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Are you Bored Yet?

Are you Bored Yet?

Daniel Domeier, Asst. Photography Editor October 3, 2024

Boredom is comparable to a muscle; if it is not used, it gets weak. As the digital world advances, media becomes more available and more entertaining. With technology being so prevalent, you don’t have...

The New Language of Self-Identity

The New Language of Self-Identity

Delila Henning, Asst. Multimedia Editor September 30, 2024

With a wide variety of movies and music at our fingertips, it is notable just how much influence media can have on young people’s sense of self. Diving into the way media influences aspects such as fashion...

Computerized Education

Computerized Education

June Ovadya September 30, 2024

The importance of physical texts and implementation of reading and novels has fluctuated in schools over the years, especially taking into consideration this generation of ever-changing technology and...

Highlander Food Cafeteria

Food and Student Focus

Evie Miller, A&E Editor September 25, 2024

Food is more than an energy source, it regulates mental-well being. However, studies show that without a properly balanced diet, people are at risk of poor mental and physical health, yet schools are feeding...

Helix Could Be Greener

Helix Could Be Greener

Lennon Goldberg, Copy Editor September 21, 2024

Do you think we have enough natural space on campus? “No I do not,” shares Barbara Dagman, an English teacher at Helix Charter High School, as well as head of its environmental club. She continues,...

Making Your Vote Count

Making Your Vote Count

Ryan Appenzeller, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

In November 2024, the voting process will begin to elect a new president of the United States into office. This is a very important and historic time in America's history, with the outcome of either candidate...

San Diego City Skyline at Sunset, viewed from Point Loma, panoramic photograph

San Diego’s Climate Crisis

Daniel Agpuon, Assistant Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2024

Former President of the United States, Barack Obama once said, "This is not some distant problem of the future. This is a problem that is affecting Americans right now. Whether it means increased flooding,...

Woman Life Freedom

Woman Life Freedom

Madi Collins, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

On Sept.16 2022, the freedom movement started when this young 22 year old lady “Mahsa Amini” unfortunately passed away when she arrived in Tehran.  She died of physical violence because she had taken...

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