DOJ weaponizes antisemitism to attack free speech
By Amber Halvorsen, Veer Mahajan, Ekasha Sikka & Warren Su Introduction Following the intensification of the Israel-Gaza conflict in 2023, pro-Palestinian protests have swept college…
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MSJ implements 6 new courses for the 2026-27 school year
By Staff Writers Cecilia Cheng, Aarav Vashisht & Lucas Zhang As course registration season approaches, MSJ is introducing seven new courses to its course catalog…
Staff Column: Every day is a favorite day
By Staff Writer Mansi Mundada “What day is it?” Pooh asked. “Today,” Piglet squeaked. “My favorite day!” Pooh said. I left a like on the…
Vikram’s Viewpoint: The True Meaning of Public Service
By Opinion Editor Vikram Mahajan In sophomore year, I received an email from Mr. Macasero, my former Civics teacher, giving me a heads-up on a…
Janet’s Journal: Culture is about care
By Opinion Editor Janet Guan I’m a huge C-drama fan. I watched way too many last semester, from heartfluttering campus romances to chilling murder mysteries…
How ALLDAY PROJECT’s Daesang win exposed the industry’s visibility problem
By Dhaeshna Booma, Felicity He & Kayla Li The 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) unfolded with all the familiar grandeur of a year-end K-pop…
Culture of fear spreads across Bay Area immigrant communities
By Staff Writers Finn McCarthy, Michael Qin & Aarav Vashisht A drastic change in the immigration landscape As the clock struck 2 p.m. on January…
Defying Gravity? Not this time
By Staff Writer Megha Vashisht After a year of eager anticipation, Wicked: For Good, sequel to Wicked (2024), returns the audience to the emotional storm…
(((((ultraSOUND))))) is another ultra success for The Neighbourhood
By Staff Writer Fiona Yang Pictured vividly through film noir aesthetic, The Neighbourhood, a California alternative-indie rock band, released its fifth studio album (((((ultraSOUND))))). This…
Grief through the lens of Ego Death At a Bachlorette Party
By Staff Writer Erika Liu In pop-punk icon Hayley Williams’ latest album — Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party — the now 36-year-old artist takes…