U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Impact the Bay Area and Beyond
On March 28th, 2025, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—led by tech mogul Elon Musk—issued a memo to employees at the United States Agency for […]
Lurie Faces Support and Backlash in First Six Months
Every four years, over 500,000 San Francisco voters elect the highest paid mayor in the United States. However, in this particular January 8 inauguration, Daniel […]
Why are Rare Earth Metals So Rare?
Rare earth metals (REMs) are the backbone of the devices and innovations that define modern-day life. Every time you scroll on your phone, power up […]
Confronting Youth Right Wing Radicalization
Amidst a nationwide wave of anxiety around political extremism and threats to democracy, individuals throughout Lick-Wilmerding High School are confronting these issues, seeking to understand […]
FDA Says Goodbye to Red Dye (3)
On January 15, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned Red Dye 3 in food and drugs following a petition filed in 2022. The […]
SF’s Contemporary Jewish Museum Closes
As 2024 came to a close, the doors of a four decades-old institution came to a close as well: the San Francisco Contemporary Jewish Museum […]
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Every Month is MS Awareness Month in My House
Multiple sclerosis is an invisible disease, making it impossible to assess the extent of someone’s condition or symptoms by looking at them. This has led […]
Culture or Counterfeit in Emilia Pérez
Emilia Pérez, one of the most nominated and awarded films in Oscar history, has sparked both widespread acclaim and controversy. While Emilia Pérez has received […]
Is Screen Time Up for TikTok?
On January 19, 2025, the popular social media platform, TikTok, was banned in the US for 12 hours. The ban came after several years of […]
The Hallyu Sweeping Over American Pop Culture
As Rosé, a member of the Korean-pop girl band BLACKPINK, flirtatiously sings the chorus “a-pa-tu, a-pa-tu” at the 2024 MAMA Awards hosted at the Dolby […]
