This school year, the Las Virgenes Unified School District decided to implement a new policy regarding cell phones, which has sparked controversy among students, staff, and parents about its effects and performance. The new rule, nicknamed the “Off-and-Away Policy,” has been executed at all fifteen campuses and requires students to keep their phones off and…
In recent years, artificial intelligence has been a controversial topic. Everyone has heard “AI is going to take over the world!” at least once. But, how is it actually affecting students in school? Many teenagers, especially those in 6th-12th grade, use AI regularly. However, AI’s efficiency and convenience have often been abused, resulting in many…
A strong math curriculum is essential, for it teaches students valuable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical decision-making. In high school, math helps students better understand the world around them and prepares them for a wide range of careers. Additionally, it builds persistence and confidence in tackling complex challenges. In 2023, California adopted…
Although it was a clear victory for the Eagles against the Chiefs with an ending game score of 40-22, some of the other aspects of this year’s Super Bowl weren’t so set in stone. With the Super Bowl being the most watched program on U.S. television, for many, one of the largest draws for tuning…
Even if you’ve never opened ChatGPT, you’ve had far more experience with AI than you realize. Whether you use a grammar checker, talk to Siri, or use a GPS, you’re utilizing Artificial Intelligence. As AI becomes a bigger and bigger part of our society, it makes you wonder- is this something we should be worried…
When did you last read an article that left you feeling good about the world? It is rare to see a news headline with a positive message. The first headlines to pop up on my newsfeed read- “Deadly ‘bomb cyclone’ torments US north-west with strong winds and rain”, “U.S. vetoes U.N. Security Council’s Gaza ceasefire…
Throughout history, our beliefs have been dictated by what we hear. However, most of the time, our sources are biased and confuse their opinions with the truth. The way information is biased is very clearly displayed when you look at different news sources and their take on the same topic, namely sources that hold a…
Since its beginning in the 1910’s, has cafeteria food changed for the better or for the worse? Starting with simple meals like soup, bread, and milk to the hot pre-packaged meals we have today, has the cafeteria food improved? What do the students think about it? Schools in the state of California are provided with…
Croutons were first eaten in France around 1000 A.D. These pieces of stale bread were placed in a bowl, and soup was poured over them to soften them. The definition of “crouton” is crust in French, which is a suitable name. Croutons are an over-hyped part of a salad that does not truly have to…