In 2016, Leah John, a freshman at Dougherty Valley High School (DVHS), experienced her first interaction with the dress code.
While doing quiet work in one of her classes, John’s teacher called...
I’m white.
For anyone who’s looked at me before, that sounds almost like a ridiculous statement. My skin is tan, my nose is flat and I have almond shaped eyes. For even someone who’s heard of...
“If I look at the mass I will never act. If I look at the one, I will.”- Mother Teresa
In the spring of 2020, my life and the lives of many other students changed irrevocably when the COVID-19 pandemic...
As an American Hindu growing up in the United States, my faith and my identity have gone hand in hand. Living in San Ramon, and seeing hundreds of other kids who are like me has definitely helped me feel...
“Cas, not for nothing but the last person that looked at me like that, I got laid” -Dean Winchester to Castiel (Supernatural). This provocative quote is just one of countless examples of queerbaiting...
When was the last time you looked out the window? Or left your house not because you had to, but to go on a walk? It’s possible that you haven't done either of these things in a while. For the average...
TW: This article contains mentions of violent crimes and graphic content that may be disturbing for some. Reader discretion is advised.
Media consumes everyday life from every angle: social media,...
With such a rapid change in policy from the far-right Trump to the moderate Biden administration, since his inauguration, Biden has implemented climate-aimed spending plans that represent a genuine step...
All homework assigned by teachers should have a completion grade.
A completion grade is a grade assigned to students if they have completed the assignment. This grade does not consider the amount of...
In education, there are many different theories on the best way to help students learn. However, there is a consensus that the overall goal of grades is to communicate the extent to which students have...
March 13 known as the day when our worlds were turned upside down, initially seemed like any other day. In fact, after school ended, we FaceTimed each other talking about how excited we were to get an...
