Collapsing onto their bed after a stressful school day at Lynbrook, a student absentmindedly opens their phone. From one Instagram reel to another, the clock suddenly strikes 3 a.m., but all they can remember...
In 2024, Oxford University Press named “brain rot” its word of the year, marking a new level of social relevance for the term — though it has existed in popular culture for decades, appearing in...
“Crash out,” “slay,” “basic” and “ate”: these are all widespread slang terms, often assumed to come from younger generations, the Internet or even brain rot. In reality, before they became...
Sporting a “Brat” shirt, a vibrant green owl strikes a pose outside Charli XCX’s concert venue, while 20 flashy owl heads bop to pop music under strobe lights inside. This surreal scene wasn’t...
Two days after the re-election of President Donald Trump, California Governor Gavin Newsom and other Democrats called for California to “Trump-proof” itself — the process of enacting policies or...
In November 2023, for the second time, Elon Musk unveiled a new model of Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck, flaunting the design that was intended to aesthetically capture the quality of its speed and...
A housing crisis has plagued California since the 1970s, fueling numerous legislative attempts to curtail a dire lack of affordable housing over the years. Most recently on the 2024 California general...
In a transitional kindergarten classroom at Dilworth Elementary School, a poster containing neopronouns has garnered controversy, as some parents believe that it is inappropriate for children to learn...
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Hair plays a big role in strengthening identity, self-expression, confidence and culture.
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Heat waves around San José in early October reached record-breaking October temperatures, affecting sports and daily life.
Industrialization during the last few centuries...
Beneath the heat of a relentless Southern sun, shackled hands work tirelessly in the fields; backs straining against the weight and echoes of slavery in the modern day. The Thirteenth Amendment is often...
