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Kidfluencing… Has It Gone Too Far?
By MIA CHO on June 2025
Content warning: sexual assault. Recently, I sat down to watch Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing on Netflix. The three-episode series centers around social…
Honest Reviews: Months of the School Year
By CONNIE ZHENG, MIA CHO on June 2025
It’s hard to believe that we are near the end of the school year. Time has flown—seniors will be graduating, the technology trailers in the…
There is no overstating the importance of a good teacher on a student’s education. Having a good relationship with a teacher can provide students with…
For decades, Americans have been taught to be wary of the government. In 1986, then President Ronald Reagan stated his famous quote: “The nine most…
You know what they say—“April showers bring May flowers and AP exams.” These exams are the climax of most Advanced Placement (AP) classes and are…
Strengthening Suicide Prevention Resources in ICSD Middle Schools
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on May 2025
Trigger Warning: The following content discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline…
Controversial Takes: Senioritis At Its Prime
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY, CLAIRE PARK on April 2025
By now, every high school senior knows this feeling. The college applications are in, no more SATs, and the mental countdown to graduation has begun.…
“Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now” were the few powerful, and possibly devastating words that millions of its users were met with upon opening the…
The United Kingdom’s New Order Is a Threat to American National Security
By MARK KIEFER on March 2025
In early February, The Washington Post obtained evidence that the British government had sent a so-called “technical capability notice” that requires Apple to allow them…
Honest Reviews: Best Milk Tea Flavours
By CONNIE ZHENG, MIA CHO on March 2025
Various milk tea flavors. Shutterstock Are you stressed with exams? Have the seasonal blues? Drowning in all of the demands of high school? We have…
The 2024 Election Results (and Why They’re Suspicious)
By ANA KIELY on March 2025
Content warning: includes the discussion of sexual assault, discriminatory language. As we’ve passed the 2024 election, many feel confused, upset, and more. Though elections are…
Asian Americans, Confront Your Anti-Blackness
By ZADIE WANG on March 2025
Asian and Black Americans share a long history of solidarity. In the mid-1960s, at the height of the Black liberation movement, Asian American civil rights…
The Development of DeepSeek R1
By MIA CHO on March 2025
Just admit it—you’ve used Artificial Intelligence (AI) in some way, whether or not you are proud to admit it. Whether for academics, entertainment, or other…
Honest Reviews: Best Gifts for Celebrating Valentine’s Day
By CONNIE ZHENG, MIA CHO on February 2025
February marks the month of love! As heart-shaped items in vibrant shades of red, pink, and white fill the shelves of stores, you’ll probably ponder…
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Minors and Data Privacy
By BENJAMIN YOU on February 2025
Australia’s Social Media Bans. Reuters The Australian government has recently passed new regulations banning children under the age of sixteen from using social media platforms.…
Fast Food Needs Fast Action
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on February 2025
We live in a world of fitness influencers and constant weight loss marketing. Our athletes are fitter than at any other time in American history,…
Controversial Takes: Artificial Intelligence in Revolutionizing Entertainment
By CLAIRE PARK, MIA CHO on February 2025
Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are constantly reshaping our industries, and the world of media and entertainment is no exception. AI-generated film scripts, digital artwork,…
Holiday Marketing Exploits Youth and Sparks Overspending
By BENJAMIN YOU on December 2024
Holiday-themed marketing on a computer. Gelato Marketing efforts become more aggressive during the holidays as businesses aim to boost sales. A notable shift in recent…
Honest Reviews: Different Types of People During the Holidays
By CONNIE ZHENG, MIA CHO on December 2024
Clinking glasses in a festive setting. Yaymaker After twelve long months, we are finally in the last stretch of 2024, gearing up for a month…
The Democratic Problem: Both Party and System
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on December 2024
Iam a proud American, born to bleed red, white, and blue. I will always be proud of the great American experiment. We are the first…
Don’t Let It Be “Joever”: Strategies for Resistance
By ACE DUFRESNE on December 2024
The 2024 presidential election was a slap in the face of our generation. Its outcomes are not only terrifying, but deadly: for Ukrainians, for Palestinians,…
Is Nikocado Avocado Actually “Two Steps Ahead?”
By ASHLEY PARK on November 2024
A mukbang star known for his outrageous eating habits and dramatic persona has recently undergone a huge transformation. News of his 250-pound weight loss has…
Colleges’ Impact at COP29 on Climate Action
By BENJAMIN YOU on November 2024
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP29, will bring people from all over the world together in November. Countries gather for this significant event…
Controversial Takes: The Necessity of Daylight Saving Time
By CLAIRE PARK, MIA CHO on November 2024
Twice a year, millions of people adjust their clocks forward or backward by an hour to observe daylight saving time (DST). This year, DST will…
Honest Reviews: Which Candies Should You Indulge in This Halloween?
By CONNIE ZHENG, MIA CHO on October 2024
One year ago, we wrote our first “Honest Reviews” on our opinions of different types of candies. To celebrate this anniversary, we’re going back to…
Controversial Takes: Should U.S.-Trained Athletes Represent Other Countries?
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY, CLAIRE PARK on October 2024
Every four years, the most talented athletes from every corner of the world gather together to compete at the Summer Olympics. There are few moments…