By Mahika Khosla Mar 31, 2026 The boom of missiles breaking the sound barrier ripples throughout the smoke-streaked sky, fighter jets perform somersaults across the clouds and the motors of deadly kamikaze drones screech over the heads of ducking soldiers as the army slowly advances. With an ever-increasing pace, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and computing are being integrated into weapon systems across the world. Now, the future of such integra

By Dylan Xie Mar 31, 2026 Yunseo Kim Art Eight hours, six class periods and a handful of worksheets into the school day, the reality of being a student athlete kicks in; the day has just begun, and hours of physically and mentally demanding work are to come. Commitment to school sports means not only the obvious long practice hours, but also significant and unexpected money and time commitment. According to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), the lim

By Sarah Perez December 10, 2025 Sophomore Olga Balanchuk  considers Russian values an integral part of her life. Since moving to the United States from Russia in 2016, Balanchuk has consistently demonstrated the will to enhance her learning and excel academically after learning English in 2nd grade.  “My family aimed for me and my sister to succeed. Having gone to high school and university in Russia, my parents have witnessed firsthand how academics impact you