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article by Hiya, News Team Contributor California is inextricably linked to its water resources–our urban centers, farms, industry, recreation, and scenic beauty would not be possible without water. However, water management in California has always been a challenge. Our variable climate is marked by long droughts and severe floods, with stark regional differences in water availability and demand. Background The Read more...

One of the hardest things for a young person to deal with in this day and age is moving while in high school. Starting all over in a new place can be extremely difficult, especially with the added pressure of making commitments and maintaining good grades. To learn more about the emotions surrounding a move, I spoke with Mehek, a Read more...

From its accidental formation to its political and social development, America has always been defined as a nation of frontiers. European settlers once traversed the “New World” in search of wealth and glory, thus discovering North America in the first place. Rugged individualists like Buffalo Bill Cody tamed the Wild, Wild, West on horseback. The pages of United States history Read more...

By Kanchan Naik Days, nights, seasons, years. The natural clock ticks against the earth, every passing moment slipping out of our fingers. This manipulated, misused version of the earth that we have grown accustomed to holds nothing but a sense of inevitability — an echo of the centuries of mistakes we have made as a civilization. There is no more Read more...

School is well underway, and some of us are feeling the pressure; a new, tougher year is upon us. During this time, it can be hard to protect your sanity sometimes. That’s why we’re giving you 5 easy ways to de-stress so you’re not a zombie by month 2. 1) Meditate: this is super easy to do, and costs you Read more...

By Hiya Shah On March 30, 2019, 188 countries and territories spoke up for our Mother Earth– by the simple flick of a switch. Earth Hour was an event from 8:30- 9:30 p.m. for us — yes, everyone– to speak up for the drastic effects of light pollution on our planet. The organization hopes to increase the number of participating Read more...

Raging fires are rising all throughout California.  With powerful fires currently ravaging Southern California, 2017 has definitely been a bad case of flames, and more than ever are we in need of supporters to aid us against in the cause. The Livermore- Pleasanton Fire Training Center is looking for recruits for training to help fight the flames. Training happens every Read more...