Learn about Aisha Wahab, a candidate in the District 10 State Senate election If you had to describe yourself as a candidate in three words, what three words would you choose? AW: Innovative, pragmatic, and persistent. Why are you running for State Senate? AW: I grew up in this district. This is the place that […]
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The Gentrification of Jazz
The effects of white musicians profiting off African-American culture Vir Sinha Staff Editor When you think of jazz music, what’s the first image that comes to mind? Most people might think of Frank Sinatra, or the roaring 20’s, or the boring cafe music that they hear at their local coffee shop. However, history glosses over […]

Petroleum Propaganda
How a corporate plot hoodwinked the world about the true perpetrators of climate change Vincent Nghiem Staff Writer Carpool to school. Bring a reusable tote when you go to the supermarket. And, while you’re at it, drop your plastic straw — use a metal one! We’ve heard it all. These are just some of the […]

The Voice of the Proletariat: A Cry for Rights
How the possibility of railroad strikes can shift the future for workers across America Surya Chelliah Staff Writer This past month, over 115,000 railroad union members threatened to strike over inhumane working conditions, nearly causing a nation-crippling economic crisis. Though averted for now, the potential for worker outrage still burns hot. Unions are combating a […]

Not Your Typical Fairytale
Gluing in the torn-out pages from the British monarchy saga Ananya Balaji Staff Writer Cinderella. Snow White. The Little Mermaid. Another fairytale that arguably should be included among the ranks of such classics is the story of the British royal family. From the decadent weddings and humongous castles, to that quintessential royal benevolence, the Windsors […]
The Persistence of Marginalization
The adverse effects of the hijab ban in Karnataka, India Japneet Kaur Staff Writer The Indian state of Karnataka has been under wide global attention after a viral video of a 19-year-old Muslim girl shouting “Allah hu Akbar” at a large mob of men went viral. Muskan Khan has since appeared in various interviews explaining […]
Two Racial Slurs. One Missing Teacher. A Classroom Left Adrift.
Nearly 6 months ago, an incident occurred which left a classroom without a teacher. 6 months later, the students describe what happened. Emyr Ortiz, Nami Nair, Darcy Chew, Shreya Daschoudhary, Mata Elangovan Staff Writers Every so often, a familiar headline pops up in the news: “Teacher Fired After Racist Incident in US High School.” Many […]

Media Literacy in the Midst of a War
Learning how students and teachers at American acquire their information and evaluate the accuracy of their information regarding the Ukraine-Russia crisis Sahana Narayan Staff Writer Over the last several decades, the world has watched as major global powers have taken shape and taken sides. Sometimes, it happened silently, through the alliances and friendships that didn’t […]

Course Registration Dissatisfaction
A look into the disappointment felt by AHS students at this year’s registration process Japneet Kaur Staff Writer The last days of February mark an important time period for the students at American High School. Students are faced with the excruciating task of making decisions—ones that will have a large impact on their future. The […]

The future of Pandemic Pets
How have pets brought home during the pandemic impacted students’ lives? What awaits in the animals’ futures? Sonal Agarwal Staff Writer What started as a two-week break from school and work spaces on March 13th, 2020 quickly turned into a long period of quarantine for the entire world. During this time, many families experienced a […]