Summer is here and there are many ways to spend this summer other than the usual summer homework, academic tutoring, and swimming around in the ocean. There are many opportunities throughout the summer that can be enriching and beneficial. During the summer, there are many ways to have fun but also help out the…
Over the years, plastic pollution has been increasing and this just puts more harm to the environment. To make matters worse, plastic can not biodegrade and this means plastic can last forever. Additionally, toxic chemicals leak out and affect human health by entering the body and exposing them to cancer, birth defects, and other ailments….
The debate regarding vaccinations has existed since vaccines were first invented, with one side arguing the dangers of the act itself and the other, the consequences. Vaccines are, arguably, the greatest public health achievement in the history of mankind, and has helped prevent a multitude of diseases, including but not limited to polio, diphtheria, pertussis,…
Recently, there has been a surge of abortion bans across several states in the US. States that have passed these bans include Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, and Utah. Republican lawmakers have recently passed abortion bans in several states with the intent of going up to the Supreme Court and overturning Roe…
Many times on the news, we witness young children share their stories of abuse, vividly describing the pain and suffering they’ve encountered. However, despite the accusations, everyone, including the alleged abusers, has a right to a trial, as one of our Constitutional rights. As great as these rights are, the system itself currently works against…
For many women, changing their name after getting married can be considered a tradition and has become an important part of many people’s lives. Some women think of changing their names as mandatory, others as an option. Either way, name changing after marriages goes far back into our history and far into our future. The…
Urban Outfitters is an ongoing trendy apparel and lifestyle store for teens and adults. It is a very popular fashion store among both male and female teens because Urban Outfitters sells a variety of items such as beauty products and lifestyle, not just clothing. Recently, the company has dropped a surprising announcement that particularly…
We have all broken the rule or seen someone break the rule at school: chewing gum. Although we may be allowed to chew the flavored rubber in some classes, we may not be allowed in others. So, the question is “Why do some of our teachers hate to see gum in our mouths?” We know…
Have you ever wished to have a person whom you can really trust? Someone who you can express all your concerns to and get guidance from? A mentor is someone who is wise and plays the role of both a trusted teacher and friend. The act of mentoring consists of a series of small…
The 46th Annual Fiesta Days Memorial Parade took place on May 27, 2019 in downtown La Cañada Flintridge. Many organizations and parade participants walked the route or rode in vehicles for about a mile on Foothill Blvd between Loma Vista and Commonwealth. Many people came out in honor of Memorial Day and to support…
