Currently serving as the co-editor, I’ve been contributing to Witherly Heights since the 7th grade. Over the years, I've played a key role in transforming the publication from a simple collection of articles into a dynamic multimedia platform. We've expanded our blog content to include videos, interviews, and digital art, making it more engaging and accessible to our readers.
Local Voices – A Student Interview Series
Video interviews with candidates for the FUSD Board of Trustees, discussing key issues affecting the school district. The conversation highlights each candidate's perspectives and their plans to improve educational resources and supporting diverse student needs.
Indian Representation in the Mindy Project: Bop or Flop?
Mindy Kaling, an Indian-American actress and director, has often come under fire for her portrayal of Indians in media and entertainment. Her most widely known venture, The Mindy Project, has too been dragged through the mud.
Colonialism, Injustice, and Climate Change in Puerto Rico
As the world faces the increasing threat of climate change, illustrated by this past summer of catastrophes, it is critical to acknowledge the systemic inequalities that exacerbate the effects of the crisis for many.
Prevention: What’s That?
1 in 3. That’s the number of teens in the United States that are at risk of physical, sexual, emotional, etc, abuse. Worryingly enough, a plethora of reports including those by the CDC indicate that violence is increasing, especially for girls and LGBTQ+ youth.
Symbiosis: Out of Bounds
Relationships. All of us have them yet few of us prioritize them. Schools fail to adequately address how to foster healthy relationships and parents often skirt away from the topic to avoid awkwardness.
March For Our Lives – Change Starts With Us
March For Our Lives. In today’s America, this call to action against gun violence is quite literal. Since 1970, our country has had 2,032 school shootings and even higher rates of firearm violence.
The Alsion Debate Club: Insight into the Artform and Its Relevance for Alsion Students
Debate. What is it? Google defines debate as “a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.” This definition broadly suits our purpose.
Chocolate Sphere Recipe
Have you ever needed to make something impressive yet incredibly simple for guests coming over? If so, this chocolate sphere recipe is for you!
Thanksgiving Spinach Pastry Recipe
For me, making savory dishes is learning how to improvise and adapt, how to create and execute. When I cook, I almost never use a recipe because they are quite limiting. With sweets, sure, you need to follow recipes well enough so that you end up with something edible.