Zack Zhang, Backpage Editor
Quiz Bowl team prepares for upcoming National tournament
The two qualifying teams will attend the tournament in Atlanta on May 23-25.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
Not long after a month since the change of office, many of the essential American public policies have shifted, which among the impacted ones include the Department of Education and the National Institute of Health (NIH).
Public attention on DeepSeek fuels discussion about AI development
Rather than a battle for the absolute best platform, the emergence of specialized AI models like DeepSeek marks a shift toward a more diverse competition in the emerging industry.
Two seniors recognized by nation’s oldest science and math research award
Leonardo Jia and Skyler Mao qualified as the Top 300 winners of the Regeneron Scholars.
National Bonus Plan offers smart way out of Electoral College madness
Established at the founding of the nation, it is losing efficiency and its intended power in today’s circumstances.
Do you have gym anxiety? This is why you shouldn’t be afraid to start
We all know it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep fit under great academic pressure, so going to the gym stands out as a great option.
Hold your concerns, AI will make a better future
From personal life improvements to global solutions, AI can do anything as long as its human inventors can keep on imagining.
How seniors with different majors are approaching college applications
From music portfolios, stem research and clinical hours, different majors have different approaches to fulfill to better strengthen them for college application.
How Proposition 2 will help create a safer and more equitable public school environments
Proposition 2 issues $10 billion in bonds for construction and improvement in public K-12 schools, community colleges, etc.
A gentler approach to growth: Why ADUs offer a middle ground in housing development
The California government has been combating the expensive and shortage of supplies in the housing market, yet these initiatives are not welcomed by current residents in many areas.
Why boycotts usually miss their mark
Due to the modern businesses being so much more diversified and less reliant on just one region of customers, boycotting efforts are less effective compared to in the past.
School leadership chooses to elect freshman class officers after school starts
In past years, the election for incoming freshman class officers had been conducted at Redwood Middle School in the spring, but this year, the procedure has changed.
Why pickleball is getting so much hype and why you, too, should join the trend
One of us has played pickleball for a few months while the other is a pickleball amateur, but a longtime tennis player. Here is a review of our experiences.
