“Blue Whale Challenge” continues to be a threat four years later

Social media is constantly evolving, for better or for worse, and its impacts on adolescence...

Sleeping in can be beneficial

Getting an adequate amount of sleep at night is important for one’s physical and mental health....

Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation raises awareness around mental health

The Born This Way Foundation was founded in 2012 by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta,...

Climate change: what we need is shame

I used to drink giant bottles of water— the 32 ounce plastic ones you can buy at certain...

Friendly reminder: maintain social distancing on trails

With the shelter-in-place orders having been enforced for a few months now, there’s no doubt...

The effect of misogyny in social media and how it affects people offline

Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram and YouTube allow us to comment, post and share...

Netflix original “Never Have I Ever” breaks the boundaries of minority representation in American television

As cliche as the storyline was, “Never Have I Ever” shows a promising change in how minorities...

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, Madness

The American True Crime documentary series titled “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, Madness”...

One Direction’s legacy continues strong after a decade of music

Ten years ago, a modern musical miracle happened. Its occurrence came as a surprise, but in...

Judge partly dismisses the USWNT’s charges against US Soccer in the ongoing wage discrimination case

On May 1, 2020, California Federal Judge R. Gary Klauser dismissed two out of the three claims...

Michael Schneider: a Bohemian ultrarunner in the making

It was mile 17, and Michael Schneider wanted to throw up.  The running-crazed DV senior...

Men’s Volleyball faces tough start with two consecutive losses

On Feb. 25, Dougherty Valley Men’s Volleyball put up a strong fight against San Ramon Valley...