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Is Fashion Political?
A 100-year history Written by TEHYA CAREY Graphics by SAVILLA BRODHEAD Clothes are the first visual impression that we make of one another. They transcend language and give us the ability to be heard or make a statement even in instances where freedom of speech is taken away. It serves as an outlet for people…
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The Beast that is Burnout
WRITTEN BY Soleil Hernandez-Amaro GRAPHICS BY Isabella Handel //The Oxford Languages dictionary defines burnout as a “…mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.” And although stress is a given for high school students, burnout spreads like wildfires upon the educational frontier. As of 2020, the United States has experienced a sharp increase in burnout cases…
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The Role of the Individual
WRITTEN BY Morgan Nelson GRAPHICS BY Leila Hicks // Everyone has wondered what they are doing here. When you think about it, each and every person is a seemingly insignificant speck of sand in the hourglass that is humanity. So do the choices people make really matter in the grand scheme of things? It might…
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The Power of Daylight Savings
Written By: Noelle Schneider Daylight Savings Time (DST) has an interesting history that dates back over a century. The concept of adjusting clocks during seasons to make better use of daylight was first suggested by Benjamin Franklin in 1784 to save candle wax as there was a shortage. It wasn’t until the early 20th century…
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The Deeper Side of Teaching
While I am lucky enough to have had the opportunity to have someone like Mrs. Rigisich as a teacher, I am well aware that many are not so lucky.
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The Backbone of Las Lomas
Written by SOLEIL HERNANDEZ-AMARO Graphics by SOLEIL HERNANDEZ-AMARO //Schools consist of a basic anatomy similar to any other functioning organism. The beating heart could be seen as the students. The mind, possibly the beloved teachers. The tissue and muscles are comparable to the strength of the principal and administrators at her side. But the skeleton, the very…
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Alumni Basketball Game
WRITTEN BY Makena Dietschy // Last week, Las Lomas High School celebrated its basketball legacy by hosting an event that brought back former players to inspire and rally support for the current Men’s basketball program. The event, held in the school gym, provided students, staff, and community members a chance to connect with the athletes…
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Unity in Diversity
WRITTEN BY Ella Silvera GRAPHICS BY Sarah Byrne Bautista // Here at Las Lomas High School, we have been given the opportunity to welcome many international students from all over the world. Las Lomas is home to a variety of clubs, many of which include all different cultures and spoken languages. Each club gives international…
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Rooted in Heritage
WRITTEN BY Makena Dietschy GRAPHICS BY Sarah Byrne Bautista // Native Americans have had a profound impact on the community, and to say otherwise is an understatement. Understanding their importance means acknowledging their significant presence and influence, not only in Walnut Creek, but in the United States, a country many call home. FEDERAL RECOGNITION ACROSS…
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