The Observer

Playing sports at a young age can be very beneficial for kids

Isaiah Salevao, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2021

At a young age, kids have a lot of free time outside of school, and they usually use it to watch tv, play video games or play outside. Any type of sport that allows kids to build a friendship with...

Mini-Opinions: Pop Culture

May 12, 2021

Pop culture is everywhere because, well, it's popular. It gives people a chance to relate to others on some level, giving even the most socially anxious something to break the ice with. Small talk anyone?...

Why ‘Big Hero 6’ is an underrated movie

Star Diavolikis, Columnist
May 12, 2021

“Big Hero 6” has been tossed aside due to “Frozen’s” signature songs, when it deserved more respect. This movie touched on many subjects in ways children can understand, such as depression and...

Editorial: There is a mental health crisis in America

Mitchell Roland, News Editor
May 12, 2021

Over the past year, there has been a drastic and concerning rise in people reporting mental health issues in America. According to a study published by Boston University, half of all college students...

You should eat an orange in the shower

Bekah Blum, Columnist
May 12, 2021

There’s nothing better than eating oranges in the shower. Yes, you read that right, the good old giver of vitamin C. It’s a worry-free activity and having the freedom to do so is incredibly enlightening. Imagine...

Why do people still throw fits about wearing a mask?

Star Diavolikis, Columnist
May 5, 2021

It has been just around a year of us all being in this pandemic. Masks have been here for at least 365 days, if not more. Why are people still throwing fits in regards to being told to wear a mask? I...

Editorial: Violence and discrimination against the AAPI community have drastically increased over the past year , which must be addressed.

Mitchell Roland, News Editor
May 5, 2021

While May is AAPI heritage month, there has been a troubling increase in violent crimes, racism and prejudice against their community. Racism against Asian Americans is not new, though for far too...

The golden age of football was 2006-2011

Gabriel Strasbaugh
May 5, 2021

From a period of 2006 to 2011, the NFL reached a status that those who lived through it will never forget. From one of the greatest upsets in sports history, to the first teams in history to ever have...

Everyone should have a mullet

Tony Smith
May 5, 2021

They’re back, baby! No, not the McRib, I’m talking about the mullet! In a time of such unpredictability, who would have thought the mullet would be making a comeback? The business-in-the-front-party-in-the-back...

Being an introvert during a pandemic is great

Kenia Reynosa
May 5, 2021

For years I hated being an introvert. There are many misconceptions about the introvert personality and it usually gets a bad rap. Introverts are oftentimes seen as rude, cold and antisocial....

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Addie Adkins
May 5, 2021

That’s right, today is May 5, which means for many there will be tacos and margaritas on the menu for dinner tonight. However, it’s not well known why Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the first place....

Why I’m team Captain America

Kate Caviezel
April 28, 2021

For Marvel fans, there was a big debate following the movie “Captain America: Civil War,” where people chose to be either team Iron Man or team Captain America. The Avengers were divided and half of...