On April 26th, Cohorts A and B will be joining to become one in-person Cohort, going to school 4 times a week as opposed to the old model with students attending in-person class twice a week. Face masks will be worn at all times, with 3 feet minimum distance in class and social distancing required..
High School and Middle School MESA teams move onto state competition
The middle and high school MESA National Engineering Design Competition teams will be moving onto the state competition hosted by University of California, Los Angeles after placing first in their respective levels. The competition occurred on April 9th, with the awards given out on April 10th. There, the teams learnt that they had both placed..
The Rise of Eating Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic
*Note: this article talks about eating disorders. If you may get triggered by this topic, I highly suggest you click away. Please read at your own discretion. Although the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives, many studies have shown that eating disorders have been exacerbated by the social isolation..
The Bell Jar: Inside the Corners of the Human Psyche
We all know the feeling after reading a book filled with such raw intensity and drama. These are the moments that resonate in our heads, keep us up at night thinking about the story's characters, content, and scenes carved into our eyes. And as it is a privilege to experience such a feeling of being..
Nintendo, Capcom, Konami and More are all Confirmed to be in E3 2021
After the scary year of 2020 last year, gaming has been thriving with some real hits coming to shelves and digitally through announcements. However, gaming has been on a semi-shaky road after December 2020 when The Game Awards happened. Despite the award show getting a mixed reception, it has all been confirmed that E3 is..
Famous Rapper Lil’ Nas X Faces Controversy for Recent Line of Footwear
After the release of his new music video, MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name), rapper Lil Nas X decided to sell his new brand of Nike-inspired merchandise. However, the release of the celebrity's new shoes have now sprung up conflict between him and the entire Nike industry alongside Christians. Recently, MSCHF, a Brooklyn-based shoe company,..
The Long Tale of the Clockman- The Most Popular Piece of “Lost” Media
Lost Media; What is it Exactly? Within each industry, (usually the movie and entertainment industry) not everything is free and open to the public. Sometimes, the studios that make the movies, cartoons, and even news programs have to keep private things safe from the typical viewers' eyes. Sometimes, things merely get lost and are soon..
Is Making Online Friends Safe?
With technology advancing everyday, people have been spending more and more of their life online, and one major part of that is making friends online. Some people think that making friends online is dangerous, but others think that it is perfectly safe to make online friends. So is it safe? And why should I make..
Ooho: The Edible Water Bottles
Everyday about 60 million water bottles are thrown away. Some of it ends up getting recycled, but not most of it. If we don't find a solution then this could cause great harm to Earth and all its inhabitants. Fortunately, Scientists have been working hard to fix this problem, and they just may have done..
Randy’s Donuts: Costa Mesa’s Newest Addition
Are you nuts about donuts? On Harbor Boulevard here in Costa Mesa, a new drive-thru and walk-in shop called Randy's Donuts has opened! Famous for their iconic giant donut on the roof of the building and their delicious and unique selection of sweet treats, Randy's is an excellent addition to our Costa Mesa community. The..
