“Harry Potter” and the Heat Death of the Author
Katie Caracciolo unpacks the recent condemnable actions of author J.K. Rowling and the dangers of the resulting attempted reclamation of her previously blindly beloved series.
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Sign of the Times
The Problematic Politicization of the Black American Vote
Tali Braun discusses the history and continued politicization of the Black vote in American politics.
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California’s Fight Against the Trump Administration for Cleaner Air
Nathaniel Ramierez details California's fight for cleaner air and how the Trump Administration is holding the state back.
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Bye, Bye, Bye, Pumpkin Pie
Toni Shindler-Ruberg wants you to remove the pumpkin pie from your Thanksgiving table.
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Democrats Didn’t Do Enough To Stop Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation
Christine Tu believes that the democratic leaders could have done more to stop or slow the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
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The GOP’s Final Trump Card
Nathan Lee unpacks the results of the presidential election and warns against potential foul play.
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The Trump Trickle-Down Effect
Maya Salem discuss the Trump Effect and it's possible implications on local elections.
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Democrats Are Not the Progressives They Portray Themselves To Be
Kristen Wu critiques the centrist tendencies of the Democratic Party, unpacking the disillusionment progressives are feeling in the face of the election.
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A Spooky Story for Halloween 2020
Maya Salem is out to spook us this Halloween all with an oddly familiar scary story.
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From Cobwebs to Commentary: Horror Films Have More To Offer Than You Think
Mikayla Buhbe finally gives the horror genre the recognition it deserves as she cites its recent success in making pertinent social commentary.
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Is Free Candy Worth Possibly Getting COVID-19?
Christine Tu unpacks the harsh reality of Halloween amidst a pandemic and offers some hygienic, safe alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating.
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The Case Against Amy Coney Barrett
Sophia Lovell discusses the possible implications of the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Amy coney Barrett.
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The American People Lost in the Presidential Debates
Marisol Cruz talks about this year's presidential debates and explains why the American people were the biggest loser.
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Generation Meme: How Humor Shapes Our History
Yuriko Chavez discusses humor as a coping mechanism during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Prop 22 and the Tech Industry’s Continued Exploitation of Gig Workers
Katie Caracciolo implores readers to vote no on Prop 22 this November.
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Featured Comic
Please Don’t Try to Bike Over the Hump Pls
Labyrinth: Grades Search
Aries
March 21 - April 19
Ends on ‘good terms’ but is blocked on Instagram
Taurus
April 20 - May 20
Slow fade
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
Ghosting them on a random Monday
Cancer
June 21 - July 22
“It’s not you, it’s me”
Leo
July 23 - August 22
Drunk Uber “we need to talk” voice memo
Virgo
August 23 - September 22
Presents a notes app pros and cons list
Libra
September 23 - October 22
Asks to still be friends
Scorpio
October 23 - November 21
Drops their stuff off, never speaks to them again
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
Texts “this isn’t working” then posts from another country
Capricorn
December 22 - January 19
“It’s not me, it’s you”
Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
Tells them they need to focus on Econ 10A
Pisces
February 19 - March 20
Delivers a hand-written letter to their mom
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