I used to dread the short 15-minute walk back home from Mesa Verde. It felt exhausting and drained me after an already tiring day in school. To me, walking in general was boring, mentally...

With a swift swing and a loud “KIHAP!” Anderson Lai (12) demonstrated a punch and glanced behind him, smiling at his students as they enthusiastically imitated his movements. For the past year, Lai...

In sixth grade during my first science fair, I shuffled between long rows of blue tables with hundreds of boards looming over me. Each board was filled with information in a seemingly foreign language...

Rating: 8.5/10     Since I was a toddler, my family and I have dropped by Sunmerry Bakery every time we passed by Irvine. When I found out that they were opening a new branch in Mira Mesa, I knew...

As I make my way through my second year of high school, I’ve noticed that my productivity increases exponentially as the day goes by. By the time it’s 1-2 a.m., the calculus I’ve stared at all day...

At just 3 years old, Kylie Liu (10) started playing tennis with her dad on the Westview tennis courts. Despite her heavy racket and the dauntingly tall nets that loomed before her, 3-year-old Liu was determined...

As the sun beat down on her face and the sound of cheering and cowbells rang through the air, Shayna Mehta (11), co-captain of the varsity girls cross country team, was prepared to do her best in her 3-mile...

Nearly half of all Americans who are unhoused live in California, and these numbers are rising faster than in any other state. In 2023, San Diego alone saw a 22% increase in homelessness as compared to...