It was a warm, early November evening in Sacramento, California, on the second story of the old, 1874 State Capitol Building, when some of California’s top lawmakers finally registered that Proposition 64, the marijuana legalization bill they conceived,...
Some refer to it as liquid heaven. Others categorize it as something truly indispensable to a gratifying lifestyle. The English language calls it coffee. It’s late 1850, and Mr. Henry Nicholas Greenwell has just arrived in Kealakekua, Hawaii (present...
In the early 2000s, digital cameras were the technology of the era. Now, smartphones are capable of capturing photos of impeccable quality — but that kind of photography isn’t what’s popular anymore. Instead, the flare of digital cameras is sought...
In 2020, many teens ran out of TikToks to watch and TV shows to binge, turning instead to what their parents had been begging them to do for years — read. Very few turned to the classics and rather trashy, quick, easy-to-read romance novels gained popularity....
Sweat dripped down the players’ backs, their muscles taut with pure grit and determination — all while their piercing gaze broke down the opponent's guard. On July 30, 2023, players from Colombia and Women’s World Cup favorite Germany fought for...
A new San Diegan, Digital Media teacher Ms. Linda Okoth has over 20 years of experience teaching art and photography in Virginia. Coming from a similarly-sized K-12 school, she has adjusted well. When she has free time, she loves to make art and spend...
Growing up speaking a mix of Valenciano (Catalan) and Spanish in Alicante, Spain, then learning English and French in school and beyond, language laid the foundation for how Mr. Moisés Gómez-Pastor navigates the world. His parents were inspired to name...
You might have seen Mr. Douglas around school these past few weeks; happily grabbing lunch, talking to students, or photographing fun moments during all school assemblies. Mr. Douglas is an outgoing and cheerful new teacher who loves to help others —...
Cheers, boos, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”, and “Let’s Go Team” chants fill the air at every Major League Baseball (MLB) game. Each game is full of different emotions: glee for the winning fans and heartbreak for the losing fans. Regarding...
The long-awaited annual faculty vs. students basketball game will occur on May 10th during enrichment. Last year, the teachers won during the regulation period, but fell to the students in overtime when the crowd chanted for an extension. There’s still...
For some (shamelessly including me), summer break means irregular sleep schedules. The culprit? Extremely good TV shows. There are a few special shows that will suck you into their fascinating stories and refuse to let go until you finish them completely....
There is truly nothing more satisfying than a nice cold treat on a hot summer day. Whether it be in a cone or a cup, ice cream is well-loved and, dare I say, the best dessert known to humankind, especially when temperatures are rising. In San Diego,...
La Jolla has turned into quite the center for the best pastries in San Diego, as of late. For an unbelievably delicious after-school snack or for times when you’re missing Europe and craving a fresh and buttery piece of heaven, here are my top three...
For a while there, hydro flask was the way to go — it kept drinks cold for hours, came in many colors, and was easy to carry. However, the Stanley has a few traits that the hydro flask doesn’t — a handle, the ability to fit in the cup holder, and...
