New social media trends, such as the proliferation of selfies, are putting more emphasis on body image. According to the Teen Futures Media Network of the University of Washington, …
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With over 1,000 students enrolled in a zero period, a full night’s sleep is hard to find. The California Department of Education has recently considered standardizing school hours from …
Read MorePeninsula High School is known for its welcoming attitude. Unfortunately, the concrete stairs do not mirror that intention. Second floor classrooms can be an obstacle for any person with a …
Read MoreNational Honor Society was officially established in 1921 and by 1930, the organization had grown from the original Alpha Chapter at the Fifth Avenue School to having more than 1,000 chapters. Today, …
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In 1996, the citizens of California voted to ban affirmative action in public hiring and contracting, including the prestigious University of California and California State University systems’ admissions under its …
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Autocorrect may be one of the greatest inventions that accompanied the smartphone. It allows people to text faster than ever by correcting any mistyped words and even auto-filling the …
Read MoreMedical kits, nutrition supplements, massive amounts of food aid- the global community has generously poured resources into the Philippines relief effort after Super Typhoon Haiyan. Yet with the destruction of …
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Millions of Americans break the law, and Peninsula students are no exception. Too often, these laws are arbitrary, and citizens rationalize their illegal behaviors. Laws should be created so …
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This scene is becoming all too common: students refusing to open a core novel and instead rushing to read the Sparknotes summary before their English test next period. This …
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Social media, a distinguishing characteristic of the technological age, is an powerful tool that not only connects people all around the globe but also allows people to voice their …
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