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Quick! You have 3 seconds to answer – what’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word ‘math’? Most people would say things like ‘numbers,’ or ‘calculus,’ or even the International Math Olympiad. Yet, Professor Po-Shen Loh clearly disagrees. Professor Po-Shen Loh works at Carnegie Mellon University, where he teaches the mathematics course. He formerly coached the US Math Olympiad team for a decade, his team winning multiple awards. Through his ideas about helping ot

Imagine growing plants without any soil at all—just water, nutrients, and light. Though it might sound unreal, hydroponics is a real and increasingly popular way to grow plants, especially in small or controlled environments. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using water-based nutrient solutions instead of soil. This allows plants to grow faster and more efficiently because they receive exactly what they need to thrive. While traditional gardening depends on natural c

When stories started moving from the book to the screen, it wasn’t only words that made the jump from physical to digital. Pictures started showing up next to the words, but some aren’t just dull graphs or diagrams for textbooks. Some become the main focus, the part that creators and readers alike spend hours poring over every last detail. Over the years, webcomics have become just as, if not more, popular than their tangible counterparts. Hundreds of different genres, storie

The new installation of cameras around our campus on March 23 have raised concerns about exactly why they are there. Emails and information haven’t been sent out by either admin or school staff, all the more making this situation ambiguous. The Limits of the Cameras: To be blatant, the cameras were installed for the sole purpose of the safety of students. Footage from these cameras will only be reviewed after an incident occurs (for example, a fight between students or a secu

As you settle into class, your teacher asks you to pull out your worksheet from the day before. Your classmates reach into their bags and pull out a pristine sheet of paper as you desperately hunt through layers of miscellaneous assignments, finding every paper but the one you need. Backpacks contain everything you require for your day at school, but backpacks that aren’t neatly organized can actually harm your scholarly experience. For this reason, it’s important that studen

Leo’s alarm clock hadn’t even finished its first cycle of beeps when he was out of the door. He arrives at school expecting the usual barren, desert-like halls, but was surprised that they were filled with chaotic laughter and energetic chatter. Each student’s voice was an instrument in a kind of morning orchestra. Confused, he asks Sarah what all the commotion is about. "What’s the deal?” he asks, nudging her. “Did they finally fix the vending machines?" Sarah doesn’t even l

If you happen to stumble upon Ross Alley in San Francisco’s iconic Chinatown, you’ll find a quaint factory in the wall. The store, while small, is full of heart. Frames full of traditional Chinese characters and illustrations line the walls. A sweet smell wafts through the air. Stacks and stacks of boxes of fortune cookies, some different colors and with chocolate drizzles, fill tables and shelves. If you read further than the little slip of paper tucked into each cookie, you

Imagine standing in the middle of a dense, humid jungle where the air feels thick with the weight of a thousand years. Suddenly, the trees break, and a massive limestone mountain rises from the earth, built with such mathematical precision that it can actually track the tilt of the planet and echo the call of a sacred bird. This is Chichén Itzá—a place where the stones don't just sit, they speak. Most people look at these ruins and see a graveyard of a "lost" people, but if y

On December 14, 1972 two astronauts named Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt would be the last humans to set foot on the moon for over fifty years. However it likely won't be another fifty until humanity touches the lunar surface again because just a few weeks ago, on April 1st, NASA launched Orion from the Artemis II Mission into space. The mission is a 10-day crewed lunar flyby managed by NASA, and although they did not land on the moon, this mission acts as a precursor for p

The morning fog mirrored my disposition as the weight of what I’d done dampened my thoughts. One slip-up had caused a plethora of gossip, rumors, and worst of all, endless tormenting from him. All I had sought out was a little fun, one night of reckless teenage fever. Jokes, jokes, that’s what my John Hughes brain liked to cinematically picture, but it really was just a measly text message that changed the trajectory of my life and my middle school social status. I gazed at m

INTRODUCTION A long line snakes around a small bakery in San Francisco, each person eagerly waiting for their breakfast. What’s inside this bakery that’s so special? The answer depends on who you ask. For some, it's a big bite of a sugary morning bun. For others, it’s the creamy richness of a banana tart, a slice of their famous country loaf, or small cake topped with edible flowers. This bakery is named Tartine, and it has become a staple of San Francisco’s food culture. Som

Located at the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District, the San Francisco Ferry Building is an icon of the San Francisco waterfront. Originally opened in 1898 as a major transportation hub, the port has undergone decades of change and is now an iconic tourist destination, marketplace, and ferry terminal. From surviving two major earthquakes to transporting over 50,000 people at its peak, this building has history, good food, and always room for enjoyment. Recently, a grou

Introduction to the Overall Console The Nintendo Switch 2, one of the most anticipated gaming consoles of last year, has a few surprises and tricks up its sleeve that fans weren’t ready for. However, despite these, there are still many things that make the new Switch worth it. People were getting tired of the Nintendo Switch 1, as there weren’t many releases of games, and even if there was one, it still wasn’t the greatest. People started getting restless, and even some just

Bam! A ball goes rocketing through the air at high speed, clears the net and lands right on the line. The other team can only stare at it in shock. Haikyu!!, one of the most popular sport anime favored by many anime fans, is finally reaching the end of its animated adaptation. Its manga sales have exceeded 70 million copies and theater tickets surpassed 4.91 million sales. Created by manga artist Haruichi Furudate, the series was originally made to promote volleyball during

“The name is Mamdani, M-A-M-D-A-N-I. You should learn how to say it.” This jingle has been making waves in the media as 34 year old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has recently stepped up as Mayor of New York City. With a population of 8.5 million “friends”, this metropolis is the hotspot for numerous pressing world affairs such as global finance, culture, and diplomacy. As of January 1st, 2026, Mamdani is the mayor, taking the oath using his grandfather’s Quran, repping

“Life is not always a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well.” John Griffith “Jack” London, famous American novelist, journalist, and activist, was one of the most popular and prolific authors of his time. Born in January 1876 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area until his untimely death in November 1916, his novels and short stories focus on the struggle for survival and individualism, and often draw from his own adventures and experiences

From a purple cat lounging on a pile of books to a skeleton walking through a city street, AI is capable of creating the unimaginable. While you may be most familiar with chatbot AIs, numerous websites and apps have added features that allow users to generate all sorts of AI media, which includes videos, images, and audio generated by AI. So how does this work, and how can we use it? On the human side, generating AI media is as simple as typing in a prompt and hitting enter.

I choose you! Starting off with just a few Pocket Monsters, Pokémon became popular within two years after its first series was released! Pokémon was originally created by Satoshi Tajiri, a Japanese game designer. It was originally a video game, but then turned into an anime series and then spread across Japan. Then, the franchise was exported to North America and Australia, and after Pokémon was released in Europe, the global craze peaked. Inspired by his childhood hobby of

The famed City Lights Bookstore is nestled on a busy street in San Francisco with literary-lovers and tourists floating in and out of the grand doors like clouds. It was founded in 1953 by the poets Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Peter D. Martin, and is one of the only fully independent bookstores in the states. One of the main attractions of the bookstore resides in the books there themselves. The selection of titles offered at City Lights pays tribute to the anti-authoritarian f

Crocs—how many people have them? No matter if you’re gardening, by the beach, or just love the classic, stylish clogs walking around, almost everybody has a pair. So, what is so appealing about these Croslite™ footwear? Crocs started out as nice, comfy boating shoes - shoes that boaters and fishermen wear. Those boaters then went to boat shows, and Crocs became famous for their quality. Crocs went public in 2006, and Jibbitz charms were added for a fun, customizable touch to