How Chat GPT and other generative AI can change education and the world. Tanvi Vidyala Staff Writer Only a few decades ago, artificial intelligence was hardly more than a fantasy found in the dreams of Sci-Fi fans and tech nerds. In recent months, tools like DALL-E Mini and Chat GPT have taken the industry and […]
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The Disbandment of American High DECA
Covering the fall of AHS DECA and the factors that played a role in its demise Sahana Narayan & Karyle Agno Staff Writers It’s the cycle of life at American: the rise and eventual fall of AHS clubs. Whether the fall is at the hands of the notorious AHS club committee, the strong foot of […]

Lore of AHS: Mr. Millard
Exploring the infamous room of Mr. Millard’s Computer Science class Alfred Ukudeev-Freeman Staff Writer The room is bustling with chatter, kids on their phones, messing around on their computers. That is until “the GOAT Mr. Millard,” as Revant Patel (11) calls him, walks into the classroom. “A lotta kids have Fortnite loaded on their screens […]

When Can We Come In?
Behind the disarray of the Homecoming Dance’s entrance wait times. Surya Chelliah Staff Writer Flashing lights, loud music, meeting friends, dancing, and making memories; all part of the appeal of the Homecoming dance, but was any of this worth the nearly ninety-minute-long line some students waited through on October 22? According to an email blast […]

The “American” Journey of VAISH and THE ROACHEZ
Early beginnings offer only a glimpse of these young artists’ musical futures. Alfred Ukudeev-Freema Staff Writer “One day I was bored, and I was like, sh—, I’ma make some music. So I made some music.” Vaishnav Desabhatla (11) is his name, but everybody calls him VAISH. He started back in quarantine, rapping over pre-made beats […]

Aisha on the Issues
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 […]

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 […]
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 […]