In June 2014, Massachusetts native and singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor released her single “All About That Bass.” It currently sits at Number 4 on the Billboard 100. Since its release, Trainor’s single has received criticism from audiences for “skinny-shaming,” which literally means shaming women for being skinny. The “All About That Bass” music video on YouTube …
Summer is often a time for change. Many teenage girls see summer as an opportunity to alter or experiment with new things since school is out. The most popular hair trend I've been seeing this summer is ombréing—or dip dyeing hair. This gives the appearance that top half of your hair is a different color …
I slept over at my friend's house one summer night because we had big plans to try some Do-It-Yourself recipes. We were more than excited to save a couple bucks by making our own beauty products that are worth around $10 at the cosmetic and beauty store. However, the some of results looked like nothing …
Students in the Writing for the Media class were tasked with trying out new food and writing about their experiences. These are their stories: Cameron Kaneshiro ('18) I am not a very big fan of Hawaiian food, especially not lau lau. To me, it just smells bad. Sadly, I am the only person in my …
By Danielle Toda ('15) and Aaron Wilford ('15) Monday, August 11. The day that could make or break your school year. With one flash, your best or worst moment could be captured in 1,260 yearbooks for all of eternity. Luckily, we are here to help you take the picture you'll want to send to your …
You’ve heard this before: Adults complaining that life has been taken over by computers and social networking, and that we are now walking zombies glued to our smartphones. The older they are, the more begrudging these techno-critics seem to be toward today’s advancements. But is technology really ruining generations to come? Is it the cause …
On the first day of school, I walked with weary eyes and lazy steps to meet the rest of my sleepy classmates. Thankfully, the 2014-2015 high school council revived us with a game that soon had the entire school jumping in the bleachers. After close examination of the council, I have concluded that a team this great …
The power to vote for the student council gives students the ability to choose who they want to be their leaders. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and there are many factors that influence students’ votes. These factors can range from the grade level of the candidate, the candidate’s actual speech, to the favors …
In this year's most-anticipated dystopian film, Divergent, there is everything from secrecy to danger, followed by a generous serving of romance, of course. If you fell head over heels for Hunger Games and Twilight, this film is right up your alley. Based on the 2011 book series by Veronica Roth, Divergent is about a seemingly ordinary …
The following is a response to two student editorials on the recent change to the school’s handbook policy regarding “zero-tolerance offenses.” To see an explanation of the original decision, click here. First off, I wanted to take the time to thank Danielle Woo and Alex Mai for their well-thought and articulate editorials. As I stated …
