By James Yu Nov. 12, 2025 For many avid fans, the work of their favorite artists is to die for (figuratively). Just take 19-year-old Playboi-Carti fan Noah Urban, also known as “King Bob,” who was arrested for crimes related to his leaking of the unreleased Carti song “24 songs.” As the price for new music, he now faces up to 20 years in prison. Thus, it’s always a delight to receive new music from adored artists, even if it comes through the form of a solo proje

By Srihita Madiraju Nov. 12, 2025 Kira Yoshioka-Gutierrez Art The clock reads two-thirty in the morning. A half finished practice test, an unopened Quizlet and an unrevised essay glare through the computer screen beside drained energy drink cans. The following week, just like any other, brings multiple AP assessments, project due dates, college application deadlines, extracurricular commitments and sports practices while running on excess amounts of caffeine and a

By James Yu Nov. 12, 2025 Emma Wang Art Fire doesn’t discriminate. It ravages everything in its path: good or bad; rich or poor. It’s fitting then that for better or worse—and I’d say worse—revolutionaries in Nepal have employed fire’s wrath as a weapon against the country’s deeply embedded inequality. On Sept. 8th, protests led by the youth in Nepal, which for decades has been dominated by the same three corrupt political parties, toppled the political establi

By Lauren Law Nov. 12, 2025 A crisp white and blue circular emblem marks the iconic logo of the Bay Area as it flashes before commuters’ eyes on the side of a sleek, silver train speeding through San Francisco. The bold letters spell out the acronym of Bay Area Rapid Transit: BART. Yet trains are not the only location where this logo can be spotted—recently, the logo has also been seen on canvas tote bags, baseball caps and water bottles displayed behind the gla

By Ariel Lee Nov. 12, 2025 Eleanor Wang Art In an effort to bring students closer together, the school planned day-long workshops designed to strengthen the community from Sept. 3 through 5, called Breaking Down the Walls. However, despite its positive goals, low participation levels and scheduling challenges ultimately led to the program’s cancellation.  Breaking Down the Walls is a school-based initiative run by Ignite2Unite that focuses on building empathy, un

By Amie Ahn Nov. 12, 2025 Eleanor Wang Art Beneath illuminated jellyfish decor glowing in dreamy hues of blue and green, students stream into the cafeteria, greeted by pounding music and excited cheers. Outside, cameras flash as friends crowd together and pose at photobooths, while others sip on Mermaid Fizz drinks and bite into Krabby Patty sliders. This scene brings to life a Homecoming under the sea—but of course, with a price.  Homecoming, a classic high scho