As the year comes to a close, many people are left reflecting on months filled with heavy headlines and constant uncertainty. War, climate disasters, and political conflict dominated the news cycle, often making it feel as though the world was moving backward rather than forward. With so much focus on crisis, it has become easy to overlook quieter moments of progress happening beyond the spotlight. Yet, in December, several stories emerged that showed meaningful change contin

This year, for the first time in Lycée MUN history, our very own delegates attended BearMUN 2025 at UC Berkeley, December 6-7 (yes, I am aware, and the jokes did get old). The trip began with a 7-and-a-half-hour bus ride up to the Bay area on Friday. We arrived at the hotel and were given free rein to explore the area for dinner. I think one thing we underestimated other than the length of the trip was how cold it would be. As Angelinos, a lot of us don’t even own coats to be

In early 2025, physicians at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine made medical history by treating the world's first patient with a personalized CRISPR gene editing therapy matched to his unique genetic profile. This personalized intervention may mark a turning point in how rare genetic diseases might someday be treated.   The young patient, known as KJ, was born with a rare metabolic disorder called severe carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1, or CPS1, a gen

It was a full moon, the iridescent light reflecting off the surface of the waves and shining through to the bottom of the lagoon. Here, under the cover of darkness and waves, shadows elongate and shift like the tides of the sea. This is the place where creatures come to satiate their hunger and devour their dinners. This unique restaurant is called…. “Fast FOOOOOOOOOOD,” famously named and known after its loooooooong menu. The eerie glow of green lanterns bobs with the curren

I hate movie theaters. I genuinely avoid them and will do ANYTHING to dodge going to the movies. But, somehow, thanks to the TikTok hype around “Regretting You,” I ended up in a movie theatre on a random Tuesday. I really wasn't expecting much… mostly because whenever TikTok grows obsessed with a movie, it becomes one of those unescapable ads that stalk you across every platform. Usually, I boycott those movies out of pure self-preservation. But, this trend was different. It

Following a dismal performance in the 2024 US Presidential Election and congressional elections, the Democratic Party came to a relative consensus that it needed a reset. Electing a new party-chair, Ken Martin, in early 2025, leadership realized they needed to focus on the issues that pushed people out to the polls in droves to elect Donald Trump in 2024. The debate, however, lay in what was the best way to message it. The DSA-aligned progressive wing lamented the ineffective

Photo via NCFCU I love holidays and celebrations. However, if I am at the cusp of burning out in school, a point on which I am usually bordering, my social battery is exceptionally low. This makes it extremely difficult to be positive during family gatherings. It’s a bit fascinating, really – I feel exhausted before I even step into the room! If you are someone who barely survives big family dinner parties and has to partake in calming breathing exercises before entering the

Funko This Is Fine Dog Pop! Vinyl Figure. Photo via Amazon In the real world  My world,  I’m always in the same position on my bed.  Against the waves,  Across the plains,  And my head resting against the cabinet,  Like it’s the only thing keeping me upright at 2:00 a.m.  Matter of fact, at my two- o’clock sits that Funko Pop.  “This Is Fine”,  Permanently calm  In a fire that never ends.  I don’t know if it’s supposed to be comforting  or mocking me.  I look at him,  And I c

The BEST Apple Pie Recipe. Photo via Natasha's Kitchen As the weather finally begins to cool, many of us turn to familiar comforts like warm  drinks, cozy weekends, and of course, seasonal desserts. Among these, nothing is more  emblematic of fall than a classic apple pie. For the past few years, I have been baking this recipe  for my family during the holidays, impressing them with a simple and effortless process. With  exact measurements, this pie can be easily replicated

Fried Apple Rings. Photo via Like Mother Like Daughter It's that time of year once again. The falling leaves drift by my window as I drink hot cocoa every evening, lighting candles just for the fun of it, and binge watching classic holiday movies. That’s my ideal vision of autumn. However, typically due to other priorities (school), I can’t partake in autumn to the fullest of my potential.  So I needed to figure out a way to maximize my seasonal vibes in a quick and easy wa

What better way to get in the mood for the holidays than decorating? I have always loved to decorate my room according to the seasons – orange blankets in the fall and fairy lights for winter. While scrolling on TikTok, as one does, I came across a video of old-fashioned Christmas decor, and it has taken over my FYP. So, to get in the Holiday spirit, I thought I’d share some of my favorite crafts I found to have your house looking like a cozy cottage from Little Women. Cardbo

Warning: this article will contain spoilers for the film! Proceed at your own risk. Photo via Rotten Tomatoes October has reached its untimely end. The leaves of those gentle, swaying forests which fill the rugged wounds of the earth with their soothing salve have long shed their former verdancy, filling the air with their life-giving fire: a well-paced dance of scarlet and gold. Whispers and excitement electrify the air: “All Hallow’s Eve is nigh!” And, oh, a movie comes ou

At the end of November, it is now approximately halfway through the season in the NFL. Soon, on January 8th, the playoffs will start, and there are 17 weeks in a season. In the NFL, there are two groups: the AFC (American Football Conference) and the NFC (National Football Conference), both with 16 teams, making 32 teams in total. At this time, all the teams are competing with each other to get a good ranking and earn a spot in the playoffs. To go to the playoffs, the team ne

Photo via Hadestown What’s the difference between a good storyteller and a great one? Where does the line blur from average to incredible, a legend born that cements itself in our very souls and tears down the walls we build. Walls, so strong that they separate ourselves from stories of love and hope and kindness – of humanity. We build so many walls. But “why do we build the walls?” Why do we “keep our heads low?” It's almost as if “we’ve been alone so long, we didn’t even

The following is a hypothetical letter from Miriam to her dormitory neighbor, Augustus. Augustus has been playing loud music without fail every night for the past two weeks, and Miriam is trying to convince them to abolish this wretched habit, for both her sake and theirs.  My Dear Augustus,  Although you may not recognize my name, I assure you that with one another, we are quite familiar. If you are still befuddled, however – confused, dismayed, and unnerved – fret no longer

Le 28 septembre 2025, une star du rock français, Louis Bertignac, membre du groupe Téléphone, a rendu visite au High School du Lycée Français de Los Angeles. Tous les élèves du High School, ainsi que les élèves de 5ème, se sont assis dans le gymnase pour l’écouter parler de sa vie et de sa carrière de musicien. Il faisait alors une tournée à travers le monde et s’est arrêté au Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz pour y donner un concert. Photo par Theatre Raymond Kabbaz Pour la présentati

As October comes around, the big question never changes. It's always “What are you going to be this year?,” and we always wonder, “How many people will wear the same thing?” This year’s lineup of costumes feels like a mix of throwbacks, trends, and a few wildcards that will either be amazing or dubious. I’m predicting a creative range: insects like ladybugs and bumblebees might buzz their way back, and I’m not sure if the 2000s “animal” costumes with the fur hats and boots wi

September 2025 was full of exciting surprises for Lycée students, especially with the newly established “Spirit Night” that took place on September 24th and astonished both children and parents alike. This special day brought to light our spectacular two-time league champions: the girls’ volleyball team. If one word could describe this event, “spirit” would undoubtedly be the most appropriate, with most of the Lycée community uniting to witness the JV and Varsity volleyball t

Within the past month, researchers uncovered a new “energy switch” in drosophila (or fruit fly) cells that balances mitochondrial destruction. This new discovery has numerous implications for the medical industry, potentially unlocking treatments for various diseases originating from mitochondrial dysfunctions. These diseases range from Parkinson’s, Barth Syndrome, and even cancer, exemplifying the far-reaching outcomes of the medical breakthrough. Researchers from Universit

Alas the autumn leaves welcome me, With that ominous breeze, Pumpkins and candles, Multicolored leaves. When October comes around, I feel an electrifying resurrection, The weather, accompanied with a late dawn and early dusk. Always ignites a part of me. It’s a balancing opposition, Fall’s cozy crimson bronze and butterscotch hues Intertwine with my inner indigo and iris vines, I’m revitalized. October’s title, forever overshadowed by its darker twin. Haunting its narrative a