Editor Columns

Vikram’s Viewpoint: Thoughts on the race for CA governor

By Opinion Editor Vikram Mahajan Earlier this month, CA’s gubernatorial election was completely shaken up by credible reports of sexual…

1 month ago

Vikram’s Viewpoint: Never give up

By Opinion Editor Vikram Mahajan Last weekend, I was watching yet another Bollywood film on Netflix, yet another with the…

2 months ago

Janet’s Journal: What Alysa Liu’s gold-medal free skate in the 2026 Winter Olympics taught me about fear

By Opinion Editor Janet Guan “Alright. Next.”  As I opened the door to the audition room, my heart pounded, palms…

2 months ago

Janet’s Journal: Moving forward from nostalgia

By Opinion Editor Janet Guan On the wall beside my bedroom desk, I keep a careful mosaic of memories. Crowded…

3 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

Vikram’s Viewpoint: Appreciating What You Can, While You Can

By Opinion Editor Vikram Mahajan Over the summer, I returned to India for the first time in two years in…

6 months ago

Janet’s Journal: Starting again when you fall

By Opinion Editor Janet Guan For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved to set goals. There’s proof of…

6 months ago

Vikram’s Viewpoint: “I shower every week”

By Opinion Editor Vikram Mahajan It was a dark and stormy night. I grinned slyly at my iPhone. Another night,…

6 months ago

Janet’s Journal: Reading as a lifelong pursuit

By Opinion Editor Janet Guan A few weeks ago, I read a book for enjoyment for the first time in…

6 months ago