The Point

Extroverts, Please Leave Me Alone

Eva Mayrose, Reporter • November 10, 2021

“Wait, are you new? I’ve never seen you before.” “I didn’t know you could talk!” “What do you mean you’ve never been to a party?” Apologies, I didn’t mean to inconvenience...

An Influencer’s Life for Me

Chloe Choi, Reporter • November 10, 2021

I wake up to a million notifications from dozens of different apps. I scroll through all my social media accounts before rolling out of bed at the last minute to get ready for the day. I spend ages picking...

A Letter From the Editors

Let’s Do Away With the “Devious Licks” Trend

Alycen Kim and Aidan Sun • November 10, 2021

Amid the re-adjustment to in-person schooling comes a new challenge: school bathroom closures. TikTok’s latest trend, “Devious Licks,” has had long-term (if not criminal) effects on our campus. “Devious...

Pint-Sized Stories

Chloe Choi and Luka Ardon, Reporters • November 10, 2021

Lost in Translation: Dubbing vs Subbing

The Reasons Why Subtitles Take the Dub Over Dubbing

Alycen Kim, Editor-In-Chief • November 10, 2021

Hundreds of struggling adults compete against each other in a series of twisted children’s games (think red light, green light and tug of war) for the ultimate cash prize: the equivalent of 38 million...

Out with Columbus Day; In with Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Lucia Ruiz, Features Editor • October 15, 2021

When Columbus first encountered the Taino tribe of Haiti in 1492, it was a successful tribe with over five million members. Two years later, there were only two million Taino people. By the time Columbus...

Stereotypical or Empowering?

A Look Into the New Marvel Movie, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”

Aaron Paik, Reporter • October 15, 2021

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” was one of the most polarizing films of 2021. Reeling in around $247.6 million in gross revenue in its first two weeks and made possible by amazing performances...

A Satire on Diligent Mask Wearing

Chloe Choi, Reporter • October 15, 2021

As I walk down the hallway at 8 a.m., there’s already a cluster of rowdy kids talking about their fantasy football teams, all while not wearing masks. I roll my eyes, but I can’t expect better because...

A Letter From the Editors

The Legacy of Legacy in College Admissions Should be Ended

Alycen Kim and Aidan Sun, Editors-in-Chief • October 15, 2021

When we enter high school, we’re taught that our actions alone control our chances of getting into top schools. Our investment in extracurriculars, working for high GPAs and writing insightful essays...

It’s a Culture, Not a Costume

The Issue with Culturally Inappropriate Costumes

Alycen Kim, Editor-in-Chief • October 15, 2021

Cobwebs, costumes, candy and cultural appropriation? Halloween is just around the corner, bringing about a night of dressing up and dishing out sweets. But, along with the influx of candy and decorations...

New Gaming Laws in China Could Have Benefits for Children

Natalie Wang, Reporter • October 15, 2021

China has cracked down on their video game industries, and as of Sept. 1, 2021, all Chinese minors under the age of 18 are restricted to only three hours of gaming maximum per week and can only play on...

PARENTAL ADVISORY: Explicit Content

Parents Unfairly Condemn Artists for Explicit Music

Sierra Namvari, Photography Editor • October 15, 2021

Recently, many parents have been complaining about the large amount of “explicit” content that celebrities are releasing. They believe that it’s inappropriate for their children to be looking...