By Jeffery Keys ‘21, Feature Writer Between every generation exists cultural boundaries, where those born between specific time frames are labeled with distinct characteristics, values, and identities. The period in which a generation is raised shapes the culture and mentality of those generations, influencing how they perceive the world around them. For example, the baby…

Sophia Chen ‘22, Feature Writer Created to show Gen Z’s frustration towards older people who just don’t get it, “Ok Boomer” is a phrase that represents the younger generation’s voice on issues such as gun violence, climate change, gender and racial equality that affect the present and future. The sentiments behind the phrase aren’t revolutionary;…

By Erica Edman ‘21, Feature Editor Lately, the app TikTok has consumed the lives of teenagers around the world. In the US alone, the app has over 30 million monthly users; of those users, 69% are from Generation Z (ages 16-24). While teens have spent countless hours on the app scrolling through videos or learning…

By Kylie Bill ‘21, Feature Writer A popular feud between Generation Z and Baby Boomers has swept the internet with the meme “OK boomer.”  Teenagers say this phrase to dismiss people in the Baby Boomer generation, and this trend exemplifies the growing tension between the two generations. But where did this tension come from?  Looking…

By Michaela Wang ‘21, Feature Editor Marchers sew through city streets, binding the empty stretches between cobblestone and concrete. From above, the image of protest blankets communities in quilt, stitching together patches of concern and beliefs. The distinct heights, sizes, and colors adds depth to the picture, painting color in a once untouched canvas.   At…

By Andrew Zhang ‘22, Feature Writer In recent history, activism across the world has been rising constantly. With controversial political and social topics, citizens desiring change have resorted to strength in numbers. However, of those people taking the initiative, what have they accomplished?  There are numerous examples of student activism in the past. Much like…

By Jeffery Keys ‘21, Feature Writer Students have rarely hesitated to gather and fight for what they believe in, regardless of the potential consequences. Activism of young individuals has truly changed the world, from marching the streets of Birmingham or in campuses nationwide acting against the Vietnam War. But now we enter a new age…

By Emily Swope ‘22, Feature Writer On Friday, September 20, millions of people in more than 150 countries came together to protest and march in central locations and in front of city halls to demand urgent action on the issue of climate change. Greta Thunberg, 16-year old Swedish climate activist, started this initiative with weekly…

By Erica Edman ‘21, Feature Editor As much as I hate to admit it, I am not a very good student activist. I’ve signed up for tons of school clubs that I don’t go to, received reminders to call my state representatives that I don’t call, and been sent newsletters for events that I can’t…