Stem Corner
Sanjana Chava, Feature Editor
April 3, 2019
Climate change has been an ongoing problem around the world, with greenhouse gases heating up the atmosphere. Out of all the greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide is the one that has been a leading cause in global warming. The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been increasing around the world,...
What influences a child’s upbringing?
Malavika Santhosh, Reporter
April 3, 2019
I remember being seven years old, having newly moved to America. As I looked around me and my peers, I noticed something. I began to notice it more and more as I saw depictions of American families on TV and the world around me. You see, most shows that I saw on TV portrayed a caucasian family, while...
Student Personal Stories
Bryanna Fernandez and Evie Smith
April 3, 2019
Maddi McNiel ('19) had it all figured out. She was destined to be a builder,a designer, a architect. As a child, blueprints filled her journals and it didn’t matter where, “whether it be at home, at school, or even at church,” she was constantly drawing. As her dream became more important, ...
What in the World?
Evie Smith, Photo Editor, Co-Litterbox Editor
March 22, 2019
In the village of Paricutín, a farmer by the name of Dionisio Pulido was working in a cornfield. According to the SDSU geology website, on the morning of February 20, 1943, he noticed a crack on a small hill. Pulido describes, “the ground swelled and raised itself 2 or 2.5 meters high, and a kind...
Cracking conspiracy theories
Stehanie Rodriguez and Rebecca Del La Torre
March 22, 2019
The Demon Horse A sculptor by the name of Luis Jimenez sculpted Blue Mustang, a 32-foot horse with red, glaring eyes that glow in the day and night; although that detail is scary enough itself, it gets worse. The sculpture fell on Luis Jimenez during the process of creation and killed him. Many believ...
Tracking down Bigfoot
Cody Winkelman, Co-Sports Editor
March 22, 2019
Many of you probably know about the mythical creature Bigfoot. Many believe Bigfoot is wandering around somewhere in the wilderness; however there are people who don’t believe in Bigfoot due to a lack of evidence. In a poll taken by Bothell students, only 37% believe Bigfoot is real opposed to the...
STEM corner
Sanjana Chava, Feature Editor
March 22, 2019
Most people know what a normal visit to the doctor’s office usually entails . You show up at the doctor’s office and check in at the front desk and wait for around 30 minutes to see your doctor. However, when you finally get to meet your doctor, you only get to speak to them for around 15-20 minutes;...
Gen-Z dictionary: decode what you hear in the halls
Malavika Santhosh and Nyla Libed
March 22, 2019
The English language is ever-changing. It evolves and grows, adapting to the changes going on in the environment around it. Slang, or short language, is a big part of communication, and changes and evolves just like normal language does. Over the years, many slang words have gone in and out of style,...
Personality types
Bryanna Fernandez, Reporter
March 22, 2019
Everybody around you is different. Sometimes it may be hard to even understand why and how others are the way they are. Majority of us are familiar with the terms introvert and extrovert. You might be one of them. Let’s go into depth about each term. Introvert: This is a person who tends to be more...
Holidays for the Homeless
Rebecca Del La Torre, Reporter
March 22, 2019
As the holidays approach and the weather gets colder/ many homeless people struggle to live off the streets in such harsh conditions. While Seattle continues to become greater plus more expensive, it leaves families and citizens in a financial pit. How to help the homeless this season: There are many...
How to be happier
Evie Smith, Photo Editor, Co-Litterbox Editor
March 22, 2019
Singing can make people happier. People are singing everywhere, many tv shows are based on singing competitions and, for those who are less talented, karaoke nights are a perfect opportunity to compete. Buddy the Elf was on to something when he said, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing...
Black History Month
Stephanie Rodriguez, Reporter
March 12, 2019
African American History month, or more commonly known as Black History Month, is an annual celebration which commemorates the achievements of African Americans and their contribution to the history of the United States. Black History Month used to be only a week. A Harvard historian named Cart...