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Goths

Ian Ponce, Student Marketplace Manager October 13, 2025

When you think of goths - you might picture the stereotypical all black clothes, dramatic makeup and a gloomy attitude. But not many people know what being goth really means. It's a subculture with an...

The Over-Consumption Crisis

The Over-Consumption Crisis

Allison Thieng, Staff Writer October 8, 2025

In the current day, you can not simply be you. In order to fit in, it is felt as a standard that you must appear a certain way to remain relevant. You purchase the latest wear, you buy the newest beverage...

What Disconnection does to Us

What Disconnection does to Us

Alex Vazquez, Staff Writer October 8, 2025

What is the Loneliness Epidemic? There has been an epidemic running rampant in recent years. Not an infectious disease; rather, one that stems from a cultural disconnect, one of significant mental and...

Masculinity & Sexuality in The Western World.

Masculinity & Sexuality in The Western World.

Anita Dominguez, OpEd Editor October 6, 2025

  Gender twisting has been entwined with most of Western European culture for many decades. In particular, in the 19th century, a very popular tradition was for young boys in Ireland to be...

Top 10 Best Movies of the 2025 Summer

Top 10 Best Movies of the 2025 Summer

Quinn Pavnoz, Asst. Student Life Editor October 3, 2025

  Picture this: You’re sitting in a dark theater, crisp buttery popcorn in one hand, an icy drink in the other. All around you, music echoes through the room, and before you, a colorful explosion...

Where have all the Bugs Gone?

Where have all the Bugs Gone?

Vivian Chapman, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 3, 2025

Less than 20 years ago, anyone who took a road trip encountered the same problem: bugs. Splattered across every windshield and bumper, cleaning off dead bugs became a routine task. Now, our road trips...

The Evolution of Matcha

The Evolution of Matcha

Kylie Lintott, News Editor September 30, 2025

A new star has entered the drink market, matcha, and its revolution is taking over the Western world. Specifically with younger audiences, we are seeing a big shift in people's cafe beverage preferences....

Is Fast Food Getting Worse?

Is Fast Food Getting Worse?

Xavier Brooks, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2025

According to the National Restaurant Association, who performed a recent study on fast food menu prices, the western region of the United States-- obviously including us, California-- saw a 3.9% increase...

Be Kind to Crows

Be Kind to Crows

Lennon Goldberg, Copy Editor December 4, 2024

The most common animal at Helix is arguably the American Crow. While walking around campus on any given day, you may hear their familiar squawk and spot a few in a tree, on a rooftop or by a trash can....

The Importance of Sleep for Teens

The Importance of Sleep for Teens

Riley James, Arts/Comics Editor November 1, 2024

Nowadays, teens often feel they have to neglect sleep in favor of balancing their academic responsibilities, extracurricular activities, and social lives, just to keep up with everything in their lives....

The Problem with Greek Myth Retellings

The Problem with Greek Myth Retellings

Anita Dominguez, Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor October 22, 2024

  Let's get real, just slapping a woman's name on a book is not enough for it to be considered a feminist read. A true feminist read should explore what it means to be a woman from a specific...

Beyond Dates and Events

Beyond Dates and Events

Giselle Lopez, Asst. Copy Editor September 18, 2024

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”- George Santayana Teaching history is a cornerstone of education that transcends the mere memorization of dates and events. It...

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