The buzz surrounding the semi-finals at the Australian Open tennis tournament this February has been louder than usual. Legendary tennis player, Serena Williams, had made it to the semi-finals and was facing Naomi Osaka in a Grand Slam tournament for the first …
Read More »The Importance of a Neat Desk
By: Michelle Hua If you look at your desk right now, there is a good chance that it’ll be messy. Many people have papers, books, and other random objects piled on their tables. Usually, people have messy desks because they have too …
Read More »Microplastic Pollution
Christina Hua Invented in 1907, plastic has been the source of many environmental debates, ranging from pollution concerns to biodegradability. Problems such as the usage of plastic straws and littering of soda rings are particularly mainstream as it endangers and kills sea …
Read More »The Inevitable Comparison
Serena Mao It’s almost inevitable to commit the crime of sibling comparison as a parent: after all, when your kids live in the same household under your guidance, it seems natural to see how each of them compare in the face of …
Read More »Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Murdering George Floyd
By Kevin Zhang Derek Chauvin, former Minneapolis Police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck for more than 9 minutes last year was found guilty on Tuesday of all three charges against him in one of the most significant and consequential trials …
Read More »2021 Tokyo Olympics
Despite many health officials continuously sounding the alarms about the ongoing pandemic, Olympic officials are positive that the Tokyo Summer Olympics will take place as scheduled. Just this past month, Japan underwent its fourth wave of the pandemic (primarily in Tokyo and …
Read More »Wellness at Gunn High School
By: Sarah Chang I would like to share my thoughts about students’ wellness at Gunn. All of this is solely based on my personal experience and is not written to denounce or condemn anyone in any way shape or form. Personally, I …
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