Two months into Councilmember Traci Park’s term, voters can begin to examine the results. It has been just over a month since District 11’s Councilwoman Traci Park was sworn into office, and while voters had turbulent feelings around the attorney’s transition into politics, Park has so far exceeded the expectations of many. In a recent Jaguardian interview, the newly elected councilwoman discussed campaign promises and professional background, as well as her recent success ad

During her last semester at school, New Roads Senior Caroline Crain goes through the options to solve one of her biggest frustrations: parking. I’ve been driving for the past two years, and while I’ve mastered most aspects of it, the one thing I’ve continually struggled with has been finding places to park. While I love the freedom of driving to school and being able to choose both when I arrive and when I leave, the parking problem has only gotten worse. New Roads, despite a

Examining the significance of Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch’s ‘casual hangout’ during “The Big Game.” During this year’s Super Bowl, Elon Musk was seen cozying up with media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, along with Mr. Murdoch’s girlfriend and nearly identical-looking daughter, Elisabeth. As the group appeared on screen, commentators could be heard calling the two “brilliant minds,” — later clarifying that Rupert Murdoch pays their checks. The interaction prompted the public to, uns

Small town life poses a difficult question for the teens who live there. Driving into the small town of Ajo, Arizona, I smell the Piñon and Creosote seeping off of the brush’s leaves, wetted from this weekend’s monsoon, and through the car window. Going into town on the I85, a long and desolate path that stretches from the suburbs of Phoenix and Buckeye, past the federal prison, down through an endless sea of sagebrush cradled by copper stained mesas and mountains, down to th

Who’s doing what with who this Valentine’s Day. As Valentine’s Day is around the corner, we spend our days making plans with galentines and stopping by Sugarfina to get our gummy hearts. Knowing this is not what Valentine’s Day looks like for everyone, we take a moment to roam the singular hall of New Roads to see what the senior class (and one junior!) are up to on their last Valentine’s Day as high schoolers. The Couple: Paige Homer + Malachi Edmunds-Warby The Origin Story

An avid romcom fan experiences unseen classics to celebrate the upcoming holiday — and to search for some much needed representation. Consumerism and Capitalism aside, I love Valentine’s Day. I’ve always thought that it’s an adorable way to celebrate your friends or significant others with pink and red-themed presents. This holiday is also the perfect mate for my favorite movie genre: romantic comedies. As Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, I thought it was only fitting

A new era in queer politics . Diversity in politics has steadily increased over the decades, but the halls of Congress, the state legislatures, and city halls rarely emulate the communities they represent. For the LGBTQ+ community in particular, the 70s was the emergence of a movement to elect queer politicians. During the decade, Elaine Noble became the first openly gay state legislator, Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, and Ed Koch was sworn

History Repeats: The recent Brazilian Insurrection and its connection to the events of January 6th . While I entered this issue of The Jaguardian with the intention of producing a hard news article on a world event I deem to be important, it, unfortunately, fell through. Even after multiple rounds of emails being sent to sources and hours spent researching on my own, almost no one got back to me, and I was forced to abandon the idea. However, that does not mean that this cur

Understanding the state of abortion in the U.S., and the states it’s affecting. Six months after the Dobbs v. Jackson decision overturned Roe v. Wade, more and more states are banning abortion. Full abortion bans now exist in 13 states: Idaho, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama, according to the New York Times. Abortion accessibility has changed drastically for millions of peopl

New Roads is a school at the crossroads of progressive politics. New Roads refers to itself as the Rainbow Tribe; full of diverse and unique viewpoints, with all students free to speak their minds and state their truths. But does the Rainbow Tribe truly represent this supposed vast array of opinions? And are all students comfortable sharing these opinions? Students in their social science classes recently took a poll surveying their political affiliations and comfortability s

A look into Justin Timberlake’s first solo album, 20 years on. The year is 2002. Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears have broken up, and Justified just arrived. With it (and the hiatus of *NSYNC), Timberlake has achieved solo commercial acclaim. It’s my job now, two decades on, to tell the truth: Is Justified really justified? The album begins with Neptunes-produced “ Señorita ,” a fairly minimal track with bridge vocals reminiscent of Soul II Stro — until they aren’t. The.

California opens its newest chapter in extreme weather preparation . On the first weekend of the new year, a low pressure system reached California’s coastline, bringing with it a dramatic downpour of rain and stormy weather. Videos of wide scale flooding and massive waves slamming against the otherwise peaceful seaside towns of Northern California circulated on social media and nationwide news. Before long, trees were uprooted by the wind of dense cloud formations and cyclon

Two months into Councilmember Traci Park’s term, voters can begin to examine the results. It has been just over a month since District 11’s Councilwoman Traci Park was sworn into office, and while voters had turbulent feelings around the attorney’s transition into politics, Park has so far exceeded the expectations of many. In a recent Jaguardian interview, the newly elected councilwoman discussed campaign promises and professional background, as well as her recent success ad

Examining the rise and fall of the American Girl Empire in the wake of its infamous Grove location closing its doors for the final time. There I was, walking alongside the tram tracks at The Grove when I turned the corner and was confronted by the most unexpected reality: the American Girl doll store was closed. The American Girl doll store at The Grove––the one with endless displays of doll-sized trinkets, a cafe where I attended many birthday parties, and a familiar bright

Part II: Westside Burger Wars Whether it’s the price of the patty, or the style of the surroundings, Rex and Jonah have some beef on the best basic burger spots in town. Listen…I love a good gourmet bistro burger with an A5 wagyu patty, a healthy portion of expensive bleu cheese, some fresh arugula, grilled onions, and maybe some bacon and garlic jam, all on an artisanal bun. However, there are times when I find myself having an intense craving for a cheap and classic burger.

Abuse allegations are common occurrences in the football world, hence the creation of the NFLs New Personal Conduct Policy. But what happens when adhering to their own rules means punishing some of their most famous players? Amid immunization controversies and email scandals, the NFL has had quite a season, both on and off the field. Yet, while managing vaccination statuses and uncovering offensive emails between coaches is something new they’ve been dealing with, an old issu

The Sex Ed curriculum is far too outdated for today’s generation of teens. Envisioning inclusive Sex Ed requires rethinking the way that we think about sex. Whenever the topic of Sex Education is brought up, it is usually met with groans from students, parents, and teachers alike. It’s a generally controversial topic whose presence has only increased in the 21st century, when sexuality and identity are becoming all the more important to today’s teenagers. The divide of opinio

The lives, experiences, and world of staying late on the New Roads Upper School campus. Think Hines or Allende after dark: What do you see? Is it a dimly lit room, empty from the ebbs and flows of students throughout the day? A dismal, possibly desolate space? In reality, it’s more like a warmly lit English classroom, or an LED-adorned blue space with 5-to-6 people flowing in and out on a regular day. These are the ones who stay late — making up an alternate-universe Breakfas

After 8 months of in-person school, this NRS junior traded in her mask for more Zoom meetings and the chance to attend an acclaimed conference. The Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) is hosted by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and is a conference hailed for holding spaces for students to be as they are — something that, at times, is not readily available in their independent schools. SDLC was founded in 1993 by the NAIS with the help of 50

Oil in Los Angeles is hidden in plain sight. A new movement to acknowledge and change the influence of oil on LA is beginning to gain traction. Living in Los Angeles is synonymous with life amidst an oil field; nearly ⅓ of Angelenos live within a mile of an active drilling site, while many more live in proximity to an idle one. The City of Los Angeles gained immense wealth off oil, but now, calls for decreasing the number of oil wells are gaining momentum. In September, the L