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The new Google icons are a colorful mess compared to the cool, heavily stylized look it once was. Photo courtesy of Zach Maynes.

The New Google Icons Need a Fix

Zach Maynes, Reporter May 18, 2021

Ever since the world crossed over into this new decade, many companies have begun abandoning the iconography of the old 2010s, and in some cases, the results are decent. While the old faux-3D style known...

The weight room for the men at the NCAA college basketball tournament was well-stocked and expansive, while for the women it was extremely sparse. The disparity showed even in the food they were served and the goodie bags they got, showing the lack of equality for all genders in the sport. Photo Courtesy of ABC News.

NCAA Shows Double Standards in Collegiate Basketball

Amy Simon, Sports Editor April 5, 2021

As teams began settling in for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) women’s basketball tournament that began on Sunday, March 21, the female athletes found themselves looking at a weight...

Governor Greg Abbott lifted Texas mask mandate and opened the state up completely. This move has sparked backlash from many, as the pandemic is still in full swing and his state continues to suffer the results of it. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Governor Greg Abbott’s Mask Mandate is Idiotic and Harmful

Lipika Chatur, Reporter April 5, 2021

Effective March 10th, Republican Governor Greg Abbott placed an executive order lifting the mask mandate and reopening businesses and facilities. He claims that with the COVID-19 vaccines created, everyone...

A map of how the electoral college voted in the 2016 election. Though the system seems unfair, it gives a chance for citizens in less populated areas to have their voices heard. Photo Courtesy of Business Insider.

The Electoral College Should Not be Abolished

March 25, 2021

When I was watching the 2016 presidential election, I remember the states turning cherry red one by one, slowly pushing Donald Trump ahead of Hillary Clinton. I remember I was perplexed as to why this...

In honor of International Womens Day, @BurgerKingUK tweeted a statement saying, women belong in the kitchen. They then followed it with information about their scholarship program, but that was forgotten as people both shamed them for bad marketing and defended the statement. Ultimately, this tweet serves as a reminder of why we need events like Womens History Month and movements such as feminism. Graphic by Anouka Saha on Canva.

Burger King’s Tweet Serves as a Reminder for Why We Need Feminism

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor March 23, 2021

March 8 remains an important date across the world, a whole day dedicated to celebrating women and their accomplishments thanks to International Women’s Day. While many expressed their support on a personal...

The logo for energy company ERCOT. Texas using privatized energy seems to cause more harm than good, and future problems can be avoided or at least lessened if the state connects to power grids with the rest of the United States. Photo courtesy of ERCOT.

Texas Should Move Away from Privatized Energy

Nashitha Azeez, Dreamcatcher Assistant Editor March 8, 2021

During the winter storm in February, millions of Texans suffered from power outages. Many didn’t have power for hours, or even days for a stretch. Others suffered from rolling blackouts. Texas has its...

A graph showing what percentage of respondents rated their homework-related stress on a scale of one to ten.

Homework is Stressing Students Out

Chloe Boyd, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2021

Despite efforts to reduce it, homework has been a major cause of stress for students all throughout middle and high school. It has placed pressure on students to do well in school for as long as the institution...

President Joe Biden did many things in his first few days in office, some actions which reversed the harmful effects of President Trumps administration. What he does symbolizes a new era for America, and a more equal life for all. Photo courtesy of People.com

President Biden Makes Strides in his Presidency

Sarah Wollney, Reporter February 24, 2021

As President Joe Biden’s first day in office came to a close, it became clear that he was off to a running start. He had signed 17 executive orders, ranging from COVID-19 safety procedures and health...

One of the many actions President Biden took in his time in office was stopping construction of the Keystone Pipeline. While news sources say this is hurting the economy and destroying jobs, the truth is much more complex than that. By taking this stance, President Biden is paving the way for a cleaner future and even more jobs. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

The Biden Administration Sets Their Priorities Straight With Keystone Pipeline Layoffs

Amy Simon, Sports Editor February 11, 2021

As I was scrolling through my daily recommended Google News headlines, I couldn’t help but stop at the one from Fox News- “Keystone Pipeline canceled, let the layoffs begin.” Although Fox News is...

The courtroom battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard goes back to 2016, and continues even to this day. The case of people not believing Mr. Depp when he claimed Ms. Heard was abusing him shows societys toxic perception of the notion women cant abuse men. Photo courtesy of Yahoo! News.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Case Shows the Root of a Deeper Problem

Emily Malone, Photographer February 11, 2021

Amber Heard came out with abuse allegations against Johnny Depp during their marriage four years ago and the court battle between the two continues this year. Ever since 2016, Johnny Depp has been on a...

SunDancers get ready to kick while they perform their halftime routine. They are the varsity dance team,  and their show being scheduled on a Jewish holiday has caused some controversy.

School Events Should Not be Scheduled on Religious Holidays

Katie Hendler, Human Resources Director February 4, 2021

Growing up Jewish, I’ve had countless tests and school events scheduled on major Jewish holidays. Though I am used to this, it thoroughly shocked me to find the SunDancers yearly dance showcase, Escapade,...

The startling difference in police conduct against Black Lives Matter protestors and the rioters that illegally entered the Capitol highlights a systemic racism issue in our society and unsettles us, as we view our nation as the land of justice. Photo courtesy of @guardian

Defying Democracy: Rioters at the Capitol Promoted Hate in Guise of Patriotism

Keana Saberi, Editor in Chief January 25, 2021

It was quiet. The day was calm like many others and I went about my work, absorbed in the day to day rituals that I did with such frequency that I seemed to function in relative autopilot. This kind of...

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