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STEM Feature of the Month: Why Are My Apples Brown?!
By AIDEN XIE on October 2026
I’m sure all of us have had an experience where freshly cut fruit slowly turns into a brown unappealing mess. The gripe of having to…
MINDLIGHTS: Confronting Substance Abuse Together
By AIDEN XIE on October 2026
As autumn rolls around and the cold starts to creep in, October reminds us about a common and important subject: substance abuse. Substances are prevalent…
STEM Feature of the Month: Lucky Clover Genetics
By AIDEN XIE on September 2026
Recently, I came across a YouTube video by Rabbit Hole, a creator that focuses on anomalies in our daily lives. One of her recent videos…
MINDLIGHTS: Shining Light on Suicide Prevention
By AIDEN XIE, ASHLEY PARK on September 2026
As we return to a new school year, September brings with it an important reminder: it is Suicide Prevention Month. This is a sensitive topic…
Reading is Not Performative
By AIDEN XIE on September 2026
Recently, it feels like almost everything is “performative,” or done just for other people to see you in a specific, curated light. Acting a certain…
Jannik Sinner’s Doping Scandal
By AIDEN XIE on April 2025
Jannik Sinner, the top men’s tennis player, has been banned from playing tournaments for three months. @janniksin on X Jannik Sinner’s doping scandal has sent…
Pickleball vs. Tennis
By AIDEN XIE on November 2024
Pickleball has quickly emerged as the fastest growing sport in the United States, boasting an explosive 223.5 percent growth rate over the last three years…
Recapping The 2024 US Open
By AIDEN XIE on October 2024
During the tennis season, four pro-level tournaments stand out. These four, The Australian Open, Roland Garros (French Open), Wimbledon, and the US Open are known…