“All Walks of Life”: LWHS, DEI and a Nation in Transition
On January 20, 2025, only two hours into his presidency, President Donald J. Trump released Executive Order 14151, directing federal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) […]
A Bumpy Road Ahead for Bikers
On a cold morning in San Francisco’s Mission District, a cyclist cautiously maneuvers around a blocked bike lane, skirting past a double-parked delivery van. Just […]
What Made the Cookie Crumbl?
Crumbl Cookies opened their first San Francisco location on February 7, 2025. Their distinguishable bright pink boxes and delicious five-inch cookies have turned Crumbl into […]
Art as Solace Amid California Homelessness Crisis
California is the state with the highest number of homeless individuals—over 187,000—in the U.S., and holds 24% of the total U.S. homeless population. While pain […]
Diversity of Thought: An Overlooked Pillar of American Education
Amid a politically tense national and international climate—fueled by the 2024 presidential election and the first 100 days under the Trump administration—higher education institutions including […]
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 […]
