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Celebrating Ramadan in Quarantine

Celebrating Ramadan in Quarantine

Dareen Abukwaik June 4, 2020

Last year, I wrote an article about the struggles of celebrating the Islamic Holy Month of Ramadan during AP testing and while in school. Little did I know just how much would change within 11 months,...

My Eating Disorder is Glamorized by The Media

My Eating Disorder is Glamorized by The Media

Cindy Chen June 4, 2020

I’ve never been a fan of exercising. The idea of sweating, being out of breath, and the pain I associated with it always prevented me from working out, but there were no such obstacles when it came...

What Corona Induced Quarantine Has Taught Me

What Corona Induced Quarantine Has Taught Me

Uma Attreya June 4, 2020

I’ve always been told to look at the bright sides of things, find a silver lining, no matter how bad things get. Usually, it’s easy, because the answer is that whatever I’m upset about won’t...

As COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise, Getting Sick Isn’t The Only Thing On the Minds of Asian Americans

Cindy Chen June 4, 2020

*This article was written before what is now happening in the black community. I do not intend for this to undermine the importance of BLM and the struggles the black community faces on a daily basis....

“The Bubble Phenomenon”

Cindy Chen April 17, 2020

A bubble exists when people are surrounded by beliefs they generally agree with while being sheltered from opposing perspectives. These types of “bubbles” can distort people's understanding of the...

The Importance of Black History Month

The Importance of Black History Month

Dareen Abukwaik March 1, 2020

February is a month that is associated with multiple events, such as Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and a leap year every 4 years. It is also known as Black History Month in the United States;...

How to (Not) Deal with Procrastination

How to (Not) Deal with Procrastination

Dareen Abukwaik February 1, 2020

Procrastination, defined as “the action of delaying or postponing something” according to Google, is something that high school students regularly deal with. Whether it be putting off their homework...

Top Resolutions of 2019

Top Resolutions of 2019

Tyler Nicosia January 5, 2020

As 2019 comes to a close, many people begin to think about what they want to change in their life by making a New Year’s resolution. Even though nearly everyone makes a resolution, according to a study...

Enjoying the Season

January 5, 2020

By: Braelan Drollas This time of year evokes everything “Hallmark.”  I love the sparkly decorations, the happy, nostalgic sounds of holiday music, lights in the windows at night, and the hustle...

The Misrepresentation of Muslim Women

Dareen Abukwaik November 30, 2019

I have come to realize that Muslim women, especially the ones that wear hijabs, never seem to be represented accurately in American television shows or movies. This hit me when I was scrolling through...

Don’t Call Me Exotic

Emmanuelle Feria November 29, 2019

“You look so exotic!” “Where are you from?”  “What are you?”  Mixed people, including myself, hear these phrases so often that it’s practically the norm. I belong to the growing demographic...

What Makes a Teacher Great?

What Makes a Teacher Great?

Dareen Abukwaik November 29, 2019

What comes to mind when you hear the word “teacher?” For some, an authoritative figure pops into their head. For others, they picture a supportive figure. Teachers help students acquire knowledge...

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