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The World’s Deadliest Treasure Trove: The Taliban’s Captured Weapons | Andrew Gu

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Sep 2
4 min

The World’s Deadliest Treasure Trove: The Taliban’s Captured Weapons | Andrew Gu

Yesterday, American armored vehicles packed full of soldiers rumbled through the streets of Kandahar, Afghanistan. Overhead soared a...

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Aug 31
3 min

Commute Contemplation | Aerin Flaharty

Picture this. It’s 7:45 in the morning, and you’re stuck on Carmel Valley Road as your speedometer barely surpasses 5 miles per hour. You...

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The Value of Introverts | Jasmine Elasaad

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Aug 30
3 min

The Value of Introverts | Jasmine Elasaad

American society has long conditioned us to believe that possessing extroverted traits is the key to success, thus encouraging everyone...

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No One Wants to Work Anymore | Carolyn Cui

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May 20
2 min

No One Wants to Work Anymore | Carolyn Cui

Lately, a sign has been popping up in front of stores around the country. A jab to the government and to the unemployed, it reads: “We...

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May 19
2 min

Break Up with the Board| Frances Chai

Too many AP tests and hundreds of dollars later, College Board and I have finally put an end to our tumultuous relationship. As soon as I...

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May 18
2 min

NBA Play-In Lowdown | Ryan Bridges

Typically in an NBA season some of the biggest moments in the regular season are opening night, Christmas Day, and a few primetime...

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NCAA Women’s Soccer Championships: Santa Clara vs. Florida State | Ellie Ballard

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May 17
2 min

NCAA Women’s Soccer Championships: Santa Clara vs. Florida State | Ellie Ballard

This year’s tournament saw unexpected early losses for the usually-dominant PAC-12 conference teams. USC and UCLA were knocked out in the...

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May 14
3 min

Trader Joe’s Must Haves | Angela Zhang

Joe might be one of the most average guy names in the English language, but when you put “Trader” before it, it becomes the beloved...

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May 12
2 min

New Candidate in Town | Ariana Thompson

In the event that Gov. Newsom is recalled, Caitlyn Jenner is campaigning to replace him. However, as of this time it seems unlikely that...

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May 11
2 min

Sweet Escape | Izzy Ster

I’ve consumed as much content as I have possibly been able to for as long as I can remember. My mother taught me to read at a young age;...

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International Election Rundown | Alex Reinsch-Goldstein

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May 7
10 min

International Election Rundown | Alex Reinsch-Goldstein

Here in the United States, it feels like we’re still recovering from the psychedelic roller coaster that was the 2020 election. But in...

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May 6
3 min

Living in Fear | Maxine Mah

Yesterday, after school, I went through my normal routine of flopping down on my bed and scrolling through the social media notifications...

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May 5
3 min

Consider This | Margaret Le

With five weeks left of school, I’ve been reflecting on my four years here at Canyon Crest Academy. I still remember arriving at freshman...

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May 4
3 min

Crypto Comeback | Kyle Kim

In 2010, a programmer named Laszio Hanyecz ordered two large Papa John’s pizzas for himself. When it came time to pay, he decided to use...

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May 3
2 min

“Sorry, We’re out of Boba.” | Aimee Han

Imagine this: it’s 9:12pm on a Friday night, the Scorpio moon has risen and tensions are high. Adrenaline is coursing through the air and...

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Fashion Predictions: Summer 2021 | Aerin Flaharty

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Apr 30
2 min

Fashion Predictions: Summer 2021 | Aerin Flaharty

Spring has come and gone and as the weather starts to heat up, it’s time we embrace the sun and put our summer outfits into full...

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Debunking: COVID-19 Conspiracies | Cami Dominguez

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Apr 29
4 min

Debunking: COVID-19 Conspiracies | Cami Dominguez

Whether you are a “Pfizer Princess” or a “Moderna Mami,” the long awaited COVID-19 vaccine is slowly but surely becoming more accessible...

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Apr 28
2 min

New “Normal” | Rebecca Danzig

As vaccines are rolling out across the country, and the world, people are reminded of COVID eventually coming to a close. This hectic...

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Lend a Hand: How to Support Asian-Owned Businesses | Carolyn Cui

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Apr 27
2 min

Lend a Hand: How to Support Asian-Owned Businesses | Carolyn Cui

Asian businesses have taken a hit over the past year, closures being accelerated by both the pandemic and a more prevalent anti-Asian...

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Apr 26
3 min

To Room or Not to Room | Frances Chai

With commitment day quickly approaching, another far more sinister deadline is quick on its heels: the housing application deadline....

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The World’s Deadliest Treasure Trove: The Taliban’s Captured Weapons | Andrew Gu

Commute Contemplation | Aerin Flaharty

The Value of Introverts | Jasmine Elasaad

No One Wants to Work Anymore | Carolyn Cui

Break Up with the Board| Frances Chai

NBA Play-In Lowdown | Ryan Bridges

NCAA Women’s Soccer Championships: Santa Clara vs. Florida State | Ellie Ballard

Trader Joe’s Must Haves | Angela Zhang

New Candidate in Town | Ariana Thompson

Sweet Escape | Izzy Ster

International Election Rundown | Alex Reinsch-Goldstein

Living in Fear | Maxine Mah

Consider This | Margaret Le

Crypto Comeback | Kyle Kim

“Sorry, We’re out of Boba.” | Aimee Han

Fashion Predictions: Summer 2021 | Aerin Flaharty

Debunking: COVID-19 Conspiracies | Cami Dominguez

New “Normal” | Rebecca Danzig

Lend a Hand: How to Support Asian-Owned Businesses | Carolyn Cui

To Room or Not to Room | Frances Chai

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