The California Legislature passed the Fair Pay to Play Act on Monday, September 9. (Wikimedia Commons)  This past Monday the California State Senate unanimously voted 72-0 on the Fair Pay to Play Act written by state Democrats Nancy Skinner and Steven Bradford, which will allow Californian collegiate athletes to earn compensation for their name, image,…

The almighty buck reigns as 2.3 million acres and counting are afire. (Pxhere) Over the past few weeks, the Amazon rainforest and the mass fires currently devastating this region have dominated headlines. The Amazon is well on its way to becoming a savannah. Its accelerated destruction is just as you might predict: political manipulation occurring…

Academy Life staff members Aden Weiser and Grace Harrison prepare for a fun night at Prom. (Photo/Aden Weiser’19). Senior Aden Weiser, a 3-year staff writer, including the sports co-editor for The Academy Life, pays tribute to Prom 2019. Most of us can agree that this year’s prom did not go as planned. After we arrived…

The NBA Playoffs are without Lebron James for the first time in 13 Years. Wikimedia Commons. Few things are certain in life, and for the past 13 years, having King James in the NBA playoffs has been a certainty for basketball and sports fans alike.  Whether it was for the wine and gold of his…

The Nation of Brunei Has Caused World Outcry Over New Rules. (Wikimedia Commons) Located on the northern coast of Borneo in Southeast Asia, the country known as Brunei was of little knowledge to the average American citizen until a few weeks ago.  Known for its luscious rainforests, striking beaches, and immense wealth, the nation–populated with…

Some parents involved in the college scandal bribed testing officials to guarantee their children higher scores on the SAT.(Flickr) On March 12, news broke that well-known actress Lori Loughlin, among other affluent parents, had been charged in a college admissions scandal. By one form or another, whether it involved fraudulent athletic recruitment or standardized testing,…

Mayor Pete Buttigieg is the first openly gay presidential candidate. (Wikimedia Commons) It’s 2008, and Barack Obama is losing grip of his candidacy. He still clings to the unraveling rope that is his political future. Sermons of his former minister, Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., were publicized, revealing the minister’s resentful sentiments against whites. Wright said…

William Barr’s March 24 letter to Congress gave a look into what can be expected in the forthcoming Special Counsel report. (Wikimedia Commons via US Dept. of Justice) Several weeks ago, Attorney General William Barr published his summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s inquiry into the Trump campaign’s alleged collusion with Russia and subsequent obstruction…

Officers involved in Stephon Clark shooting will not be charged.( Flickr) Almost a year has passed since the death of Stephon Clark and just this past week on Tuesday, March 5, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced that the two police officers involved in the killing will not be charged with any crimes.  On the…

(Courtesy/The Blue Diamond Gallery) Over these past two weeks, the high school has engaged in cross-grade meetings aimed towards enlightening and sharing experiences about classes, schoolwork, and grade-specific opportunities. On Tuesday, March 5, the sophomore advisories travelled to the science rooms to listen to the members of the junior class talk about their past school…