When asking a rich person for their secret to success, some might say that they invested in the stock market. The stock market, where investors might buy and sell stocks, are shares of ownership in public companies.     Recently, GameStop’s stocks increased dramatically, which caused quite the buzz around the stock community, and the internet in general. The increase was because bands of stock traders on Reddit, a social media site, pushed GameStop’s (GME, GameStop’s name in stock...

   According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, over 66,000 people in Los Angeles County are experiencing homelessness. This was a 12.7% increase from last year. But many are standing up to fix this issue. With various shelters, thrift stores, and resource centers, Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission aims to end the worsening homelessness crisis. On February 1st, this non-profit organization took another step to fulfill this goal by opening Los Angeles’ first tiny home community in...

    Stussy Sale, Pier to Pier Walk, Finals Food Sale — traditional and familiar fundraisers that have been disrupted by 2020. As we proceed through 2021, fundraising is still a priority. But what exactly goes into creating a successful event, especially during such a unique year?       Micah Taw (9) described the process of planning his first fundraiser as the Freshmen Class Co-President. He explained that “the Ding Tea fundraiser takes a lot of time planning. It’s a lot of emailing...

   As hundreds waited in long lines of vehicles to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, anti-vax protesters were present right beside them. On January 30, approximately 50 demonstrators arrived at Dodger Stadium’s COVID-19 vaccination site: one of the largest and most visible in the country. Gratuitously denouncing vaccines, championing an end to pandemic lockdowns, and telling people to take off their masks, the protesters caused an hour-long shutdown of the vaccination center. The incident negatively...

Prologue    Physical barriers have kept us apart, but they cannot stop the spread of gratitude and joy. Even behind a plastic partition, the happiness exuded by Mrs. Tehrani is both infectious and irreplaceable. Currently in her second full school year as West High’s textbook clerk, she has branched out from her regular responsibilities. Interestingly, this is on account of an underlying level of irony: while the pandemic has hindered social connection for most, Mrs. Tehrani is now able to...