Co-Editor-in-Chief, Silicon Valley Chapter
- Student Spotlight Series: Dialogue Club
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li Dialogue Club is a youth-led literary magazine dedicated to encouraging thoughtful and open-minded discussions for youth. In this installment of Megaphone’s Student Spotlight Series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ruisi, the founder of Dialogue Club. Q1. Please introduce yourself and the mission of Dialogue Club. Hello, I’m Ruisi Li, the founder… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Dialogue Club - Student Spotlight Series: Operation HER
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li Operation HER is an organization focused on increasing access to reproductive education amongst youth. In this interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with the leadership behind Operation HER on their motivations and goals in leading change for reproductive education. Q1. Was there a specific moment, experience, or gap in reproductive education… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Operation HER - Student Spotlight Series: Heart Health Initiative
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li Heart Health Initiative is an organization focused on spreading heart health awareness. In this installment of the Student Spotlight Series, we interview Heart Health Initiative’s founder on motivations, programs, and future plans. Q1. Please introduce yourself and the mission of Heart Health Initiative. I’m a 15 year old student in Year 11,… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Heart Health Initiative - Student Spotlight Series: Shadia Literary Magazine
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li In this installment of the Student Spotlight Series, we speak with Shadia Literary Magazine, a group dedicated to highlighting marginalized creatives and their voices. Q1. How do you define the mission of Shadia Literary Magazine, and what voices are you aiming to uplift through this project? We aim to celebrate arts and… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Shadia Literary Magazine - Student Spotlight Series: MentorArc
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li In this interview, we speak with Jane, the founder and CEO of MentorArc, a 501(c)(3) organization focused on increasing access to education through peer mentorship, fundraising for school supplies, and community partnerships. Q1. Please introduce yourself and the mission of MentorArc. Hello! My name is Jane Oh and I am currently a… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: MentorArc - Student Spotlight Series: LEXI Bookstore
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li In this Student Spotlight Series installment, we interviewed Victoria, the founder of LEXI Bookstore, a youth-led business dedicated to making reading more accessible, personal, and free. By curating personalized book recommendations, LEXI Bookstore hopes to make reading a healthier alternative to screens, for youth. Q1. Please introduce yourself and the mission of LEXI Bookstore.… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: LEXI Bookstore - Student Spotlight Series: Bridge to English
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li In this installment of the Student Spotlight Series, we are interviewing Hayley and Dorothy, the founders of Bridge to English. Q1. Please introduce yourself and the mission of Bridge to English. Hi, we’re Hayley and Dorothy, Form 2 students from Diocesan Girls’ School and founders of Bridge to English, a youth-led NGO… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Bridge to English - Student Spotlight Series: Lawpedia
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li We are so excited to speak with Alicia Leung, the founder of Lawpedia, in this interview, to discuss how her organization works toward legal education as a means of change and empowerment. Q1. Please introduce yourself and Lawpedia! I’m Alicia, a sophomore from Hong Kong who’s a student passionate about making legal… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Lawpedia - Student Spotlight Series: Maiwand Speaks
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li We are happy to announce Maiwand Speaks as our next interviewee in the Student Spotlight Series. Q1. Please introduce yourself and your mission. Hi, I’m Maiwand, a passionate youth speaker and advocate for positive change through public speaking and healthcare. My mission is to inspire and educate young people and help them… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Maiwand Speaks - Student Spotlight Series: Youth Impact Collective
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li In this installment of our Student Spotlight Series, we are excited to have Youth Impact Collective with us! In this interview, we cover everything, from motivations to impact, as a group dedicated to connecting youth with leadership and extracurricular opportunities. Q1. Please introduce yourself and the mission of the Youth Impact Collective.… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Youth Impact Collective - Student Spotlight Series: The Kairos Review
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li In this interview, we are joined by Arya Meshram, the founder and editor-in-chief of The Kairos Review, to discuss motivations, whimsy, creativity, and unconventionality, when leading a magazine for young creatives. Q1: Please introduce yourself and the mission of The Kairos Review! Hello, this is Arya Meshram, the founder and editor-in-chief of… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: The Kairos Review - Student Spotlight Series: Maharlika Press(ed) Magazine
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li We are excited to be joined by Maharlika Press(ed) Magazine, a youth-led magazine dedicated to activism and making political events in the Philippines more accessible to youth. In monthly issues, they breakdown key political events, provide thoughtful reflection and commentary, discuss how national issues affect Filipino youth. Q1: Please introduce yourself and… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Maharlika Press(ed) Magazine - Student Spotlight Series: STEM the Flow
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li How do we increase period equity for people who menstruate in STEM spaces? In this interview, we speak with Monica, the founder of STEM the Flow, who works to tackle this issue through advocacy and awareness campaigns to create more inclusive and supportive STEM environments. Q1: Please introduce yourself and the mission… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: STEM the Flow - Student Spotlight Series: Press Theory
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li We are so happy to have Shanelle, the founder of Press Theory, in this interview as a part of our Student Spotlight Series. Press Theory is a student-led organization that applies theories from the humanities and social sciences to local and world events. Q1: Please introduce yourself and the mission of Press… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Press Theory - Student Spotlight Series: Wings of Youth
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li We are excited to have interviewed Wings of Youth, a youth-led magazine, in this installment of the Student Spotlight Series! Q1: Please introduce yourself and the mission of Wings of Youth. Hi, we’re Wings of Youth a youth-led, international, Multimedia Magazine with academic influence committed to creating a vibrant community of teens… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Wings of Youth - Student Spotlight Series: Bhavati
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li In this installment of our Student Spotlight Series, we are excited to be interviewing Bhavati, a youth-led organization for empowerment through legal aid and advocacy. In this interview, we speak with Ananya, the founder of Bhavati, on how she approaches advocacy, and the impact Bhavati will create. Q1: Please introduce yourself and… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Bhavati - Student Spotlight Series: Musing Spirit
by Grace LiAuthors: Grace Li and Vrinda Iyengar We are pleased to share our interview with Musing Spirit as the next installment of our Student Spotlight Series! Q1: Please introduce yourself and Musing Spirit. I’m El Batoul, the EIC and founder of the Musing Spirit blog. My blog is a place for all thoughts. It leads with… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Musing Spirit - Santa Clara University
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li All photos taken by Grace Li. Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California. It was founded in 1851 by Jesuit priests as Santa Clara College, as part of Mission Santa Clara de Asís. Jesuit founder Father John Nobili transformed the mission into a boys’ preparatory institution,… Read more: Santa Clara University - Student Spotlight Series: Yin Literary
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li I’m excited to share the next installment of our Student Spotlight Series, with the Yin Literary! We are joined by Sophia Pan, the Editor-in-Chief of Yin Literary, to discuss the intersection between East-Asian identity and writing. Q1. Please introduce yourself and the Yin Literary. Hi! My name is Sophia Pan, and I… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Yin Literary - Student Spotlight Series: Interview with a miRcore Student Leader
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li miRcore is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research organization with a vision of global, multilateral collaboration toward treating individuals based on their unique genetic profiles and environmental circumstances, and democratizing genetics research for all. I am joined with a high school student leader within this organization, to discuss their role, and how they make… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Interview with a miRcore Student Leader - Student Spotlight Series: SpeakLit
by Grace LiAuthors: Grace Li and Vrinda Iyengar We’re pleased to have interviewed SpeakLit for this installment of our Student Spotlight Series, where we discussed their mission expanding legal awareness, advocacy, and youth empowerment! Q1: Please introduce yourself and describe your organization.Hi! My name is Manu Gamage, and I’m a Year 12 student with a huge interest… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: SpeakLit - Student Spotlight Series: HealthReach Inc
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li I’m pleased to announce our next installment of our Student Spotlight Series, with HealthReach Inc! In this interview, we discuss health literacy and equity, and how they lead change in their community. Q1: Can you briefly introduce HealthReach Inc and your mission? HealthReach Inc is a student-founded organization focused on improving health… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: HealthReach Inc - Student Spotlight Series: WE_Society
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li I’m excited to share this interview with WE_Society, or Women Empowerment Society, in this installment of our Student Spotlight Series, where we discuss women’s empowerment, and how WE_Society creates discourse that sparks change! Q1: Please introduce your organization and your mission! Hello!! WE_Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women and… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: WE_Society - Student Spotlight Series: Little Lab Coats
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li and Vrinda Iyengar I had the pleasure of interviewing Little Lab Coats as part of our Student Spotlight Series! We are joined by its founder, Felicity, to discuss their mission and how they make STEM more accessible for all. Q1: Please introduce yourself and Little Lab Coats! My name is Felicity, and… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Little Lab Coats - Student Spotlight Series: Athenian EmpowHer
by Grace LiAuthors: Grace Li and Vrinda Iyengar I had the pleasure of interviewing Athenian EmpowHer in this installment of our Student Spotlight Series. We are joined by Siri Kelshikar, Isabella Semis, and Natasha Sinha, leaders of Athenian EmpowHer, to discuss women’s empowerment and how they create change within their community. Q1: Please introduce yourself/your team and… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Athenian EmpowHer - The Bay Area in Photos: Bouchon Bakery
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li Bouchon Bakery is a french bread and dessert shop located in Yountville, California. Started by Chef Thomas Keller in 2003, the bakery is inspired by Chef Keller’s memories of life in France, featuring a wide selection of artisanal breads and classic desserts reminiscent of that of a French boulangerie. In a quaint,… Read more: The Bay Area in Photos: Bouchon Bakery - The Bay Area in Photos: Monopoly in the Park
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li In the middle of Downtown San Jose, there is an anomaly. A giant, larger than life, version of the world’s most popular board game: Monopoly. Monopoly in the Park is a 930 square foot custom granite Monopoly game board, and Guiness Book World Records holder for “Largest Permanent Monopoly Board”, dedicated in… Read more: The Bay Area in Photos: Monopoly in the Park - The Bay Area in Photos: Miramar Beach Restaurant
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li Right next to Vallejo Beach is a lovely seaside restaurant, Miramar Beach Restaurant. This restaurant has been open since 1918, originally designed to be a Prohibition speakeasy, with secret compartments hiding illegal liquor from “G-Men.” While my family did not partake in the bar at this restaurant, we were accompanied by stunning… Read more: The Bay Area in Photos: Miramar Beach Restaurant - The Bay Area in Photos: Vallejo Beach
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li One of the best qualities of California is its proximity to the ocean, and one of the best things about living in the Bay Area is its proximity to the coast, and by proxy, to beaches. I recently drove to Vallejo Beach, and enjoyed the beautiful foliage and the sound of waves… Read more: The Bay Area in Photos: Vallejo Beach - Student Spotlight Series: Neurodiversity and Psychiatry Association, NY
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li In this installation of the Student Spotlight Series, I had the opportunity to interview a founding member of the New York chapter of the Neurodiversity and Psychiatry Association (NPA). NPA is a youth-led organization dedicated to spreading mental health and neurodiversity awareness! Learn more about them below: Q1: Please introduce NPA and… Read more: Student Spotlight Series: Neurodiversity and Psychiatry Association, NY - Albion College
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li Albion College is a private liberal arts college in Albion, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1835, the college welcomes an undergraduate class of around 1,500 students, and the Brits are their mascot. I had the pleasure of staying at Albion College this summer, and their Science Complex was definitely my favorite spot!… Read more: Albion College - University of Michigan Museum of Art
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li I was fortunate enough to visit the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) this summer as a part of a summer program I attended. The exhibits reflect an inextricable linkage between art and history, and I particularly appreciated their exhibit, “Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism”, which examines the legacy… Read more: University of Michigan Museum of Art - Dora
by Grace LiArtist: Grace Li - Unique Halloween DIY costumes
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li Spooky season is coming up, and you may be wondering: “What will I dress up as for Halloween?” Well, I’m here to give you some easy Halloween costume ideas that you can put together from items likely already in your closet. Saja Boys from K-Pop Demon Hunters (Soda Pop Outfits) Here are… Read more: Unique Halloween DIY costumes - The Bay Area in Photos: San Jose Downtown pt.2
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li This is the second part of the San Jose Downtown series. Check out our first part if you haven’t seen it! - The Bay Area in Photos: San Jose Downtown pt.1
by Grace LiAuthor: Grace Li Downtown San Jose is a vibrant urban area, offering a diverse mix of tech, culture, history, and dining. It hosts San Jose State University and colorful murals around every corner, representing the rich art scene in San Jose. I recently visited Downtown San Jose, and have collected some photos documenting the area. - Public History in the Bay Area, w/ Nicole Meldahl
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li, Silicon Valley Chapter Public history in the Bay Area is a rich field, supplemented by a wide variety of museums, historical societies, parks, and archives that tell the story of our location through exhibits, educational programs, and preservation efforts. We are joined by Nicole Meldahl, the Executive Director of the Western Neighborhoods… Read more: Public History in the Bay Area, w/ Nicole Meldahl - Self Care Tips to Deal with Stress
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li, Silicon Valley Chapter With the start of school for many in the U.S., students may be starting to feel stress due to coursework, social life, or extenuating scenarios. Regardless of what is plaguing your mind, we’re here to provide you five simple tips to deal with stress this September. Hopefully these tips… Read more: Self Care Tips to Deal with Stress - Rosanna Pansino Deserves an Apology
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li, Silicon Valley Chapter Three years ago, a controversy arose after Rosanna Pansino spoke out against Mr. Beast following the Hide and Seek video he posted on December 18, 2021. Although a bit of old news now, I would like to compile my thoughts on this situation and how unfairly Rosanna Pansino was… Read more: Rosanna Pansino Deserves an Apology - The Bay Area in Photos: Alviso Marina County Park
by Grace LiAuthor/Photographer: G. Li, Silicon Valley Chapter A beautiful 20.6-acre bayside park and gateway to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Characteristic of this location are the pink salt ponds and marshes. The park’s pathways, boardwalks, and trails surround the wildlife refuge, and give a breathtaking view of the area. You can view… Read more: The Bay Area in Photos: Alviso Marina County Park - August 20th: National Radio Day
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li, Silicon Valley Chapter In honor of National Radio Day, on August 20th, I will be reviewing two radios local to the San Francisco Bay Area: 99.7 NOW and 96.5 KOIT. 99.7 NOW – Overall, a great choice if you’re craving the pop hits of present day. It gives you a steady supply… Read more: August 20th: National Radio Day - Iguanas Home Of The Burritozilla Closes after 32 Years
by Grace LiG. Li, Editor-in-Chief📍 Silicon Valley, USA On Sunday, July 27th, Iguanas Home of the Burritozilla had its final day of service. This ends 32 years of dedicated work in our community, touching the hearts of countless, including mine, living in the San Francisco Bay Area. The closing was announced a few weeks prior in a… Read more: Iguanas Home Of The Burritozilla Closes after 32 Years - Interview w/ Nicole Meldahl, host of the Outside Lands Podcast (Part 2)
by Grace LiG. Li, Editor-in-Chief, V.Iyengar, Editor-in-Chief📍 Silicon Valley, USA Nicole Meldahl is the Executive Director of the Western Neighborhoods Project and the host of the Outside Lands Podcast. She is an accomplished archivist and historian, and works with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and as a freelance historian and contract archivist. In this interview, we… Read more: Interview w/ Nicole Meldahl, host of the Outside Lands Podcast (Part 2) - Interview w/ Nicole Meldahl, host of the Outside Lands Podcast (Part 1)
by Grace LiG. Li, Editor-in-Chief, V.Iyengar, Editor-in-Chief📍 Silicon Valley, USA Nicole Meldahl is the Executive Director of the Western Neighborhoods Project and the host of the Outside Lands Podcast. She is an accomplished archivist and historian, and works with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and as a freelance historian and contract archivist. In this interview, we… Read more: Interview w/ Nicole Meldahl, host of the Outside Lands Podcast (Part 1) - Arrhythmia
by Grace LiArrhythmia G. Li, Editor-in-Chief📍 Silicon Valley, USA Did your heart just skip a beat, or do you have arrhythmia? You may find your heart skipping a few beats doing an important task or talking to your crush – is it because you’re nervous, or do you have arrhythmia? What you may have disregarded as a… Read more: Arrhythmia - Items you NEED for School
by Grace LiG. Li, Editor-in-Chief📍 Silicon Valley, USA With the anticipated (or dreaded) school season around the corner, students must pick up their swords and shields and prepareready for battle. Therefore we’ve created an ultimate list of items you WILL be needing this school year. And reasons to go along with them! Pilot G-2 (0.7mm): Also known… Read more: Items you NEED for School - Careers in Health: Anesthesiology
by Grace LiCareers in Health: Anesthesiology G. Li, Editor-in-Chief📍Silicon Valley, USA Anesthesiology is a specialization in the medical field focused on administering anesthesia, a numbing medicine, before procedures or surgery. Practitioners of anesthesiology are anesthesiologists. Surgery is an invasive procedure, with cutting and suturing that causes pain. Anesthesia prevents patients from feeling pain during surgery in different… Read more: Careers in Health: Anesthesiology - The Battery of Southeast Asia, or China: Laos and China’s Modern Neo-Colonial Ties
by Grace LiThe Battery of Southeast Asia, or China: Laos and China’s Modern Neo-Colonial Ties Author: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-Chief In the 21st century, the rise of China globally has been accompanied by a growing pattern of influence economically – “debt trap diplomacy”. This strategy offers large-scale infrastructure loans to developing countries vulnerable to financial pressure, often… Read more: The Battery of Southeast Asia, or China: Laos and China’s Modern Neo-Colonial Ties - Interview with Musician Tiffany Barry
by Grace LiAuthors: G. Li & V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Grace and Vrinda: Hi! Ms. Barry: How are you both? Grace and Vrinda: I’m good. Ms. Barry: That’s nice to meet you. I’m Tiffany. And, well, I’m just curious. Like, how did you, how did you find my information? Vrinda: We found you from a book you wrote called,… Read more: Interview with Musician Tiffany Barry - Almaden Barnes & Noble closes Jan. 19th
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief On January 19th, the Almaden Plaza felt … empty. Gone were the crinkling of pages, the clinking of coffee cups, and the community of readers that considered the Barnes & Noble bookstore in San Jose’s Almaden Plaza a second home. Officially closed, this bookstore was cut short with its 26 years… Read more: Almaden Barnes & Noble closes Jan. 19th - Healthy Homework Act
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Photo from KHTS In the new year, a new law is set to create healthy boundaries separating the school and home life for students. The “Healthy Homework Act”, or AB 2999, is a law which plans to prevent excessive stress placed on students because of homework. Written by assemblymember Pilar… Read more: Healthy Homework Act - November 5, 2024: U.S. Senate Election for California
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief On November 5th, there will be an election to fill the Senate seat previously filled by Democrat Dianne Feinstein in the United States Congress for California. In this election, candidates Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey will be running. Adam Schiff is of the Democratic party and Steve Garvey is of… Read more: November 5, 2024: U.S. Senate Election for California - Silicon Valley District Candidates for the House of Representatives Election
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Image taken from Wikipedia Article “California’s congressional districts” In the Bay Area, seven congressional districts have seats open for election this November 5th, all listed below with general information on the elections. Congressional District 11 Incumbent Nancy Pelosi (Democrat) and Bruce Lou (Republican) are running in the general election for… Read more: Silicon Valley District Candidates for the House of Representatives Election - November 5, 2024: U.S. Senate Election for California – Adam Schiff
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Read previous article titled “November 5, 2024: U.S. Senate Election for California – Steve Garvey” for information on Republican candidate Steve Garvey. Adam Schiff Schiff is the Democratic candidate for the US Senate for California. Here are his views on major California issues: Defending Democracy Restoring the Vote: Schiff hopes… Read more: November 5, 2024: U.S. Senate Election for California – Adam Schiff - November 5, 2024: U.S. Senate Election for California – Steve Garvey
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief On November 5th, there will be an election to fill the Senate seat previously filled by Democrat Dianne Feinstein in the United States Congress for California. In this election, candidates Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey will be running. Adam Schiff is of the Democratic party and Steve Garvey is of… Read more: November 5, 2024: U.S. Senate Election for California – Steve Garvey - Songs to Save the School Year
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief For many, September marks the beginning of the school year. So, what’s better to save this school year than a curated list of songs from all our members, a playlist to save the school year! This contains a wide mix of genres, and ranges from giving motivation, brightening your day, or… Read more: Songs to Save the School Year - A Comprehensive Guide to the MrBeast Controversy: Part 4
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief This is a continuation of Part 3 of this series. “MrBeast’s Secret CEO“ Thumbnail from Dogpack404’s video, “MrBeast’s Secret CEO” In his third video, DogPack404 splits it into three main chapters: James Warren, Locoya Hill, and Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast’s work environment + Jeff Housenbold). We will be exploring each section individually,… Read more: A Comprehensive Guide to the MrBeast Controversy: Part 4 - A Comprehensive Guide to the MrBeast Controversy: Part 3
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief This is a continuation of Part 2 of this series. “I Worked for MrBeast, He’s a Sociopath” Thumbnail from Dogpack404’s “I Worked for MrBeast, He’s a Sociopath” In this second video, DogPack404 focuses on covering Jake Weddle, a former MrBeast employee, and his experience working for MrBeast. This video in particular… Read more: A Comprehensive Guide to the MrBeast Controversy: Part 3 - A Comprehensive Guide to the MrBeast Controversy: Part 2
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief This is a continuation of Part 1 of this series. Getting to the more serious allegations, Dawson brings up examples of what he claims to be “illegal lotteries”. While we will not be diving into the exact legalities of these lotteries, we will be discussing some of the ethics behind them. … Read more: A Comprehensive Guide to the MrBeast Controversy: Part 2 - A Comprehensive Guide to the MrBeast Controversy: Part 1
by Grace LiAuthor: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief In the past month, a slew of different allegations have come out against Jimmy Donaldson, or MrBeast, the main instigator being the videos created by a Youtuber named DogPack404. His first video, “I Worked For MrBeast, He’s a Fraud” served as the catalyst for a tidal wave of allegations of varying… Read more: A Comprehensive Guide to the MrBeast Controversy: Part 1 - Waymo Honks Disrupt San Francisco Neighborhood
by Grace LiAuthor: G.Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief 📍San Francisco, CA In a San Francisco parking lot, Waymo cars were getting loud. Waymo is an American company providing autonomous driving technology, meaning that they give driverless rides to passengers. These rides have recently gone from a limited waitlist to opening up to rides for everyone, and Waymo has expanded… Read more: Waymo Honks Disrupt San Francisco Neighborhood - Local Bodybuilder Helps Man with Down’s Syndrome Achieve his Dream
by Grace LiAuthor: G.Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief 📍San Jose, CA (Image taken from NBC Bay Area) About a decade ago, Samuel Hinojosa stepped into a gym with a dream— to become a bodybuilder. Hinojosa was born with Down’s syndrome, a medical condition where a person is born with an extra copy of chromosome 21. This condition affects how… Read more: Local Bodybuilder Helps Man with Down’s Syndrome Achieve his Dream - Former Stanford Dean’s Inappropriate Affair with Student
by Grace LiAuthor: G.Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief 📍Palo Alto, CA Julie Lythcott-Haims is a Palo Alto City Council member, and was the dean of freshmen and undergraduate advising at Stanford from 2002 to 2012. Earlier this year, she ran in the open primary for California’s 16th congressional district for the House of Representatives. On July 10th, on a… Read more: Former Stanford Dean’s Inappropriate Affair with Student - From Prunes to Apple – How the Silicon Valley came to be a leader in technology
by Grace LiAuthor: G.Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief 📍Silicon Valley, CA The Silicon Valley, nestled in the southern part of the Bay Area in California, is widely renowned for its leading role in tech and innovation. Named after ‘silicon’, the chemical element whose semiconducting properties have enabled it to be used in transistors and integrated circuit chips in computer… Read more: From Prunes to Apple – How the Silicon Valley came to be a leader in technology - Andy Wang: Inspiring Change, One Bag of Trash at a Time
by Grace LiDedicated to making a difference in our community, Andy Wang cleans up trash in illegal dumping sites in the bay area.