The Diversity Effect in Children’s Media
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The Diversity Effect in Children’s Media

By Ajmaanie Andre         During their last major investors meeting back in December Walt Disney had announced their new animated series line up for the upcoming years. Fans were especially ecstatic to hear that Disney’s The Princess and the Frog will be getting an animated series — and as well as the introduction of Encanto, an…

The New Normal for the Film Industry
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The New Normal for the Film Industry

By Sofia Palomino Many upcoming TV shows and movies have had their productions come to a halt because of COVID-19, but several of them have been resuming their operations. The highly anticipated shows that were supposed to premiere during the fall season have now been pushed back to spring of 2021. The productions of the…

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Extracurriculars During COVID-19

By Michelle Mairena and Aileen Delgado Visiting the different booths, asking questions to the smiling student officers, and eagerly picking up a pen to sign a “Club Interest Form” during Club Rush is a defining high school experience for students. Joining an extracurricular school activity has always been a way in which students find their…

How Students Feel About Current Politics
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How Students Feel About Current Politics

By Carlineissa Jean Francois Last year’s election and political climate, with transitions into 2021, has dramatically influenced the perspective of students all over the United States. Given the strong division within the country, students, their families, and their friends have become extremely polarized. The cause of this division lies within the effect of the President…

The Views of Voting-by-Mail During the 2020 Election
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The Views of Voting-by-Mail During the 2020 Election

By Anthony Vidal From Our September Issue As the 2020 elections are approaching, it seems like questions are arising and there hasn’t been much answers. The two party foundation of the nation has led to opposing views in almost anything. One proposal that has been caught in the middle of these controversies has been the…

Fast Food Restaurants Are Evolving
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Fast Food Restaurants Are Evolving

By Armando Bernal IV Taco Bell is eliminating 12 more items from its menu, including four items from its popular Cravings Value menu – a move made to streamline operations and clear the space for new items such as plant-based meals. However, while Taco Bell snoozes, other restaurants are proceeding rapidly. The downsizing, which started…