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

Find out what happens when you give a bunch of Vikings access to a few scrolls of paper, some ink, and an ungodly amount of alcohol. January through early February tends to be a rough time for us all, with seasonal depression in full swing and an overall lack of things to occupy one’s time. When it’s far too cold to be outdoors, and we’re instead confined to our rooms, mindlessly rotting away in bed, what much is there to do? As I was doing so myself, by some odd chance, I h

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

A range of existential questions answered by New Roads high schoolers and kindergartners. As a New Roads student, I have the unique opportunity of being able to converse with kids of all ages, ranging from kindergarteners to twelfth graders. With that in mind, I started wondering about the similarities and differences between how younger students and older students perceive the world. And so, I compiled a list of questions that I asked to both the kindergarten class of NRS as

The New Roads Girls Basketball Team has gone through significant changes this season as they reflect on previous years. Throughout the years, New Roads’ Girls Basketball team has undergone many different changes including both players and coaches, which, as their players have learned this past season, affects the team in more ways than one might think. Lots of players were injured during the season and many considered quitting due to minor conflicts with the coach. Not to me

A wave of new U.S. flags has opened a discussion into how a rectangle can transform a community’s identity. National attention has been placed on state flags ever since the Confederacy was removed from the physical cloth of Mississippi. However, the stains of the past are still embroidered into much of the fabric of the United States– with several states considering an updated flag that better represents the cultural shifts they seek to reflect with these changes. In order t

The inherited burden of preserving a nomadic identity. Every society maintains itself by defining civility, so naturally every society has its outcasts to serve as examples of what society is not. Though, with time, the margins shift, people change, power exchanges hands and society redefines itself. But what happens if a people do not change? Is assimilation avoidable without erasure? The Irish Travellers are living out the answer to this question. “Being a Traveller isn’t

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

The Bechdel-Wallace Test starts up a meaningful discussion about women and sexism in film that it cannot finish by itself. The test known as the Bechdel-Wallace test [more commonly known as the Bechdel test] is an unofficial test administered on films or other forms of fiction. Everyday people usually administer the test, and it sets three simple rules that a piece of media must satisfy to pass it: The film or piece of media must have at least two women in it. The women must

On August 23rd of 2023, the Republican presidential candidates took to the debate stage in order to yell over each other for two hours. However, one candidate was noticeably missing, this being the former president himself, Donald J. Trump. While the other eleven presidential hopefuls fought it out on the Fox News channel, the former president appeared on Tucker on X (formerly known as Twitter) to give an exclusive interview, offering opinions on a wide ranging and often ecce

Getting to know the acting Head of School is harder than you think.

Truly a product of its time, what is the Beige Baby phenomenon, and what potential effects does it have on future generations? With the new year 2024 creeping up on us all, we are well into the 21st century. Of course, change is imminent and to be expected with all things. One change that intrigued me specifically was something that, over the years, has proven to be a highly controversial and debated topic. What parenting style is in? With this in mind, I did a quick TikTok s

Within the walkways of New Roads School, you have likely spotted them – whether it’s BSU’s emerald green hoodies, The Feministas’ hot pink tee shirts, or GSU’s cozy crewnecks, they are the letterman’s jackets of New Roads School. New Roads School is well-known for its diverse culture and inclusivity in all groups throughout campus. A closer examination reveals that the formation of these groups goes beyond what is initially perceived. These affinity groups worked hard to esta

The bumper stickers of the Westside just might be as complex as the minds of the drivers. With a wayward eye, people can witness daily the diamonds that are the whimsical decals cluttering the bumpers of Angelenos throughout the highway. Whether onlookers’ first response is one of disgust, joy, fear, or laughter, bumper stickers are essential to light up the lives of drivers stuck in traffic. From politics to obscure references, decal owners love that they can express themsel