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Milwaukee Public School Teachers and supporters picket outside Milwaukee Public Schools Administration Building

Texas Teachers Should Be Allowed to Strike

Bernice Chen, Opinions Editor February 8, 2019

For the second time in recent months, teachers in America went on strike against their employers. Thousands of educators and supporters to the cause in Los Angeles, California, initiated a strike on Jan....

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is Redefining American Politics

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is Redefining American Politics

Keana Saberi, Editor in Chief February 6, 2019

The 2018 congressional elections brought in a new wave of diverse representatives that are already shaking up the political climate and redefining American politics. With new ideologies and multi-ethnic...

Aquaman Brings Hope for the DC Franchise

Aquaman Brings Hope for the DC Franchise

Chayce Wellings, Videographer January 31, 2019

DC has finally achieved their goal for their new slate of movies. Aquaman officially joined the billion dollar movie club and is now the highest grossing DC movie, grossing over a billion dollars. The...

Gillettes new ad has prompted discussion and led to controversy over the role of men in society.

Gillette’s New Ad is a Message Men Need to Hear

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor January 18, 2019

The practice of shaving is a routine most men are familiar with, a ritual that oozes with masculinity and is synonymous with “manliness.” On Jan. 13, Gillette, a popular shaving company, challenged...

The FDAs E-Cigarette Ban Should Enforce All Nicotine Products

The FDA’s E-Cigarette Ban Should Enforce All Nicotine Products

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief December 19, 2018

Their gases seem to pervade every school’s bathrooms, defying the laws that restrict their use. While they may not include tobacco, the underage use of e-cigarettes is now classified as an epidemic....

Stan Lees Legacy Will Live On

Stan Lee’s Legacy Will Live On

Chayce Wellings and Catherine Wiesehuegel November 13, 2018

Comic book legend and writer, Stan Lee, has died at age 95. An ambulance was reportedly called to his home in Hollywood Hills on the morning of Monday, Nov. 12 and rushed him to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center...

The U.S. Needs to Provide More STEM Education

The U.S. Needs to Provide More STEM Education

Risha Sur, Marketing Director November 8, 2018

For years, battles between and within countries have taken place in many ways, usually through physical violence. The aftermath has resulted in death, starvation, and physical torture. Recently, however,...

Indonesia Failed Its Citizens

Indonesia Failed Its Citizens

Sara Momin, Assistant Community & World News Editor October 25, 2018

After last month's deadly earthquake and tsunami, Indonesian officials are calling off the search for victims. With over 1,754 dead and 2,549 injured, rescue workers are tiring, calling some sites “mass...

Net Neutrality Must Be Kept Safe As The Internet Expands

Net Neutrality Must Be Kept Safe As The Internet Expands

Bernice Chen, Opinions Editor October 18, 2018

Nowadays, the majority of America has access to the internet. More people have been gaining the ability to use the network, and about 90 percent of American adults can now visit the internet, with 77 percent...

Artificial Intelligence Needs Discussion Before Further Development

Artificial Intelligence Needs Discussion Before Further Development

Bernice Chen, Opinions Editor September 27, 2018

Artificial intelligence are machines that can display intelligence similar to humans and have recently become more ubiquitous. Computer scientists and companies all over the world are pouring funds into...

Ocean Plastic Cleanup Project Finds Possible Solution

Ocean Plastic Cleanup Project Finds Possible Solution

Bernice Chen, Opinions Editor September 18, 2018

Plastic litter is all around us nowadays - whether on beaches, the grass patches near roads, or out in the middle of the ocean. It’s too easy to Google and find countless photos of fish, birds, and other...

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Student Voices

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Student Voices

Dia Jain, Horizon Assistant Editor September 14, 2018

This story includes mentions of suicide/suicide attempts, self-harm, addiction, and depression, which may be triggering to some individuals. Please read with caution. September is National Suicide Prevention...

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