Opinion – The Oarsman

Cringe Culture Hurts

Evan Holter, Asst. Opinion Editor

June 5, 2019

There is no shortage of cynicism, anger or angst in the teenagers of today. A more interconnected on...

Dressy Clothes are Too Gender Binary

Genevieve Marino, Staff Writer

June 5, 2019

With prom coming up, it is time for high schoolers to buy either elegant, sparkly ball-gowns or classy, s...

Labels are Unnecesary

June 5, 2019

Teenagers feel a lot of pressure to label their sexuality in high school because, as they are nearing th...

The Final Straw

Damian Hernandez, Staff Writer

June 2, 2019

As the potentially deadly force of global warming looms over humanity, some politicians have panicked and over-regulated plastic straws. A worldwide legislative push has begun from New York to Scotland. In Los Angeles, the ordinance states that beginning April 22, large food facilities will have to notify customers that t...

Editorial: Voting Yes on Measure EE Gives LAUSD a Chance to Be Responsible

June 2, 2019

According to Forbes, California ranks 37 out of 50 states in the quality of public school systems, which...

Homelessness in Venice

Julian Pinto, Reporter

May 30, 2019

Homelessness in Venice has been a problem for many years, and it's only been getting worse. Mayor Eric Garcetti has been trying to get shelters built in the Venice area, but has been facing legal trouble because of lawsuits involving the placement of these shelters. The building of the second of the shelters, which w...

Interracial Relationships

Nevan Campos and Evan Holter, Opinion Editor and Asst. Opinion Editor

May 29, 2019

In 2016, the expansion of the alt-right exposed many Americans to their heinous beliefs of keeping the ...

The Importance of Street Art

Sonya Curiel, Staff Writer

May 24, 2019

Venice is a community filled with wondrous artworks made by the different minds of many artists. From mur...

Body issues in the Summer

Skye Dodd, Reporter

May 16, 2019

Most teenagers are self-conscious about one thing or another. Whether it's being overweight, having a...

Schools Need Gardens

Genevieve Marino, Staff Writer

April 29, 2019

Today, it doesn’t appear that many young adults are interested in gardening and the generations that enjoye...

No, being busy may actually hurt teens.

Skye Dodd, Staff Writer

April 27, 2019

Many people enjoy being busy, but having a schedule crowded with activities can often become chaotic. While being busy provides us with things to do, having a full schedule actually hurts you more than it is rewarding to you. There is a difference between being a high performer and being a workaholic; many times, being a workaholic ...

Three Overused Fashion Trends

April 27, 2019

Walking around campus, it feels like everyone has started to look the same. The fashion we don, mascu...