The ISS has been a big progress point in space expeditions, launched by five different corporations from five different locations. Now, NASA has made the decision to bring the ISS down in 2031. “This third decade is one of results, building on our successful global partnership to verify exploration and […]
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Peninsula High Demands Change in Letter to the Board
The staff and students of Peninsula High School are calling upon the school district to fix the many problems plaguing their school campus—problems that arose from district neglect. In a letter to the SMUHSD Board of Trustees, the staff and students outlined the problems and the steps that must be […]
Ups and Downers of the Winter Olympics
Starting on February 4, 2022, and ending on February 20, 2022, this year’s Beijing Winter Olympics has been a monumental time for new records, achievements, and strong disputes. Norway finished first in the gold medal count with 16 gold medals, Germany followed with 12 medals, then China with nine, and […]
Mitski Returns to Music
In June 2019, the Japanese-American singer Mitski shattered her fanbase by claiming that her next show was the last one, “indefinitely.” Mitski had been releasing music for years at this point, gaining avid supporters and attention with her vulnerable songwriting. Her announcement was immediately met with thousands of worried supporters, […]
Review: Women, Men, and the Whole Damn Thing
“Women, Men, and the Whole Damn Thing,” by David Leser, an Australian journalist and author, is a groundbreaking exploration of the MeToo movement. The book delves into the reasons that the movement erupted, the events of the movement to date and the hidden causes of violence and aggression against women. […]
“tick, tick… BOOM!”
The film adaptation of musical theatre icon Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical rock monologue turned musical was released to rave reviews from the theatre community on Nov. 12, 2021. After the many disappointments of most movie musicals released in recent years, such as Camilla Cabello’s “Cinderella” and Netflix’s “The Prom” adaptation, “tick, […]
Klay Thompson’s Long-Awaited Return was Emotional and Nostalgic
“In two and a half years the world has changed, but Klay Thompson hasn’t…He’s a BUCKET GETTER!” yelled Bob Fitzgerald, the play-by-play commentator for NBC Sports Bay Area, after Klay Thompson scored the first basket for the Warriors in his first game back. Fitzgerald’s reaction represents what Warriors fans everywhere […]
Reviewing Mask Safety as Omicron Cases Surge
After returning from winter break, it wasn’t difficult for anybody to notice the new change in masks. KN95 masks, made newly relevant by the Omicron variant, quickly replaced the common cloth and surgical masks spotted on campus. You might be rethinking whether your current mask is still adequate while Covid-19 […]
A Space Telescope Goes to Space
On December 25, 2021, NASA launched the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a $10 billion telescope with unprecedented size and capabilities. The JWST is almost three times bigger than the Hubble Space Telescope, which was launched in 1990, and JWST could be a key to breakthroughs in our understanding of […]
Peak Cinema Episode 1: “The Garbage Pail Kids”
Film Review By: Junwoo Oh In 1985, famous trading card company Topps released a new line of collectibles spoofing the “Cabbage Pail Kids” called “The Garbage Pail Kids”, featuring 1,000 dollar worth cards such as “Schizo Fran”, a two-headed female monstrosity parodying patients who suffer from Schizophrenia. It was Rod […]