Editorial Cartoon: A heavy high school load

Milena Ordonez, Reporter|March 11, 2019

Before putting on that graduation cap, high school seniors are faced with an overwhelming load of responsibilities, ranging from part-time jobs to extra-curricular activities. Add to that, the pressure from loved ones to succeed, and they’re left with little hope of an end in sight. Illustrated by Milena Ordonez.

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The Inoa Lou Hanganuu (ILH) Poly Club performs last year, as part of the annual We Are Samoa Festival at the Polynesian Cultural Center. The club aims to educate students about the Samoan culture. All photos by Gwen Kava.

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While social media is a way for us to stay connected, it is also what consumes our lives. Every like, every post and every mindless scroll draw us deeper into the depths of the digital world, as if becoming an extension of ourselves. Thus, it is important to find balance in our useage; otherwise, we will “crack.” Illustrated by Milena Ordonez.

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