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Lessons Learned: How JCHS Shaped My Journalistic Journey

Lessons Learned: How JCHS Shaped My Journalistic Journey

Emmanuelle Feria June 22, 2021

Upon entering high school, I knew that I wanted to continue writing beyond my 8th Grade English class. I can thank Mrs. Salvanto for piquing my interest in creative writing, especially writing more...

Despite The Pandemic, Students Take AP Exams In Person

Emmanuelle Feria June 14, 2021

"Via College Board" To the benefit of students across the country, AP Exams resumed more normally this year. Even the second wave of the pandemic couldn’t stop College Board from charging students...

Why Minimizing Hate Crimes Hurts Asian Americans

Why Minimizing Hate Crimes Hurts Asian Americans

Emmanuelle Feria April 19, 2021

It’s no secret that COVID-19 has exacerbated long-existent racial tensions in America. From the rumors that COVID-19 started in China to people’s ardent avoidance of Chinese restaurants, Chinese...

JCHS’s New BIPOC Student Union

JCHS’s New BIPOC Student Union

Emmanuelle Feria March 13, 2021

The BIPOC Student Union--started by senior Jackie Li and advised by Mrs. Cunningham-- is a club meant to encourage amicable discussions surrounding race issues and a means to spread awareness of the...

WandaVision Analysis: A Head-Spinning, Psychological Take On Suburbia

Emmanuelle Feria March 13, 2021

*This article contains spoilers. View at your own discretion*  WandaVision, Marvel’s newest release, has garnered much attention and speculation from Marvel fans throughout the world and...

Why Calling The Liberal Arts “Useless” Is Counter-Productive And Un-American

Why Calling The Liberal Arts “Useless” Is Counter-Productive And Un-American

Emmanuelle Feria February 7, 2021

“Sometimes you have to do what pays the bills and do what you love on the side,” an adult who had majored in engineering confessed after expressing my major of choice. It seems this is the “advice”...

“Trouble Don’t Last Always” & Neither Does Euphoria Fans’ Wait For The Second Season

Emmanuelle Feria December 24, 2020

"collider.com" “Euphoria,” the teen drama HBO series starring Zendaya as drug addict Rue, premiered over a year ago in 2019, striking a chord in youth culture and America....

Dup Bap: The Perfect Restaurant To Satisfy Your “Kwarantine” Cravings

Emmanuelle Feria December 6, 2020

"yelp.com" Dup Bap--a Korean, family-owned restaurant in town-- has recently opened, serving authentic, high quality Korean dishes such as Kimbap, Dduk Bok Ki and Japchae, along with its delicious...

In Defense of Anti-Maskers

In Defense of Anti-Maskers

Emmanuelle Feria November 2, 2020

*The following piece is purely satirical and meant for entertainment purposes only* Donning our colorful masks while strolling through the store, we encountered a critical threat. Armed with unsound...

Kid Krow Album Review

Kid Krow Album Review

Emmanuelle Feria June 4, 2020

  The long awaited album has finally come. Kid Krow was released on March 20, 2020. While Conan is no rookie to song release and production, this was his first album to come out, containing...

Parasite: A Hauntingly Brilliant Portrait Of Modern Society

“Parasite”: A Hauntingly Brilliant Portrait Of Modern Society

Emmanuelle Feria March 1, 2020

I recently saw the movie “Parasite”. While this movie came out months ago, specifically October 2019, it has resurfaced in the media due to the impressive awards it has won recently. “Parasite”...

Jojo Rabbit: Not Your Typical World War II Movie

Emmanuelle Feria January 5, 2020

  “Jojo Rabbit” is a movie about a little German boy named Jojo Betzler, who is a member of the Hitler Youth. Jojo is trying his best to become the perfect Nazi, but can never quite meet the mark....

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...

Conan Gray: Voice Of Our Generation

Emmanuelle Feria October 25, 2019

 Conan Gray, a 20 year old American teen from Texas, didn’t think much about his songs when he released his first EP, “Sunset Season.” He didn’t anticipate much as he sat alone on his bed, writing...

Reflecting on the Burning of Notre Dame

Reflecting on the Burning of Notre Dame

Emmanuelle Feria May 2, 2019

  On April 15, 2019, the beloved cathedral of Notre Dame suddenly burst into flames. The fire continued until April 16, blazing through the night. Parisians were taken aback and could not believe their...

Oh, I’m Not a Feminist!

Oh, I’m Not a Feminist!

Emmanuelle Feria January 28, 2019

*The following piece is purely satirical and meant for entertainment purposes only* “Oh, I’m not a feminist!” said the man.  “Do you believe in equal rights for men and women?” asked a woman....

Crazy Rich Asians & the Importance of Representation

Crazy Rich Asians & the Importance of Representation

Emmanuelle Feria October 24, 2018

I recently went to see the highly acclaimed movie “Crazy Rich Asians,” an adaptation of a book of the same name written by Kevin Kwan. “Crazy Rich Asians” is a romantic comedy revolving around...

You’re Special…Just Like Everyone Else

Emmanuelle Feria January 29, 2018

Remember, you're very special, just like everyone else. Hop aboard the special bandwagon, along with the rest of the humans on this Earth. In other words, no one is. Oh the irony! Let´s be honest, you...

Magnolia Journal Review

Emmanuelle Feria November 21, 2017

Magnolia Journal is a magazine made by HGTV´s “Fixer Upper” stars, Chip and Joanna Gaines. Chip and Joanna Gaines are a demo and design couple from Waco, Texas. In this magazine they help couples...

Birth Order: Perks and Downfalls of being a MIDDLE CHILD!

Emmanuelle Feria October 24, 2017

Assuming you clicked on this article because the headline picture triggered you, you probably are a middle child, if not, you will hopefully will enjoy this article as well. Well, you probably guessed:...

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