Decline of the Third Place
What are third places, why do they matter, and why are they dying out?
Jonathan Yu and Sanjana Bhupathi
• February 28, 2024
Hot Take: Let Go of the Handshake
Handshakes are a typical, quintessential greeting. Most people do not question they, and even more do not realize that they are a poorly-designed gesture fraught with sanitary concerns and social complications.
Jonathan Chen, Staff Writer
• February 27, 2024
Beyond the Drama: The Grey’s Anatomy Effect and Medical Media Misrepresentation
Grey’s Anatomy and other medical television drama series can foster unrealistic expectations from patients and family members due to the way patients with trauma are portrayed on television
Nailah Cannon, Staff Writer
• February 19, 2024
Unmasking the Illusion: Female Empowerment in Media
"Girl Power": A Limiter or a Gateway?
Brooke Hulbert and Rachel Santos
• February 19, 2024
Chaos and Nationalism: A Global Balancing Act
The popularity of nationalism has often fluctuated throughout history, rising and falling in different countries at different times. However, there has been one common thread that provides a consistent explanation for why nationalism rises: chaos.
Anik Chobe and Anika Bhutani
• February 19, 2024
Designer Babies: Humanity’s Future
It is hoped that gene editing technology will revolutionize our society; however, is it worth the risk and the lack of diversity that will inevitably result?
Siddharth Belegere and Manvik Johar
• February 19, 2024
Apple vs Android
The Ultimate Showdown: Apple vs Android
Varnika Arun and Faith Borrello
• February 19, 2024
Penalties and Politics: A Look at the USWNT
Despite their dominance throughout their history, the US women's national team has been harshly criticized for its loss in this year's World Cup. But is the criticism all about the team's performance?
Varnika Arun
• November 26, 2023
What if… the Marvel Cinematic Universe Just Stops?
Whether you’re a fan of the MCU or not, there are constant trailers and promotions of the latest content everywhere: it's unavoidable. But are Marvel movies truly cinema?
Sanjana Bhupathi
• November 26, 2023
The Fracturing of the Republican Party
Despite various leaders advocating for moderation in both parties, the issue of polarization cannot be equally attributed to both sides of the political aisle. Rather, it is the increasingly rightward shift of the Republican party that has driven modern polarization.
Navya Tyagali and Anik Chobe
• November 26, 2023
Comfort and Confidence: The Case for Sweatpants
Perhaps it's time for schools to reconsider their bans on sweatpants.
David Liu, Staff Writer
• November 26, 2023
Degrees of Stress: The Bay Area’s High School Pressure Cooker
In this landscape where high achievement is seen as a birthright and success is measured in algorithms and accolades, students are the ones having to shoulder the cost of living up to these overwhelming expectations.
Anika Bhutani, Rachel Santos, and Allen Qi
• November 26, 2023
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