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School counselors can offer advice to students and provide much-needed emotional relief. Unfortunately, many across the district fail to be the affable, open people their jobs require them to be.

Counselors: One of the most valuable resources the school may be missing out on

Counselors are meant to be trusted adults that serve students’ emotional and mental needs. This is why they need to have the necessary social skills to perform their job well.
By Kimberly Salazar, Staff Oct 23, 2023
Counselors are meant to be trusted adults that serve students’ emotional and mental needs. This is why they need to have the necessary social skills to perform their job well.
Rock guitarist Tom Morello with guitar teacher Ms. Jennifer Bellusci.

Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello does a “Mic Check” in the auditorium

The rock guitarist visited the school Tuesday, performing for, and with, students.
By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Oct 20, 2023
The rock guitarist visited the school Tuesday, performing for, and with, students.
Transgender athletes are often prevented from participating in sports over fear of them having unfair advantages over cisgender athletes. However, scientific studies have shown that this is not the case.

It’s time to break free from binary divisions in sports

Transgender athletes have long been barred from participating in sports due to deep-rooted transphobia in society.
By Alexa Ballesteros, Staff Writer Oct 20, 2023
Transgender athletes have long been barred from participating in sports due to deep-rooted transphobia in society.
Harmful stereotypes reinforced by social media and stressors from the pandemic have brought on an increase in anxiety and depression in teenage girls. Unfortunately, many dont speak out due to a fear of being seen as too emotional.

Silent suffering: Exploring the disturbing reality of teenage girls’ mental health

A disproportionate amount of teenage girls are increasingly suffering from anxiety and depression, with social media and the pandemic being the chief culprits behind this.
By Angelica Venturina, Print Editor-in-Chief Oct 19, 2023
A disproportionate amount of teenage girls are increasingly suffering from anxiety and depression.
The LGBTQ+ community has expressed outrage at the anti-transgender laws being passed nationwide. These laws intend to curtail the civil rights of trans people in public spaces, most notably public restrooms.

Doubling anti-trans laws spark outrage from the LGBTQ+ community

The new wave of laws against transgender people has denied the community civil rights in Republican states across the country.
By Allison Antonio, News/Features Editor Oct 19, 2023
The new wave of laws against transgender people has denied the community civil rights in Republican states across the country.
From L to R: Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ronald Weasley and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone.

The best movies and TV shows to watch during fall

Put on your favorite sweaters and turn on some cozy films because autumn is officially here.
By Viktoriya Khanliyan, Staff Oct 13, 2023
Put on your favorite sweaters and turn on some cozy films because autumn is officially here.
Laufeys newest album Bewitched offers 14 songs with themes of heartbreak, sadness and self-love.

Laufey’s record-breaking album has “Bewitched” listeners

Singer and songwriter Laufey’s modern take on classic jazz has influenced musicians worldwide. With her newest album “Bewitched,” many people have been left in awe. 
By Mia Rodriguez, Staff Oct 12, 2023
Singer and songwriter Laufey’s modern take on classic jazz has influenced musicians worldwide.
Taylor Swifts Eras Tour is the most recent and infamous example of inflated concert tickets, with the full range of prices being from $50 to $2,000.

Affordable entertainment is in your “Wildest Dreams”

Concert ticket prices are skyrocketing and it's not okay.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff Oct 11, 2023
Concert ticket prices are skyrocketing and it's not okay.
LA is offering numerous Halloween events to keep you entertained over this weekend.

Three bone-chillingly fun things to do this weekend

From skin-crawling activities to fresh farmers markets, there's plenty to save you from boredom this weekend.
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff Oct 6, 2023
From skin-crawling activities to fresh farmers markets, there's plenty to save you from boredom this weekend.
Olivia Rodrigo dropped her new album GUTS on Sept. 8, drawing fans in with her melancholic tone and nostalgia.

“GUTS:” A musical roller coaster 

Melancholy and regret reverberate within the lyrics of Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album.
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff Oct 6, 2023
Melancholy and regret reverberate within the lyrics of Olivia Rodgrigo’s newest album.
The i-Ready was administered to all students the week of September 18. The new test was designed to adapt to students performance live; if a student did well, they would be given harder questions to answer, and vice versa.

i-Ready … for what?

LAUSD enforces a new testing platform for students, replacing the Renaissance test that students took last year.
By Skylie Molina, Staff Oct 5, 2023
LAUSD enforces a new testing platform for students, replacing the Renaissance test that students took last year.
ASB students carry their ladder back to storage after taking down the decorations for Homecoming.

The real reason Homecoming was postponed

A paperwork issue and the threat of inclement weather contributed to the event's delay.
By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor Oct 2, 2023
ASB announces that Homecoming has been postponed due to unforeseen conditions.
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