Back to Articles Polaris Back to Sections The Golden Tragedy By Catherine Duong Volume 2 Issue 1 October 8, 2021 Image provided by TGC company (Sky: CotL), photo editing by Catherine Duong Author’s note: This short story is fan fiction based on a game called Sky: Children of the Light (Sky: CotL), made by the TGC company. In addition, the story is heavily inspired by the 9/11 tragedy, celebrating its 20th anniversary and thanking the front lines for their service, the brave citizens who stepped up to help others and mourning those who lost their lives. The battlefield terrain, being next to the Golden Wasteland temple, represents the scene when both the Twin towers were struck by two hijacked planes from terrorists, in which the dark dragons in the photo above (krills) represent the planes and the remaining pillars after the tragedy in the story represents the 9/11 memorial. Other special thanks to Butter, Estella, and Nicole for helping out with the story cover above and photo editing from Catherine Duong. Keywords: 1 Krill - A hostile creature in Golden Wastelands; also known as the dark dragon 2 Golden Wastelands - the 5th realm in the sky realm, are best known for their hostile creatures and dark plants. “You, go to the left side! And you, try to distract the krill (1) at the right!” The soldiers briefly nodded, and flew towards the chaotic scene, then disappeared into the smoke and ashes once I pointed the direction to go to. All I heard in the background were the roars of the dark dragons attacking the temple in Golden Wastelands (2) and innocent people screaming for help. It was a tragedy to remember; it felt like I could still hear the scene echoing in my ears. Yet, when hope was fading citizens, in the sky realm stepped up. I saw people going through the rubble and helping out or getting them out of the disaster safely. It showed that front-liners like us aren’t the only ones to be called heroes. The people in the sky realm are heroes too by helping one another and saving a few lives with their good deeds. Hence, the tragedy was named The Golden Tragedy, it was a terrible moment, yet the “golden” part was the moment for average citizens to be recognized as heroes. Now it’s been 20 years ever since it happened. I’ve revisited the same site every year on the same day, looking at the rebuilt temple in front of me, but the remains of the old pillars, still chipped and worn, are still there. Each post had the name of the person who died during the scene. As I scanned through each pillar, a name or two caught my eye, which I readily recognized who they were. They were one of my close friends whom I had for many years. I held back my tears, clenching my fists. After the scene and everything was resolved, I left with my friend’s souls high up in the clouds, hopefully in a better place now. BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles News Back to Sections California Wildfires Sahar Ali Volume 5 Issue 4 April 8, 2025 On January 7th, California’s powerful winds mixed with dry conditions created the perfect conditions for a wildfire to ignite around the Los Angeles area, specifically the Palisades and Eaton. The Palisades Fire ignited in the early morning of January 7th, as a brush fire according to NBC News. Eventually, the brush fire engulfed 23,448 acres of land and destroyed more than 5,000 buildings in its path (NBC News). Regardless of firefighters’ greatest efforts, the fires began to spread throughout the Los Angeles area; only hours after the Palisades Fire ignited, the Eaton Fire was set ablaze, covering 14,021 acres and damaged more than 10,000 structures according to NBC News. Unfortunately, Los Angeles County officials have confirmed that the fires took the lives of 29 people. The Los Angeles medical examiner’s office claims that the Eaton Fire caused least 17 deaths while the Palisades Fire caused the other 12 deaths; however, the medical examiner’s office asserted that it could take weeks to verify the identities of the victims. Recently, California’s department of forestry and fire protection announced that the Palisades and Eaton Fires have been contained completely, three weeks after the fires initially went ablaze. Even though the fires are no longer raging throughout Southern California, Los Angeles must rebuild its cities; however, the Los Angeles Times claims that the total economic loss and expected damage to be between $250 billion and $275 billion according to AccuWeather, a forecasting service. The cost of repercussions makes the natural disaster one of the worst in the history of the United States (Los Angeles Times). Yet, the initial cause of the fires remains unclear. However, drought-like conditions are one of the main factors as Southern California “has had less than 10% of average rainfall since Oct. 1” (NBC News). Mix these conditions with powerful offshore winds, and you have perfect conditions to start a fire. Daniel Swain, a climate scientist, brought attention to California’s weather in recent years that was highlighted by drought or heavy rainfall, both of which “are a key element of the fire weather gripping the region” (NBC News). Swain additionally asserts that even though the warming climate results in drier conditions, the constantly varying weather in the state creates a risk in the Southern California area. Climate change, an issue affecting the world severely, may be a factor for the fires, but it is unclear to say if the changes in the ever-changing environment played a vital role in the blaze. Recent studies find that climate change worsens already extreme conditions such as those that had started the fires in California (NPR). Human activity is also a factor that led to the Palisades and Eaton Fires as “there were no lightning storms at the time that would have sparked the fires” (NPR). UCLA’s director of the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, Alex Hall, claims that the “ignitions were undoubtedly due to human activity” (NPR). The Palisades and Eaton Fires have affected almost 200,000 people and many people lost their homes and business. There are multiple resources that we can use to support those in California. This website provides links to donation centers that are working to help those affected by the natural disaster. Through our donations, we can help Los Angeles build up the beautiful city it used to be, along with providing California residents with hope for the future. SOURCES: California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more Estimated cost of fire damage balloons to more than $250 billion Los Angeles’ Palisades and Eaton wildfires are now fully contained Here's how climate change fueled the Los Angeles fires BACK TO TOP

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Back to Articles Editorial Back to Sections Intersectional Feminism By Sumaiya Ramsaroop Volume 1 Issue 6 March 18, 2021 Image provided by Adobe Stock Intersectionality As human beings, we are naturally multifaceted; race, gender, sexuality, class, ability or disability, we are individually composed of infinite intricacies that merge to form a whole person. However, when speaking about inequality, we tend to separate out our race, gender, class, etc. -- we split up race inequality from gender inequality from class inequality, as if oppression only targets parts of a person, and not the whole person. The reality is, people are uniquely oppressed at the intersection of their many identities. The inequality experienced by white women is not equal in magnitude to the inequality experienced by indigenous transgender women, for example. In order to combat oppressive systems, we must adopt intersectional thinking and acknowledge the unique lived experience created by our individual intersections. Kimberlé Crenshaw, UCLA and Columbia law professor, lawyer, and civil rights proponent, coined the term “intersectionality” in 1989 to explain how systems of oppression work together to invoke distinct experiences unto people with multiple identity groupings (The Editors). She describes intersectionality as “a prism, for seeing the way in which various forms of inequality often operate together and exacerbate each other” (Steinmetz). Her founding work primarily encompasses Black women, whose oppression was neither fully acknowledged nor embraced by the feminist movement, nor by antiracist initiatives. Being Black and being a woman were presented as mutually exclusive, when Black womanhood is, holistically, a unique experience on its own. Intersectionality becomes relevant when we understand that “all inequality is not created equal,” as asserted by Crenshaw (UN Women). By adopting an intersectional approach to conquering inequality, we shed light upon discrimination and oppression magnified under overlapping social identities, and we amplify the voices of those overlapping individuals. First-wave Feminism Feminism is one ideology in dire need of intersectional revision, for it has centered the voices of cisgender, straight, white women since its origin at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848. Organized by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, Mary M’Clintock, Martha Coffin Wright, and Jane Hunt, the convention was both spearheaded and attended by upper and middle-class white women. Women of color were largely missing from the event, and Black women were not invited (Brown). When asked to prioritize Black men’s voting rights above women’s suffrage, social reformer Susan B. Anthony proclaimed, “I will cut off this right arm of mine before I will ever work or demand the ballot for the Negro and not the woman” (Wilson & Russell). The once-united women’s suffrage movement and Black male suffrage movement diverged as emancipated Black men rallied for and ultimately received voting rights under the 15th Amendment, while women remained disenfranchised. However, this divergence further sidelined Black women’s voting rights. Sojourner Truth, a former slave and advocate for women’s suffrage, disassociated herself from Frederick Douglass’s voting rights advocacy, for he emphasized Black male suffrage as more pressing than women’s suffrage. Though befriended by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Truth also distanced herself from the white-led women’s suffrage movement, as she did not agree with Stanton’s opposition to the 15th Amendment. In an 1851 Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio, Truth delivered an impassioned speech titled, “Ain’t I a Woman?” (Reilly). In her speech, she brought awareness to the “double-burden” women of color, particularly Black women, endured while fighting for both civil rights and gender equality––a burden amplified by the two movements’ divergence nearly two decades later (Reilly). Voting rights for women of color remained deprioritized through the remainder of the women’s suffrage movement and well after the ratification of the 19th Amendment. While we can celebrate the achievements of the women’s suffrage movement (“first-wave feminism”), we must also recognize that it principally fought for a white woman’s right to vote, and continually disregarded––and oftentimes silenced––the intersectional, overlapping woman. The 19th Amendment states that the right to vote shall not be abridged on the basis of sex; while a pivotal achievement, this classification benefitted white women unburdened by state-sanctioned racial discrimination (Not All Women Gained). Therefore, by accepting that all women gained suffrage in 1920, we are participating in a white washing of history. Indigenous women earned the right to vote in 1924. Asian women earned the right to vote in 1952. Black and Latina women earned the right to vote in 1965 (Panetta, Reany, Lakritz). And while these years mark the passing of legislation that legalized such marginalized women’s voting rights, these women remained largely disenfranchised by state interference decades subsequent. Second-Wave Feminism Forty years after the 19th Amendment’s ratification, a new incarnation of the women’s movement arose, known as “second-wave feminism.” Lasting from the 60s into the 80s, the movement shed light upon women’s cultural, political, and economic inequality by bridging the gap between women’s personal matters and sexist societal power structures (Drucker). Second-wave feminism broadened the scope of gender inequalities and discrimination, as it drew attention to issues such as reproductive rights, family, the workplace, sexuality, domestic violence, custody and divorce laws, sexual assault, and women’s shelters. However, like first-wave feminism, it was critiqued for disproportionately elevating white, upper and middle-class women. Writer and activist Audre Lorde, known as the mother of intersectional feminism, advocated for feminism which transcended society’s incessant need for categorization (Liberman). She celebrated individual and communal differences while highlighting the exclusive nature of second-wave feminism. At a NYU conference in 1979, Lorde introduced a speech entitled “The Master’s Tool Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House” by announcing, “I stand here as a Black lesbian feminist within the only panel where the input of Black feminists and lesbians is represented” (Liberman). She emphasized a gaping intersectional hole in a movement that claimed to advocate for all women, and––she got to work. In a 1981 interview transcribed in The Denver Quarterly , Lorde pointed out, “There’s always someone asking you to underline a piece of yourself” (Liberman). In this request, however, they often dismiss everything else about an individual; Lorde described this fatal flaw as the center for her intersectional endeavors. While calling upon the role white feminists played in perpetuating exclusive feminism, Lorde also acknowledged in her “The Master’s Tool” speech, “As women, we have been taught to either ignore our differences, or to view them as causes for separation and suspicion rather than as forces for change” (Liberman). Lorde not only advocated for intersectionality, but she championed interdependency among all people to prompt the transition from second-wave feminism to intersectional feminism. Third-Wave Feminism Modern “third-wave feminism” carries on the fight of second-wave feminism in a more inclusive light, but still demands that women disregard their intersectional identities linger, to center their womanness in the name of gender equality. However, as Lorde and Crenshaw both noted, gender inequality and oppression cannot be separated from other inequalities and forms of oppression. While LGBTQIA+ women, women of color, disabled women, and non-binary people remain overlooked in the modern-day feminist movement, blooming intersectional efforts seek to transform feminism as we know it by including all women. If feminism is going to intrinsically progress, intersectionality should take root in our thoughts and especially the actions we take towards creating a more equitable, inclusive world, where all marginalized voices can be heard. We must commit ourselves to seeing each other as whole individuals––some elevated by systems which cater to their privileges and others oppressed by power structures which target their intersections. As Audre Lorde proclaimed in a speech entitled, “Learning from the 60s,” “There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives” (Blackpast). As long as we adhere to a “one size fits all” mentality when addressing and fighting to mend inequalities, we continue to turn a blind eye to the injustices that thrive at intersections. Let us see each other for who we are, and not merely for the aspects of one another we can relate to. Let us celebrate intersectionality, for our commitment to intersectional thinking is the means by which we can achieve gender equality for all women. And let us reclaim third-wave feminism from the exclusive legacy of its predecessors by centering marginalized voices in our efforts towards equality. After all, “if it’s not intersectional, it’s not feminism.” Works Cited Blackpast. "(1982) AUDRE LORDE, 'LEARNING FROM THE 60S.'" Blackpast , 12 Aug. 2012, www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/1982-audre-lorde-learning-60s/. Black Women & The Suffrage Movement: 1848-1923." Wesleyan University , www.wesleyan.edu/mlk/posters/suffrage.html. Brown, Tammy L. 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Pbs.org , 6 July 2020, www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/vote-not-all-women-gained-right-to-vote-in-1920/. Onion, Amanda, et al. "Seneca Falls Convention." History.com , 10 Nov. 2017, www.history.com/topics/womens-rights/seneca-falls-convention. Panetta, Grace, et al. "The 19th Amendment passed 100 years ago today. The evolution of American voting rights in 244 years shows how far we've come — and how far we still have to go." Business Insider , Aug. 2020, www.businessinsider.com/when-women-got-the-right-to-vote-american-voting-rights-timeline-2018-10. Reilly, Maura. "Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth and Ida B Wells: Mothers of the Movement for Women's Equality." Medium , 8 May 2020, medium.com/@representwomen/elizabeth-cady-stanton-sojourner-truth-and-ida-b-wells-mothers-of-the-movement-for-womens-904a77665f4b. Steinmetz, Katy. "She Coined the Term 'Intersectionality' Over 30 Years Ago. Here's What It Means to Her Today." Time , 20 Feb. 2020, time.com/5786710/kimberle-crenshaw-intersectionality/. UN Women. "Intersectional feminism: what it means and why it matters right now." UN Women , 1 July 2020, www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2020/6/explainer-intersectional-feminism-what-it-means-and-why-it-matters. BACK TO TOP

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Back to Articles Editorial Back to Sections Opinions on the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Editorial Staff Volume 4 Issue 2 January 16, 2024 Image provided by VOA News The Israel-Hamas war has affected Muslim and Jewish communities all around the world. As a Muslim myself, it saddens me to see this conflict taking place. Many people don’t know why this war is taking place and what led up to it. You may or may not have heard about Hamas and the IDF, the Israel Defense Force. Many people are being one-sided without knowing the history behind Palestine and Israel. So why did this war break out? Let’s go back 80 years. During the 1940’s, European Jews made up about 90% of the Jewish population at the time. Around this period, the Holocaust and severe antisemitism towards European Jews was taking place. Overtime, nationalism grew in the Jewish community: Jewish people wanted to establish their own state in what they considered their ancestral homeland. This ancestral land is located in the Palestinian region and referred to as the “Holy Land,” since it is an important site for three major religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Christians refer to this region as their Holy Land since it was where Jesus Christ lived and died. For Muslims, this specific region was mentioned in the Quran, as Allah names it the “Holy and Blessed Land.” It was also the home for many Muslim prophets. For Jews, the region is the birthplace of Judaism. In 1917, the Balfour Declaration was issued by the British government, which favored an independent state for Jews in the Palestinian region. Later, in 1922, the League of Nations granted Britain complete power over Palestine. Eventually, Jewish migrants started to pour into the region as they were forced out of Europe. However, violence erupted between the Arabs and Jews as Palestinians tried to prevent Jewish migration into their homeland, causing the British government to eradicate their mandate. The United Nations started to pitch in and suggested that the region be split into two separate states, one being an Arab state and the other being a Jewish state. Arabs rejected the proposal completely, whereas the Jews gratefully accepted. Opposing ideas started a civil war between Arabs and Jews in the region. But, in May of 1948, Israel declared its independence, which provoked nearby Arab countries surrounding the region to invade Israel. This occurred multiple times; however, Arab forces failed, and Israel prevailed, gaining more territory than the Partition Plan intended to grant. As the war waged on, 80% of Palestinians fled their homes as Israeli forces conquered their land. These Arabs were not allowed to return home. Ever since, Palestine has been losing its power over the region as Israel gained power and land. Without permission from Palestinians, the state of Israel was established on their own land. The formation of the State of Israel in May of 1948 resulted in the displacement of 700,000-800,000 Palestinians who ended up migrating to nearby Arab countries. Further, in 1964, the Palestinian Liberation Organization, better known as PLO, was established. It signified Palestinian desire for self-determination and the creation of an independent Palestinian state. It also called for the eradication of Israel. The PLO relied on acts of terrorism against Israel to achieve its goals, later relying on diplomacy. Additionally, in 1987, Hamas was established. The militant group uses arms resistance for the formation of an Islamic Palestinian State in the place of Israel, a Jewish state. After the militant group forced Palestinian Authority out of power, Hamas has maintained control of the Gaza Strip since 2007. Palestinian leadership has been weak; more importantly, these aggressive militant groups do not represent the Palestinian people. This war has created a lot of sadness for people, including myself. As a Muslim, my heart aches for the Palestinians and the loss they have had to endure. My heart aches for all the children killed on both the Israeli and Palestinian sides; they did not deserve to have their lives taken away. I am neither condemning nor condoning the actions of Hamas or the actions of the Israeli military. I do not support Hamas acts of terrorism. Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people. The actions of the Israeli Military do not represent Jews, nor am I anti-Semitic. Israel has the right to fight for the protection of its people, but killing thousands of Palestinians in a matter of two months seems barbaric. Since October 7th, Israeli attacks have killed over 20,400 Palestinians, whereas Hamas’s attack on Israelis have left at least 1,139 dead at the time of this writing. Unfortunately, Hamas built tunnels under hospitals in Gaza and in other densely populated civilian locations, deliberately using civilians as human shields in their planned attack. There have been numerous American and Israeli hostages taken by Hamas. The IDF has also captured Palestinians and made them hostages. Many individuals created a stance on this topic when they have little to no knowledge about the history of Israel and Palestine. One of the few messages I want readers to take away from this article is to always do some prior research before you take a stance on any topic. However, according to Al-Jazeera, many journalists have criticized media coverage accusing the western media of biased reporting on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. There are so many factors to consider. For example, the nations have urged Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, to curb its power over Gaza. As of this writing, Israel has announced it will start withdrawing some troops. Most of the more than 20,000 people who have been killed in Gaza have been civilians. And now, health authorities and the United Nations report that the delivery of aid is so restricted that almost more than one million remaining civilians in Gaza are at risk of starving. The United States, by providing arms and aid, is apparently siding with Israel. Again, Hamas is a terrorist organization that does not represent all Palestinians, but what is happening to people in Gaza by Israel’s retaliation for the attack on October 7th is unfair to the Gazans. Where did our humanity go? It might seem as though my Muslim identity is influencing my opinions on this topic, but it isn’t. You do not have to be a Muslim or an Arab to support Palestine; all you need is humanity. My belief system and my Muslim identity teaches us to remain faithful. Indeed, those in Gaza are displaying a tremendous amount of resilience. SOURCES: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | Global Conflict Tracker ( cfr.org ) Israeli-Palestinian conflict: How Israel became a country - Vox History of Palestine - Wikipedia Why is Western media accused of bias on Israel-Palestine? | TV Shows | Al Jazeera Timeline: Key Events in the Israel-Arab and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | AJC National Counterterrorism Center | FTOs ( dni.gov ) Israel-Hamas war updates: Dozens killed, many buried in Israeli air strikes | Israel-Palestine conflict News | Al Jazeera What is a human shield and how has Hamas been accused of using them? | Israel-Gaza war | The Guardian https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/01/01/world/israel-supreme-court-gaza-news BACK TO TOP

Kayla Matthew SPORTS EDITOR Hello! I’m Kayla Mathew and I am the co-sports editor of the North Star. I am also grade council president of the Class of 2030, member of National Junior Honor Society, and member of the Polaris literary magazine, and tutor. I am so excited to refresh the sports column of VSN’s newspaper with my co-editor Navroop Kaur. Happy reading!

Back to Articles News Back to Sections 2024 News Recap Sahar Ali Volume 5 Issue 4 April 8, 2025 The 2024 season has finally come to an end, which many of us are glad about. But to see the effects, negative or positive, that 2024 had on people, let us look back on some of the major events that occurred around the world this year. APRIL 8TH, 2024 – The total solar eclipse covered cities in a blanket of darkness across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Solar eclipses are a rare occurrence and tend to happen in the same place every 375 years (CNN). According to CNN, the next solar eclipse will most likely occur sometime in the 2040s. About 32 million people were in the path of the solar eclipse’s totality, which allowed many to experience a once in a lifetime occurrence. SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2024 – Famous rapper, Sean “Diddy” Combs, was arrested due to charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. As time went on, allegations of sexual abuse against Combs emerged, which he continued to deny. As of December 2024, BBC claims that Combs is detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center, located in Brooklyn, New York, and has denied more than two dozen sexual assault accusations; he has entered a not guilty plea. Not only that, but Combs has been denied bail for a third time (BBC). OCTOBER 9TH, 2024 – Hurricane Milton hit Florida in the evening as a category 3 hurricane, which is described to have winds between 111-129 miles per hour that bring devastating damage according to the National Weather Service. The damage was catastrophic, leaving 24 dead according to CBS News. Additionally, the storm created widespread damage, “leaving more than 3.5 million Florida residents without power following the storm, and significant flooding throughout the state” (Surfrider Foundation). OCTOBER 16TH, 2024 – Liam Payne, a member of the English boy band One Direction, fell to his death from the third floor of an Argentinean hotel. Before his death, staff at the Casa Sur Palermo hotel in Bueno Aires called emergency services about a guest “who is overwhelmed by drugs and alcohol” and “destroying his room” (BBC). Payne’s death shows the toll stardom can take on one’s mental and physical wellbeing. Payne himself opened up about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse which helped him cope with “the heavy burden of fame” (CNN). NOVEMBER 6TH, 2024 – The results of the US presidential elections came out, showing that Republican candidate and former president Donald Trump beat Democratic candidate Kamala Harris by 86 electoral college votes. The country during this time was divided between both candidates. The election was difficult for Harris as she replaced President Biden when he stepped down for the race with only 100 days to campaign. Trump’s campaign was defined by his vision to reduce illegal immigration while Harris’s campaign focused on her mission to make abortion legal across the country. In January of 2025, Trump was sworn in as the United States’s next President. DECEMBER 4TH, 2024 – Luigi Mangione, who allegedly resented the healthcare system as he suffered from severe back pain all his life, fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan. Mangione gained supporters that raised more than $100,000 and showed their animosity towards the healthcare system in the United States (ABC News). Thompson’s death ignited debates surrounding the idea of whether or not Mangione’s actions were justifiable as 49% of Americans have a negative view of the healthcare system (ABC News). SOURCES: CNN’s top 100 digital stories of 2024 | CNN Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: A Timeline of Allegations | Teen Vogue Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail for third time in New York Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction across Florida, at least 24 dead Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale A Perfect Storm: Hurricane Milton's Impacts Across the Sunshine State AP's essential role in elections | AP News Things to know on shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO | AP News   UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting prompts questions about how to prevent copycats - ABC News   Americans are unhappy with the state of health care and insurance - ABC News   BACK TO TOP

Back to Artwork The Memory Project Back to Sections Happiness By Elaine Ching March 28, 2022 Mixed Media Volume 2 Issue 5