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On Anarchism
Written by Sam Schmidt (NOTE: the author of this article is neither anarchist nor fully against anarchism) Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, a french socialist philosopher often credited with the invention of anarchism…
Keep readingDelta Variant Challenges Post Pandemic Reopening Plan
Written by Xander Z. After a dismal pandemic, more people than ever are making traveling plans in order to fully enjoy a post pandemic summer. However, while cases of the…
Keep readingDelusional Disorder; an Understudied, Underdiagnosed, and Overlooked Illness
Written by Claire S. Throughout a lifetime, every person tells an uncountable number of lies. However, some tell these falsehoods while whole-heartadly believing them. When these mistaken ideas cannot be…
Keep readingThe Fast Fashion Industry Disregards Environmental Safety and Humane Practices
Written by Anna Poghosyan Fashion is an ever-changing and quickly growing industry, worth about $35.8 billion worldwide. Industry giants such as Gap, Inditex, and H&M are worth billions, and are…
Keep readingUpcomming July Issue!
As summer has recently started, our staff has been really busy due to adjusting from school to summer commitments. Thus, we took a pause to writing for the duration of…
Keep readingTesting Anxiety Hinders Mental Health and Academic Ability
Written by Rebecca Anxiety in students is caused by a variety of factors, one of which is test taking. Due to the dread of test taking, students find themselves not…
Keep readingPennies on Death Row
Written by Sam Schmidt In recent, and not so recent years, many have debated whether or not we should remove the penny from circulation. The penny was first minted in…
Keep readingSongwriting is on the Rise as New Generations Look for Ways to Express Themselves
Written by Arax Kotanjian Whether to tell stories, inform the public, or cope with emotions, songwriting and instrumental music is one of the oldest and most prevalent forms of self-expression…
Keep readingosu! Outlasts Other Titles in the Rythm Game Genre
Written by Xander Z The key to a game’s success is maintaining popularity, though this can be a tricky task. Each year, there are multiple games that gain global popularity,…
Keep readingAustralia Faces Mass Mice Infestation
Written by Claire S. Australia has dealt with its fair share of environmental disasters in 2020, from extreme droughts to raging wildfires. Since the beginning of 2021, they’ve faced a…
Keep readingSouthern California Student Sea’ra Zabounian Creates Beautiful Pieces of Art
Written by Isabelle S Art is a way for many to express their feelings and share them with others. Sea’ra Zabounian, a young artist, loves how a person’s artwork can…
Keep readingYoung Aspiring Musician Releases Electronic Music Album
Written by Hasmik Tumasyan Music is a crucial part of humanity’s history. For generations, it’s allowed for people of all ages to express themselves, tell stories, and put something out…
Keep readingApril Showers Bring May Flowers; a History and Explanation
Writen by Claire Schmidt During April, many hear the phrase, “April showers bring May flowers.” This saying has been around for centuries, yet it’s true meaning is still pondered. This…
Keep readingMars Expeditions Bring Possibility of Colonization Closer to Fruition
Writen by Isabelle Since its inception in 1958, NASA, or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has been focusing on space exploration and studying flight. One of NASA’s studies includes…
Keep readingAmerica is Debating the Filibuster; Here’s What You Need to Know
Written By Sam Schmidt The filibuster has long been the subject of debate. Many have questioned whether the minority of the senate should be able to veto any bill or…
Keep readingApril Brings New Content to Gaming
Written by Narek Recently in the world of gaming, there’s been a great deal of news about various games and events, consisting of Fortnite releasing a brand new season, an…
Keep readingLAUSD Introduces Comprehensive Plan For Hybrid Learning
Written By Xander Z. It has now been just over a year since schools first switched to distance learning. While at the time, people thought it would be short-lived, the…
Keep readingPop Band Aims to Give the Youth a Taste of Classical Music
Written by Isabelle S. The majority of music-listeners today are interested in pop or metal music. While many don’t plan on listening to classical music, one band intends to change…
Keep readingGarbage Bag Fashion Rises to Popularity
Written by Anna Poghosyan The fashion industry has always been about making a statement, and the newest 2021 trends are no exception. Alongside secondhand shopping and eco friendly clothing, a…
Keep readingHousehold Artificial Intelligence May be Experiencing Evolution
Written by Sawyer Firestone and Claire Schmidt This past March brought unexpected developments in the HHAIO (Household Artificial Intelligence Organization) community. Ever since they were founded, on April 20th, 1997,…
Keep readingMarch Brings New Updates to Gaming
Written by Narek Recently, there have been quite a lot of events going on in the gaming industry, such as new games, cosmetics, and updates. For starters, Riot Games has…
Keep readingRobin the Robot Consoles Lonely Children in Hospitals
Written by Anna Poghosyan Every year, over 3 million children are hospitalized, and are forced to deal with feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and isolation. It is extremely difficult for young…
Keep readingPaper Straws Increase in Favor
Written by Arax Kotanjian and co authored by Rebecca Modern life brings many conveniences, and plastic straws are undeniably one of the most common. Younger generations are the largest groups…
Keep readingTrends in Second-Hand Shopping are Expected to Continue into 2021
Written by Rebecca and co authored by Arax Kotanjian The year 2020 brought many hardships, but also new trends. One of these fads was buying second-hand clothing. Second-hand garments that…
Keep readingModern Sports Developed From Games Played in Ancient Civilizations
Written by Clara and Claire Schmidt Archaic civilizations from around the world, such as Mesoamerica, China, and Greece, began the evolution of what would eventually become some of the most…
Keep readingSaint Patrick’s Day Continues to be an Important Day in Irish Culture
Written by Hasmik Tumasyan St. Patrick’s Day is a very important day for Irish people all over the world, and this March 17th was no exception. The holiday started as…
Keep readingAdolescents Experience Massive Mental Health Decline at the Hands of COVID-19
Written by Clara Bassuk and Sawyer Firestone The COVID-19 pandemic affects everyone: adults, the elderly, and even young toddlers. One group of people that has especially been affected is teens…
Keep readingGun Regulations Are Needed In Today’s World
Written by Sawyer Firestone Since the birth of the United States and the writing of the Bill of Rights, owning firearms has been considered an “American Ideal.” At the time,…
Keep reading2021 Brings Rise in Sea Shanty Popularity
Written by Claire Schmidt, Sam Schmidt, and Hasmik Tumasyan This coming year gave way to an unexpected viral sensation; sea shanties. This rise in popularity was sparked by TikTok user,…
Keep readingYoung Artist Creates Stunning Surrealist Piece
Written by Claire Schmidt Every artist is unique, with their own individual style and story. Among these artists is thirteen year old Katherine Michaelian from Southern California. Katherine has been…
Keep readingSocialism and Communism are Not the Same
Written by Sam Schmidt For the past few years, there have been major disputes about socialism and communism. Many people have used these two terms interchangeably, even though doing so…
Keep readingPopular Standardized Tests Fall Out of Favor as the Pandemic Continues
Written by Isabelle S and Xander Z. For high school juniors and seniors, the end of the school year is the most stressful. Filled with tests and projects, they make…
Keep reading1st Publishing Day!
Hello everyone! Just wanted to make a quick post regarding our first publishing date, and the proper start to the SoCal Youth Publication. To get this off the ground, everyone…
Keep readingFamilies Uphold Time Honored Traditions on Lunar New Year
Written by Xander Z. Many celebrations happen at the beginning of the year to start it off right. New Year’s Day is the most popular, celebrated with food and fireworks.…
Keep readingPromising Developments Made Towards a Quantum Internet
Written by Xander Z In the past few years, research and experiments have shown just how impactful quantum mechanics can be to our society. Many major companies and countries have…
Keep readingStudent Writes Tragic Love Story in Reflection of Valentines Day
Written by Claire Schmidt Teens across the globe dream of careers in creative writing. One of these teens is Hasmik Tumasyan, an eighth-grade student from Southern California. She is a…
Keep readingSports Cause Thousands of Preventable Deaths Each Year
Written by Claire Schmidt Every year, dozens of people die from sports-related incidents, and sports cause a whopping 8.6 million injuries. Thrill-seekers are intrigued by high-risk activities, such as base-jumping,…
Keep reading2021 Will Bring Fashion Trends Previously seen in 2020
Written by Rebecca During 2020, many new and exciting fashion trends came to be. Now that we are in 2021, we can predict some other articles of clothing that will…
Keep readingConan Gray Rises to Fame
Written by Rebecca Most people have heard pop singer Conan Gray’s hit song “Heather.” However, not many know his story. Conan was born December 5th, 1998, and grew up in…
Keep readingCalifornia’s Environment is Facing Three Major Challenges
Written by Arax Kotanjian Everyone is used to hearing about how badly our environment’s doing, and it’s true. Hills burn in California every summer like clockwork, the Amazon rainforests are…
Keep readingMany Individuals Express Dislike for Valentine’s Day: Here’s Why
Written by Arax Kotanjian Valentine’s Day is a holiday to look forward to, filled with chocolates, heart-shaped balloons and of course, love. A day to celebrate your love for your…
Keep readingCalifornia Districts Plan School Reopening
Written by Anna Poghosyan Coronavirus has hit everyone hard; in so little time, we have all been forced to adapt to a completely new way of living, learning, and socializing.…
Keep readingEditor’s Note
Hi, my name is Anna Poghosyan, and I am the Editor In Chief of the SoCal Youth Publication. The SCYP is a non-profit, student-run publication. Our goal is to inspire…
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