Letter to the Editor: Considering social and cultural context
To the Editors: In regards to the article “The Melania documentary and the disconnect in modern democracy” from the February edition of the Smoke…
Opinion
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 same formula: the protagonist is…
Column: High Schoolers Are Drowning in TikTok and Instagram Toxicity
By Staff Writer Saesha Prabhakar It’s late at night, and I’m trying to squeeze in my last bit of TikTok before bed. One video after…
Column: Are we overglobalized? The importance of individuality and independence
By A&E Editor Navya Chitlur Walk across the street and every house looks the same. Everyone wears the same clothes, watches the same movies, partakes…
Opinion: Under the Fog of the Afghanistan-Pakistan War Lies America’s Dark, Troubling History
By Staff Writers Hamnah Akhtar, Jessica Cao, & Veer Mahajan Villagers along the Afghan-Pakistani border lay asleep as military aircraft rumbled overhead, causing explosions that…
Opinion: Parental rights vs. student privacy in CA’s Mirabelli v. Bonta
The Supreme Court’s most recent stay on the 2023 forced outing court case Mirabelli v. Bonta reinforces parental rights over transgender students’ privacy By Staff…
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 suddenly clammy. My hands tightened…
CA’s 2026 Billionaire Tax Initiative: How it Affects Net Worth and the Overall Economy
By Staff Writer Erika Liu, Saesha Prabhakar & Warren Su Introduction This November, California voters will decide on a ballot initiative titled the “2026 Billionaire…
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 with old birthday cards, certificates,…
Opinion: Melania documentary sparks debate over Trump-Era spending and economic priorities
By Staff Writers Dhaeshna Booma, Jessica Cao, Amy Han & Michael Qin Introduction Marie Antoinette lived 237 years ago, protected by riches and palace walls,…