Op-Ed
Brunei Cruelly Legalizes Execution by Stoning
Shannon d'Huart, Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
Brunei, a small country in southeast Asia, is allowing gay sex and adultery to be punishable by death as of Wednesday, April 3. The country's sultan, Hassanal Bolkiah, who also doubles as the prime minister, announced these new set of laws as early as 2014; however, the law was officially implemented...
The Dangers of Blue Light
Chloe Kamola, Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
Cell phones, televisions, computer screens and LED light bulbs may seem like they are all in the same category as relatively new technology, but there is actually something else that binds them together. Blue light, otherwise known as the second highest frequency visible light, is in all touch screen...
The Un(sea)n Horrors of Pollution
Charlene Kim, Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
At the dawn of the 21st century, industry and technology has reached an impressive height that has not been seen before; however, convenience has a price. Our massive consumption of fossil fuels, plastics, and other harmful artificial resources are taking a severe toll on the oceans, causing potentially...
Discrimination in the College Application Process Needs to be Addressed
Greg Oler, Staff Writer
April 10, 2019
Harvard, one of the Ivy League Universities, has recently been under fire over accusations of intentionally attempting to employ "racial balancing" by keeping the number of Asian-American students below 20%. Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) were the first to accuse Harvard's application process...
Violence is Never the Answer
Molly Honnef, Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
Australian teen, Will Connolly, cracked an egg over the head of Australian Senator Fraser Anning during a news conference on March 16. Immediately after, Anning retaliated by hitting Connolly in the face twice, and Conolly was tackled to the ground by security guards. Connolly's actions were provoked by Anning'...
Dangerous Internet Challenges Need to be Stopped
Shannon d'Huart, Staff Writer
March 10, 2019
Internet hoaxes and challenges have been around for several years, and now the deadly Momo Challenge and Blue Whale Challenge are both linked to several deaths. The Momo Challenge surfaced around July 2018 through the social media messaging app Whatsapp, when people claiming to be "Momo" convinced...
The Green New Deal: a Step in the Right Direction
Marcella Barneclo, Editor in Chief
March 8, 2019
Lately, looking at the news has become a dreaded chore in a world where I feel almost powerless, trapped in a society with numerous conflicting opinions that lead to little being accomplished; the Green New Deal (GND) is yet another example of argumentation pushing away a solution. Most people have...
The Green New Deal is Fundamentally Flawed
Jonah Arellano, Staff Writer
March 7, 2019
The Green New Deal (GND) is a proposal to convert the United States fossil fuel economy to a 'green economy' in order to address climate change and help the Earth's environmental state. The proposal, presented by Democratic New York Representative, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, takes a similar approach t...
PETA Faces Backlash Over Insulting Tweet
Jareth Primm, Staff Writer
March 3, 2019
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) posted a Tweet on Feb. 22, 2019 that condemned conversationalist and television personality Steve Irwin on what would have been his birthday. The post read "#SteveIrwin was killed while harassing a ray; he dangled his baby while feeding a crocodile...
Why Gun Control is Not the Solution
Donny Robbins, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
Gun control is a very partisan issue, normally with Democrats wanting to restrict or get rid of guns and Republicans believing in the second amendment that allows citizens to keep their guns. The entire idea behind increasing gun control is to make people feel safe; but, in reality, it only give...
Are Nintendo Switches Detrimental to Student Productivity?
Jonah Arellano, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Since the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Dec. 7, 2018, there has been a significant increase in the amount of Nintendo Switches being sold with around 32.27 million sold as of Dec. 31, 2018. With the raise in sales of the Nintendo Switch, many students who play video games contribute to a pro...
The Importance of Respecting Women in the Workplace
Karen Abdelmalek, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Ideally, the workplace should contain respect and harmony for all sexes; however, throughout time, many women have faced sexual harassment -- both physically and verbally -- in a space meant for professionalism. Our society has sexually objectified women, exemplified on billboards, famous magazines,...
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