What is a father, if not the first place you learn to run from? I grew up as a girl who rotated sleeping with her stuffed animals because...

When someone says “Who do you like?” they don’t mean black or white, or tall or short, or what occupation they have, they mean boys or...

Lying in politics might not be new but no one predicted this (Screenshot credit: ABC News) September’s presidential debate between Vice...

“What are you?” A favorite of strangers, peers, and just about anyone I’ve ever met, this innocent-seeming question makes me want to tear...

In the first installment of the hidden gems subsection in my food column, I grace you, dear reader, with maybe the best, definitely the...

Senior Katie Contreras and her father Armando Contreras swap New Roads lives, one as a student, the other as a facilities worker. For the...

The Jaguardian’s first-ever anonymous post! Regardless of how this is published, my identity as the New Roads Serial Shi**er cannot be...

Has Subway taken the Sub way too far?  In the middle of California, along the Interstate 5 and surrounded by the pungent smell of death from the nearby Harris Ranch (which can contain up to 120,000 cattle at a time for perspective), lies a gas station, and more relevantly, a Subway. Throughout the U.S, this seems to be a common image. Chances are, if you’ve taken a roadtrip in the U.S, you’ve seen something along these lines plenty of times, and maybe even noted just how comm

With spring break approaching, most of us are getting ready to enjoy a couple of weeks munching on our favorite snacks, watching our...

Why and how do we form opinions on this seemingly useless argument? Subconsciously, colors can affect our thoughts and provoke certain emotions. That ability is often illustrated in marketing and how companies use colors to bring out an intended reaction. Blue is a dependable, soothing color, while red is an energizing color that conveys strong emotions of love or fear. People marketing a product may have to be careful about their color choices for a better effect, but how do

Sofia and I take on some trendy coffee shops to see if they’re legit, or just all aesthetics. Finding a cool coffee shop is very easy on the Westside. In fact, we have plenty of trendy cafés for aspiring content creators to catch up after bumping into one another at SoulCycle and being forced to make plans. However, after going to Australia over the summer where a great cup of coffee is, like, four bucks, and then returning to LA with its “Australian” style beachy cafés with

Regenerative agriculture could be key to combating climate change, but what exactly is it? Regenerative agriculture—the practice of revitalizing farmland with beneficial practices to reverse climate change—is becoming an international movement, making appearances in the COP conferences, movies, and on advertisements for big food companies—but what exactly is this promising form of farming and why are people so passionate about it?  According to the Food and Agriculture Organi

With almost every TV show or movie I watch, I see characters starting unnecessary relationships.  TV shows often add subplots with romance that I find to be distracting or add surface level drama to the show. Because of the influence this media holds, many young people can feel pressured to be in a relationship or might misinterpret signals from their friends.  A New Roads student shares a familiar story… “We were really good friends and I was like, ‘Wow, me and this guy are

The grim reality behind wilderness therapy. Since the early 1960s, the troubled teen industry’s wilderness therapy camps have thrived amongst varying communities, despite constant criticism, lawsuits, and serious allegations of child abuse. Wilderness therapy camps have a long history of leaving their unwilling participants damaged beyond their original state, yet remain open with flourishing business. Worth billions of dollars, the troubled teen industry profits off abusing

Close your eyes and try to picture your 5th-grade classroom. The loud yells, the scent of new crayons, and the endless amount of possibilities that lie ahead. But what is it about 5th grade that makes it such a special year?  Whether it was your fifth-grade teacher, a specific class, memorable field trips, or just being the role model on campus, it’s seemingly universal that fifth grade was one of the best years of your life.  First and foremost, fifth grade is considered the

According to a recent study, a whale that lived 39 million years ago may be the largest animal to have ever lived. In 2010, a paleontologist named Mario Urbina discovered the first fossil of an ancient cetacean. It was later dubbed Perucetus colossus, the suffix due to its remarkable size (body mass) that, according to a recent study , may have climbed past that of a blue whale – which is considered to be the largest animal to have ever existed on Earth. Since the initial fin

Exploring the obstacles in accommodating disabled students. The 7.3 million disabled students in the US made up 15% of all students enrolled in the public school system last year. As that number climbs, an increasing number of students need accommodations to stay at the level of their peers.  In 2021, people without disabilities earned a median of $40,948, while people with disabilities earned $28,438 . As the number of students with disabilities increases, a need for accommo

From Michael B. Jordan to Pete Davidson, thousands of people are constantly crushing on famous men, freshman Lucy Dehnert takes it upon...

After four years of debates and hypotheticals over winners, this New Roads senior finally decides on a champion.  Disclaimer: The...

The observations of an L.A. teen visiting a deep-south National Park gateway town. My family and I went on vacation to Tennessee this...