Author Archives: Anthea Phan

Importance of Sunscreen

With the end of the school year quickly approaching, the number of people spending time outside in the sun will increase dramatically. Aside from being a significant factor in sustaining life, the sun also provides us with vitamin D, lower blood pressure, and serotonin. With the sun’s great benefits, why do we need sunscreen? Studies show one in three  Americans

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Anticipation for Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)

On March 17, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona, Taylor Swift began her five-month Eras Tour spreading across the United States. At each show, Swift plays a three-hour long setlist spanning forty-four of her songs including two “surprise songs”. So far, the Eras Tour has surpassed many fans’ and critics’ expectations, but on her first night playing in Nashville, her surprise songs

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Taylor Swift Begins the Eras Tour

March 17th marked the beginning of the long-awaited Eras Tour headlined by Taylor Swift. The first show took place in Glendale, Arizona, or, at the time called Swift City, Era-zona. The U.S. leg of the tour will span from March 17 to August 09 crossing twenty cities with fifty-two dates. While the magnitude of the tour is astronomical, acquiring the

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Celebrating National Women’s History Month

March’s association with celebrating women originated from International Women’s Day being declared on March 8th in remembrance of an all-women workers’ strike in Petrograd, Russia marking the beginning of the Russian revolution. In 1980, after petitioning from the National Women’s History Project, President Carter declared the week of March 8th National Women’s History Week. The week gained overwhelming support from

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Apex Student Advances onto National Shakespeare Competition

“To be or not to be”is  a famous quote from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet and is instantly recognized by almost any American student. It’s no surprise as about 90% of schools across the United States implement William Shakespeare’s works into their English curriculums. The playwright’s works can even be found in popular films such as 10 Things I Hate About You

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