loving yourself is a rebellion
Emily Yoon, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
If I could have the powers of any superhero, I’d choose Loki, the Norse god of mischief. As one of the most complex Marvel characters of all time, not only does Loki rock a leather ensemble and flashy golden horns, he can transform into anyone he wants, anytime he wants. I ...
How Hallmark movies are a cinematic dystopia
Emily Yoon, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
My mother and I share many things in common. In addition to our love of seafood and our terrible eyesight, we both love making fun of badly-made films. You can probably imagine how we’ve watched oodles of Hallmark Christmas movies over the years and mocked the awkward dialogue and id...
The Wellness Center Brings Zen to West Ranch
Vanessa McLaughlin, Staff Writer
December 10, 2019
At West Ranch, the Wellness Center is often recognized for its calming environment and dog therapy. Most students go to these events to have fun doing yoga and petting dogs, but little do students know that they strengthen students’ mindfulness, or the awareness of the world around them. Creatin...
Munchies: I Reviewed Starbucks’ Holiday Drink Menu
Jaeeun Park, Staff Writer
December 9, 2019
As a more spirited venture for Paw Print, I sacrificed my health to taste-test some new holiday drinks at Starbucks. Peppermint Mocha: Aha, the Peppermint Mocha: the most basic of holiday drinks. Who hasn’t tried one of these in an attempt to be festive? For those that haven’t cons...
Shooting at Saugus High
Jaeeun Park, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
This morning on Nov. 14, a 16-year-old male student opened fire around 7:30 a.m. on Saugus High School’s campus. Two victims were fatally shot and four were wounded. This includes the gunman, who attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head, which failed. He remains alive and is in a hospital for ...
Head in the Clouds II: A Review
November 12, 2019
On Oct. 11, 88rising, an Asian music collective, released its album “Head in the Clouds II”, mainly produced by Joji (George Miller) who rose to mainstream fame with his song “SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK.” “Head in the Clouds II” is a sequel to 88rising’s debut album “Head in the Clou...
Beto O’Rourke Ends 2020 Presidential Bid
Zach Singer, Staff Writer
November 10, 2019
Beto O’Rourke, gassed out of money and face-planting in DNC polls, abandoned his presidential campaign on Friday, Nov. 1 just hours before the Iowa Democratic event. After a neck-and-neck Senate battle in a fight to turn Texas blue in 2018, O’Rourke’s mission ultimately failed a...
We The People
October 28, 2019
Since its foundation, the United States has been a beacon of opportunity for immigrants. Thousands from all around the world come to this country, often gambling for a better life. According to the 2018 Current Population Survey, approximately 89.4 million people, or 28 percent of the overall U.S. pop...
Words Fail: How “Dear Evan Hansen” shares a harmful message
Emily Yoon, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
The Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen” boasts an iconic soundtrack and a cast full of talented musical theatre performers, not to mention the Tony award for best musical in 2017. Having quickly gained traction in the musical world with hits such as “Waving Through a Window” and “You Will Be ...
TruthFinder has Information on Everyone: Ethical or Not?
Reya Mehta, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
In today’s world, privacy has gone extinct. About 49 million Instagram influencers, celebrities and brands had their accounts breached on May 20. Their private contact information, including their location, email address and phone number, were exposed. There have been so many data breaches ...
Thank You, Next: Why I’m not a Feminist
Jaeeun Park, Staff Writer
September 26, 2019
This summer I visited a museum in bustling NYC and, after a few minutes of mindless wandering, ended up in their gift shop. There I saw some tastelessly designed merchandise that practically screamed about how amazing women were, and that we should fight for equal rights as men. After cringing a...
The Hallyu Wave is Drowning Me
Jaeeun Park, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
I can clearly remember my childhood and the usual routine I would have after school. After finishing my homework, I would scramble up to my grandmother, lying next to her on our warm heated mat. I’d be intrigued by the cliche, dramatic plot of a rich, good-looking company heir’s tight-lipped m...