Written by: Sofia Viruez-Munoz🇧🇴🇺🇸 Starbucks Hello Kitty Collaboration, Newly Designed Holiday Cup, Glass Bearista Cold Cup (Photo credit via Starbucks website) The first sip of a holiday drink feels like crossing a seasonal threshold.  On November 6, Starbucks officially launched its 2025 Holiday Menu, a lineup that blends beloved classics, new treats, and this year’s most photogenic collection of seasonal merchandise yet.  At Starbucks, the holidays

Written by: Xavier Serrano🇵🇷 Collecting Donations for Toy Drive (Photo credit via Bonnie Lee) A local middle schooler details her experience with toy drives, as she donates to those less fortunate with the help of her family.  No walk of life should have to endure a lesser means of living, but everyday life makes that reality apparent. Annabelle Lee, 13,  details her own experience of living in protective care and questioning the resources that are dependably available to h

Written by: Sierra Green 🇺🇸 Sofia Herrera with a lacrosse stick (via Sofia Herrera's Instagram) For the Maryland freshman defender, lacrosse is much more than what happens on the field; it's the legacy, family, and the journey that has been far from easy.  Sofia Herrera has always played sports, and they have played a crucial role in her childhood and family memories. She dabbled in pretty much everything: basketball, swimming, and most importantly, soccer and lacrosse.  Gr