Who Should You Expect on Top at the End of This NFL Season? | Jaden Hunter
This NFL season has been nothing short of exciting. There have been plenty of amazing teams contending all year long, such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Green Bay Packers. But...
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Pets in the Pandemic | Alice Lin
So far, we’ve already seen how the prevalence of COVID-19 has some unintentional consequences for those of us stuck in quarantine with way too much free time to even think of doing anything...
View ArticleLetter From the Editor: D.C. Discourse | Izzy Ster
On January 6th, 2021 (yes, 2021, despite the event’s likeness to 2020), Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in an effort to disrupt Congress’s proceedings to confirm the election of Joe Biden as...
View ArticleAn In-Depth Review of Taylor Swift’s Evermore | Carson McCloskey
The queen of pop has done it again, for the second time in the span of five months. In July of last year, Taylor Swift released a surprise album, titled Folklore. The album showed a version of Swift’s...
View ArticleWhat Happened in Washington | Alex Reinsch-Goldstein
There are some events whose historical importance go unrecognized as they occur, like a fork in the road that you didn’t even realize you’d passed. But what happened in Washington on January 6th was...
View ArticleLeading the Way| Maxine Mah and Carrie Su
In the San Dieguito Union High School District, there has been mass debate about the reopening decisions discussed during a board meeting on December 15, 2020. The five SDUHSD board members,...
View ArticleNever Fear, Allman is Here! | Alex Reinsch Goldstein
I’ve followed the rise of Michael Allman intently and with great joy, the way that you watch a glorious racehorse galloping towards the finish line at a derby, crushing dirt and jockeys beneath its...
View ArticleAn Open-and-Shut Case for School Reopening | Liam Rosenberg
When are things going to go back to normal? As we navigate through a school year of uncertainty, doubt, and COVID-19, it has become increasingly difficult to answer that question. Even with vaccines...
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The History of Emojis | Angela Zhang
Emojis are more than a millennial messaging fad. Think of them more like a primitive language. The tiny, emotive characters — from smiley faces to fireworks, to sushi — represent the first language...
View ArticleDéjà Vu on the Hill | Izzy Ster
President Donald Trump was impeached for the first time by the House of Representatives on December 18, 2019, under the premise of two articles of impeachment: obstruction of Congress and abuse of...
View ArticleThe NBA’s Latest Blockbuster Trade | Peter Hong
After much deliberation, the Houston Rockets finally decided to trade their superstar player in James Harden to the new and improved Brooklyn Nets spearheaded by head coach/former NBA player Steve...
View ArticleNetflix Show Reviews Part 2 | Isabella Hirst
About a month ago, I reviewed some of the shows I’d been watching on Netflix over the past few months. Since we’re still in quarantine, I’ve had plenty of time to watch some more. And with some of our...
View ArticleThank You Philip Rivers | Ellie Ballard
With news of Philip Rivers’ retirement breaking early, dedicated Chargers and NFL fans alike have paid their respects and bid farewell to the 39-year-old star. Over the 17 seasons serving as the heart...
View ArticleThe 2021 Presidential Inauguration | Brianna Cateriano
New year, new president. On January 20, 2021, presidential elect, Joe Biden, was sworn into office where he is to serve as our president for the next four years. Alongside him is Kamala Harris, the...
View ArticleThe Bar is on the Floor | Frances Chai
Joe Biden has officially been inaugurated as the United States’ 46th president and, for many, January 20th symbolized a new beginning and necessary breath of fresh air. In his inaugural speech,...
View ArticleCelebrating Mr. Rager | Ellie Ballard
Following the release of the highly-anticipated final album of his trilogy, Man on the Moon III, it’s about time we credit his musical genius and the impact Scott Mescudi, more commonly known as Kid...
View ArticleSuper Bowl Preview | Ryan Bridges
The NFL was placed in a tough spot to start this season; how should they handle playing games with the pandemic? Many did not think that they would finish this season because they were the first major...
View ArticleKeeping Up with Killeen | Frances Chai
On February 2nd, the Pulse staff, along with the Intro Journalism class, were able to hold a press conference with our principal, Mr. Killeen. Like most things, this event had to be modified from its...
View ArticleWHO Visits the Wuhan Lab | Carolyn Cui
The Wuhan Institute of Virology, one of China’s top virus research labs, has been at the forefront of conspiracy theories regarding the origins of coronavirus. Now, almost a year after California’s...
View ArticleHow to: Senioritis During COVID | Rebecca Danzig
We all know the term “Senioritis”. The moment juniors turn into seniors, hit with a shock of laziness and decline of motivation. This was usually the main conflict of senior year, along with college...
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