Story by Gavin Bartolome & Leighton Kwok Sports Editor, Staff Writer Illustration by Yumin KimStaff Illustrator Many athletes face injuries and try to expedite their recovery at the cost of long-term healing. ACL tears, fractures, and head traumas can be career-ending blows to an athlete’s career. While modern medicine has helped bring back many from the injured […]
Long-distance Relationships
Story by Leighton KwokStaff Writer Recently, I had the privilege of traveling to Seattle by myself to stay with my friend, Cali, short for Calista, for three days. During my time in Seattle, I began to reminisce about when Cali and I first met at a Freedom of Speech Conference in Washington, D.C. Even though it […]
The over-trendification of Asian culture and customs
Story by Leighton KwokStaff Writer Illustration by Harper RentmeesterStaff Illustrator Asian culture cannot be a commodity to be bought and sold on the internet. In early 2024, the Japanese drink, matcha, took TikTok by storm, influencing several trends. “MatchaTok,” the term for matcha-related posts, created an explosion of Asian visibility. As matcha became a household name, matcha […]
Gen Z’s voting era has just begun
Story by Leighton KwokStaff Writer Illustration by Sage ChangStaff Illustrator The Gen Z Vote could create a turning point in American Politics The United States of America was built on the idea that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness would be easier for generations to come. The Founding Fathers established the complex US voting system so […]
RACC Night eases college admissions process for students
The event featured representatives from 15 out-of-state colleges, including American University, Bard College, Brown University, Syracuse University, and the University of Arizona.