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01/01/2023
This month's paper
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Has America Entered Its Seventh Party System?
America has had numerous changes to its political ideals ever since the days of Washington. However, are we entering a new era of populist dominance, or is neo-liberalism still the dominating figure in American politics? The reelection of Donald Trump as President of the United States in 2024 was distinctive in that only once before had a President been reelected after losing an election as the incumbent office holder. With this arguably surprising turn of events, social sci
Philip Nazzal '27
5 min read
Why is the U.S. Sending Airstrikes to Venezuela?
After recent air strikes and military pressure in Venezuela, the United States’ true motives are still in question. Over the last three months, 21 airstrikes on mostly Venezuelan vessels have been carried out by the U.S., killing 83 people and destroying 22 boats in international waters (specifically the Caribbean Ocean and Eastern Pacific Ocean). The Trump Administration has classified the strikes as a “war on drugs” and the people killed as “ unlawful combatants .” As the
Jack Dorfman '28
4 min read
How Podcasters Shaped the 2024 Election
After one year from the 2024 election, the influence of podcasts in the current political landscape grows more different… One year ago, during the 2024 election, former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris employed several tactics to appeal to voters in and outside of their respective voter bases. During that election, one of the strongest tactics in appealing to broader groups of audiences was wielding the influence of independent media and podcasters.
Philip Nazzal '27
5 min read
Lifestyle
Op-Ed: From Jawlines to Eugenics, how streamer Clavicular is creating a new hierarchy of ‘alpha’ manhood
"Looksmaxxing" creators claim attraction is objective and biologically determined that echoes historical eugenics and racial hierarchy. In the process, they have revived a familiar logic about inherited worth. On a random TikTok that's come up on your feed or a Kick stream you happen to click on, you may come across a man explaining to you how you can “ascend”. He will describe how to change your bone density and “maximal projection”— obvious things everyone thinks about whe
Mimi Nikolic '26
5 min read
No Mom, My AI Girlfriend Loves Me!
Why are so many turning to AI for romantic and social interactions? In recent years, artificial intelligence has been in the spotlight with its hundreds of different functions and applications. It gives easy access to the entire internet with just a question, but research is far beyond the only use of the technology. Recently, many users have either found AI tools specifically built for relationships or turned tools like ChatGPT into tools for socializing. The very first A
Iago Parry '29
3 min read
Memories and Mochi: A Venice Buddhist Temple New Year Tradition
My story of Mochi's cultural background, or Venice Buddhist Temple Gets Ready for Mochitsuki. Mochi is a traditional Japanese rice cake made from steamed glutinous rice flour. It is a delicious treat beloved by all, but do you know that there is so much more to it than its amazing texture and yummy taste? The Japanese Buddhist community at the Venice Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles has been making their own mochi once a year as part of a New Year's tradition. Every December,
Alia Asher '28
4 min read
Arts
A History of Emo Music In Southern California
An abridged emo history by decade, subgenre, band, and scene. GLOSSARY : Post-Hardcore : a punk rock subgenre that emerged in the mid-1980s, retaining the raw intensity and aggression of hardcore punk while introducing more complex structures, experimentalism, and melodic elements. Emo : a genre of cathartic punk/alt rock music derived from the hardcore genre known for its personal lyricism, loud/soft dynamics, and occasionally twinkly guitar work which all follow a distinct
Jack Dorfman '28
4 min read
What Our Hearts Know About ICE
A collection of poems that reflect the lived experience of Latinx families impacted by ICE. Last month, I attended a Latinx Affinity Conference at Crossroads School hosted by the Los Angeles Independent School Latinx Affinity, LA ISLA. I met Latinx students from independent schools all across Los Angeles as we gathered to reflect on our identities and the realities our communities continue to face. During one of the sessions, we read and discussed resistance poems written by
Arely Rodriguez '26
7 min read
The New Wave of Arab Shoegaze
The niche-est unexplored musical genre. Shoegaze, a genre known for its dreamy guitars and ethereal vocals, first emerged from the UK in the late 1980s and found niche popularity among young adults in regions like California, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Texas. Over time, this uniquely hazy, introspective sound gained global traction and, unexpectedly, resonated with youth in the Middle East. While Western portrayals of Middle Eastern music often rely on tired and exoticized ste
Layla Kolahi '27
2 min read
Education
Teenagers Take Over the Capitol
Youth & Government delegates step into the role of lawmakers during Sacramento conference. This past weekend, Sacramento looked a little different. Instead of elected officials filling meeting rooms and debating bills, the California State Capitol was crowded with teenagers in fancy suits and name badges, hustling across the crowded hallways carrying folders and practicing speeches. At the Youth & Government Model Legislature & Court Conference, students from all across Calif
Arely Rodriguez '26
3 min read
Phone Ban Check-In: Life Without Phones at New Roads
Settling into school days without phones, New Roads faculty and students share their thoughts on the updated policy. With the new phone ban in place, New Roads students are adjusting to school without their usual screens. One student explains that the policy has made it easier to stay focused during class, a sentiment being echoed from the faculty’s perspectives, while some say it leaves them disconnected from the world. In a previous Jaguardain article on the phone ban, pu
Arden Bevilacqua '29
3 min read
Teachers’ First Day of School
A story often overlooked is brought to the forefront. For students, the first day of school is a busy one, with them being all caught up in trying to find their classes and reconnect with their friends. But, as people rarely ask, what is the first day of school like for the teachers? In late August, the highlighters and notebooks fly off the shelves in every store as students unenthusiastically prepare for their return to school. On the other hand are the teachers, reminisc
Sophia Roh ‘28
3 min read
Breaking Bias: Gender Inequality in Healthcare
How gender bias affects diagnosis and treatment, and what people are doing to fix it Despite advances in equality in healthcare, gender bias remains a large issue. This leads to misdiagnosis, unequal treatment, and overlooked symptoms - especially for women and non - binary individuals. However, there is a growing group of researchers and activists who are trying to address this issue, and people are pushing for a brighter future where medical care is truly equal and fair. G
Arden Bevilacqua '29
4 min read
Owning a dog can benefit many in significant ways
In a society plagued by increasing social and economic stressors as well as mental health challenges, dogs have taken an important role in our lives. For decades, dogs have been known to serve as loyal companions providing social, emotional and therapeutic benefits, and the research backs up this common understanding too. Owning a dog is extremely beneficial on multiple different health aspects of life. Research shows that having experienced living with a dog, people experie
Ella Grimberg '28
3 min read
Pot Pesticides
With widespread marijuana use on the rise, the regulations on its farming practices remain minimal. As the legalization of recreational marijuana spreads in many states across the country, the cannabis market has become commercialized and targeted towards a younger audience. In an industry that is massively under-the-table, regulation for marijuana is extremely hard without full legalization. As large-scale cultivation expands, so does the use of pesticides. The Environmental
Jack Dorfman '28
2 min read
Sports
The Evolution of Entertainment: The Super Bowl Halftime Show
Every year, people joke that they are only watching the Super Bowl for the halftime show. But how did it come to be, and does it really live up to the hype ? By the time halftime rolled around at Super Bowl LX, most viewers were looking for anything with life to compensate for the rather boring offensive performances by both teams in the first half. So, by the time Bad Bunny took the stage, it was a welcome relief to some to see the energy pick up. Though not all Super Bowls
Claire Demoff '26
3 min read
The Rebirth of College Football
In the midst of one of the wildest college football seasons in history, it begs the question– just how big is college football, really? And is it bigger than the NFL? As college football winds down this season, the toilet paper rolls come down from Toomers Corner in Auburn, Alabama; Howard’s Rock in Clemson, South Carolina goes untouched for another year; Beaver Stadium in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania returns to blue, not white; and Ralphie returns to his pasture in Boulder, C
Claire Demoff '26
5 min read
How Social Media Has Revolutionized Sports Marketing
Social media has been in existence for nearly a decade and a half, and since then has made countless changes to the world. But how has it...
Claire Demoff '26
4 min read
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