Opinion – Veritas Shield

According to a 2017 Gallup poll, even blue California is more moderate than it is liberal, with 37% of Californians identifying as moderate, 30% as liberal and 27% as conservative.

Through the eyes of a moderate: The effect of social media on political polarization

By Carisa Joyner, Social Media Editor
January 15, 2021

On the left is Tucker Carlson of Fox News. On the right is Chris Cuomo of CNN. In the middle is the conservative-but-curious author, Jessie Mysza '22.

A conservative tries watching CNN

By Jessie Mysza, Associate Editor
October 31, 2020

Maya Richard-Craven ‘12 founded @dear_fsha, an Instagram account that now has over 1,000 followers, because she wanted marginalized students to be heard.

@dear_fsha sparks diversity and inclusivity changes on campus

By Sarah McGrory, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020

Lena Hwang '23 (left) and the author (right) snap a picture inside the Pasadena Salvation Army before heading out with bags full of clothes.

The socially conscious joys of thrift shopping

By Julia Krider, Staff Writer
October 22, 2020

These are the Sway Boys. They are immature and egotistical. And, they are are a little out of sync with the national mood.

The evolution of my TikTok taste

By Angelina Cao, Staff Writer
October 20, 2020

TikToker Tony Lopez has over 22 million followers and 952 million likes despite the fact that he admitted to sending inappropriate messages to minors online.

Justice on the internet: Who’s in charge?

By Siena Urquiza, Staff Writer
October 16, 2020

In their last piece for the Shield, outgoing editors-in-chief Cerys Davies and Nikki Godinez reflect on what made the class of 2020, shown above, the stand-out class that it is.

Editorial: The Veritas Shield reviews the class of 2020

By Nikki Godinez and Cerys Davies
May 28, 2020

Olivia Spina '20 ground out her JRP between sips of vanilla iced lattes.

An application of JRP advice to life after high school

By OIivia Spina, Staff Writer
May 27, 2020

The author refers to the hue of the pink on this tie-dyed bucket hat as

Quarantine is a time for crafting

By Jacqueline Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer
May 25, 2020

At last year's graduation, Olivia Spina '20 and Kiara Hosseinion '20 take one of many memorable selfies with Ms. Wilkinson.

A thank you letter to her teachers from Olivia Spina ’20

By OIivia Spina, Staff Writer
May 24, 2020

The typical Tolog backpack features such essentials as grapes.

What’s in a Tolog bag?

By Georgia Kisob, Opinion Editor
May 22, 2020

The author dives into Led Zeppelin on Spotify, starting, of course, with

Is Led Zeppelin the official sound of quarantine?

By Michelle St. Denis, Staff Writer
May 21, 2020

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