Medha Sunkara, Reporter
Lost in translation: the empathy gap between teachers and students
Flexibility is the key when it comes to improving relationships and outcomes.
Sabrina Carpenter’s slow rise to stardom
Along with a thriving acting career, Carpenter released six studio albums before becoming a viral pop sensation.
Amanda Bynes: a sorrowful tale of child star who spiraled downhill
Her story is a reminder of Hollywood’s dark side.
The Progressive movement is on the outs
Once a strong movement, liberals are being hampered by disagreements in priorities and the shift in right-wing media.
Mock Trial reaches quarterfinals at Santa Clara County Tournament in best performance in years
A record that hasn’t been made in eight years, the team has made immense progress since its return to in-person competition in 2023.
2025 Golden Globes elicits mixed reactions
“Emilia Perez,” a highly controversial movie, received numerous awards while “Wicked” is largely ignored.
My New Year’s resolution is to put down the hair straightener
After years of putting my hair through heat damage, I’ve decided to embrace a curly hair routine.
Are Crumbl’s holiday desserts worth the hype?
As Crumbl has begun to offer more desserts beyond cookies, we set out to test if their popular treats are as tantalizing as they seem.
Two seniors challenge traditional reporting models with their own news site: The Brutus Journal
The journal has over 27,000 independent users and has seen immense growth over the last two years.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ takes competitive reality TV to new heights
Aided by a talented celebrity cast, DWTS broke viewership records this year.
BASIC club emphasizes youth action on humanitarian aid
Founder Izna Khanna aspires to fundraise for a variety of causes without getting entangled in political views.
Junior works as intern for House seat candidate Evan Low
Specializing in social media, Nila Venkataratnam continues to make the most of an valuable opportunity to spread the word about a local politician involved in a hotly contested race.
‘Dance Moms’: A New Era — a cheap knockoff or entertaining predecessor?
Sporting an entirely new ensemble cast, the hit reality TV show has finally returned.
California’s ban on legacy admissions at schools like Stanford levels the playing field
The destruction of this long-standing system of favoritism gives first-generation and underprivileged students a fairer chance at getting into selective colleges.
Nikocado Avocado’s transformation from morbidly obese to skinny again spurs controversy
Losing a whopping 250 lbs in just 2 years, a famous YouTuber gives important insight on parasocial relationships.
To further LGBTQIA+ marital rights, vote YES on Proposition 3
Reversing Proposition 8’s hateful language, Proposition 3 allows everyone the right to marry.
Presidential candidates duke it out on the debate stage — who won?
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump tackled a variety of issues in a memorable and, frankly, entertaining way.
Star sophomore volleyball player makes strides toward her lofty goals
Aanya Hotha has qualified for several open bids to nationals and continues to progress in her volleyball journey.
The allure of true crime documentaries
As one of the most popular forms of modern day entertainment, the obsession with true crime seems to baffle most people.
A review of popular fanfiction sites — are they worth the read?
We took a look at FFN, Wattpad and Ao3 — here’s our take.
Disney risks its reputation for innovation with its obsession for sequels
In recent years, Disney has created more sequels than original films, a model that audiences are getting tired of.
A devastating — and unfair — loss of a medal for gymnast Jordan Chiles
Judges should be held to higher standards, and fairness should prevail over technicalities.