Katherine He
9 published pieces
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- featurestudent life
Capstones and Cut Time: Senior Year’s Unique Structure
As the rising seniors fill out their course selection forms this year, they may be filled with anxiety, from fear of not getting their first-choice classes, or maybe even annoyance due to not meeting the prerequisite for a certain Capstone.
By Katherine He
- featurestudent life
Seniors Reflect on College Applications
Your cursor hovers over the “Submit” button on your final college application; you take a deep breath, and upon clicking it, the green “Congratulations!”
By Ailsa Wu and Katherine He
- ae
Zootopia 2 Hits Theaters
The theater lights dim, the smell of buttered popcorn filling the room, as two of the most beloved animated characters fill the screen once again.
By Ailsa Wu and Katherine He
- news
Homecoming Week 2025
BASIS Independent Fremont students celebrated Spirit Week with themed days, a spirited pep rally, and the school’s first-ever flag football game between the senior and junior girls.
By Katherine He, Selena Peng, and Ailsa Wu
- feature
The “Performative Male” is Doing More than Just Liking Matcha
The viral "performative male" trend blurs the line between genuine self-expression and performative feminism.
By Katherine He and Ailsa Wu
- ae
Lil Tay: Her Conspicuous Comeback
Lil Tay, a 15-year-old internet celebrity who first gained fame in 2017 at the young age of nine, captured viewers’ attention due to her nonstop wealth “flexing”. She was well aware of all the...
By Katherine He
- news
Elon Musk's Twitter
“Freedom of speech” is the core ideal behind Twitter’s morals and motto. On Twitter, users are free to express their hidden, authentic, and potentially controversial thoughts...
By Katherine He and Aarna Kamath
- ae
The Rise of BeReal
Take off the filters. Share how you look in the moment. Be in the moment and most importantly, Be Real. BeReal’s message is the key to its success as it eliminates many extra elements...
By Katherine He and Aarna Kamath
- news
31 Days, 31 Drawings
The vibrant and innovative challenge known as “Inktober”, which was invented by artist Jake Parker, enables artists from all around the world to connect...
By Katherine He and Aarna Kamath
