Patriarchy hurts men too…
From the time I was five years old, I had already witnessed the stereotypes that were being imposed upon my male peers. Within the early childhood of a boy, they are [...]
Opinion
War on Media
Dishonest, false, irrelevant, failing, worthless, inaccurate, terrible, crooked, distorted, corrupt, unfair, biased-these are only a few of the terms President Donald Trump [...]
DeVos unfit to be da boss
Many teachers and students here at Branham were chagrined to hear that billionaire Betsy DeVos was sworn in as President Trump’s Secretary of Education on Feb. 7. Now, [...]
What is Fascism?
The word “fascist” has often been used to describe President Donald Trump and his supporters since the beginning of his campaign. Fascism is recognized as a form of [...]
Calexit
California has been engaged in a back-and-forth discussion on a new proposition called “Calexit.” The California Independence Campaign, known to most as Calexit, is a [...]
Transgender students dismayed at Trump administration’s removal of protections
The Trump administration has decided to revoke a federal protection of transgender students on Feb. 22— and Branham students aren’t happy. This came before the Supreme [...]
Outdated Branham buildings a safety issue
Opened in 1967, Branham High School has prospered over the past 50 years. With thriving academic and athletic programs, it is one of the best public schools in the Bay [...]
Dated Sadie’s dance still fun
For the first time since 2014, our school will host a Sadie Hawkins dance. Although the dance may be good news to some, to others it is a burden. With changing gender and [...]
HOLIDAY$
Christmas is too commercialized, but we just cannot help it. In our generation, the anticipation of the holiday season is highly concentrated on gift-buying. We are [...]
America the wasteful
With the feasting and gifting that go on during the holiday season come the waste from discarded ribbons and food. This winter, while still enjoying each other’s company [...]
