OPINION: President Trump and the Divided State of the Union
By Clementine Larrouilh, Campus News Editor
February 14, 2018
Filed under Opinions
If there’s one thing Donald Trump isn’t known for, it’s being unifying. But, that’s exactly the type of reaction he was hoping to get out of his first State of the Union speech. The speech which lasted an hour and thirty minutes on January 30th, was very Trump-like. Which is to say, full of nation...
OPINION: How School Shootings Have Become The Norm In Society
By Sarah Wang, Yearbook Designer
February 8, 2018
Filed under Opinions, Showcase
It’s only been 2018 for a little more than a month now, and already a staggeringly high number of 12 school shootings have occured. Although a few were products of attempted suicides, and others were threats that escalated, they are still categorized as school shootings. And yet many haven’t given a ...
OPINION: Larry Nassar and A Heartbreaking Case of Power Abuse
By Nisha Desai, Reporter
February 6, 2018
Filed under Opinions
Tears streaming down faces. Shaking hands. Trembling shoulders. These were just some of the most heartbreaking events unfolding in court at the Larry Nassar trials. I sat in the living room, my eyes glued to the screen with an equal mix of apprehension and horror as hundreds of young women step...
OPINION: Oprah 2020, Joke or Possibility?
By Clementine Larrouilh, Campus News Editor
January 29, 2018
Filed under Opinions
The night of the Golden Globes was historic to say the least, with calls for change, surprising wins, and...A possible presidential candidate? The night started out with a joke from the host, comedian Seth Meyers, as he hinted towards a joke he made during the White House Correspondents Dinner, w...
OPINION: Green Card Restrictions Go Against Deserving Immigrants
By Sara Momin, Assistant News Editor
January 19, 2018
Filed under Opinions
As 2017 drew to a close, the atmosphere was filled with a warm joy, an optimistic mood enveloping the hearts of those wanting something better in the next year to come. However, families that came together to celebrate this occasion were soon reminded of the year that awaited them under the Trump ad...
OPINION: Mueller Investigation Continues to Target Trump
By Clementine Larrouilh, Campus News Editor
January 19, 2018
Filed under Opinions
After the 2016 election, as with every election, talk of foreign policy was prominent with every nation. However, no country was under more scrutiny than Russia, who, multiple times, was accused of having hacked the election. Rumors turned into a full blown investigation which was headed by none other ...
OPINION: Actress Blanca Blanco Wears Red Instead of Black to the Golden Globes
By Nisha Desai, Reporter
January 17, 2018
Filed under Opinions
The 2018 Golden Globes was on Saturday, Jan. 7. As usual, the auditorium was filled with beautiful actresses in sparkling jewelry along with spiffy-looking actors and directors in their simple starched suits and bow ties. But those of you who have been keeping up with the news know that Hollywood ha...
OPINION: It’s Time To Stop, Logan Paul
By Connor Cowman, Community & World Editor
January 12, 2018
Filed under Opinions
On Dec. 31, 2017, Logan Paul, a Viner-turned-YouTuber with over 15 million subscribers, uploaded a video of himself and a few friends exploring Japan’s Aokigahara Forest. These woods on the northern side of Mount Fuji are also known as the “suicide forest”, a location where many go, as the name unfo...
OPINION: President Trump’s Tweets Threaten Terrified Muslims
By Sara Momin, Assistant News Editor
December 21, 2017
Filed under Opinions
President Donald Trump has fueled the flames of xenophobia and Islamophobia since the start of his presidential campaign, but recently he has hit an “all-time low” by retweeting not just one, but a series of anti-Muslim propaganda videos created by an British ultra-nationalistic group, Britain Right. Th...
School Survival Bestiary: The Student
By Arthur Wang, Reporter
December 14, 2017
Filed under Extras, Humor, Opinions
The recent enforcement of the requirement of hall passes for bathroom breaks has brought to my attention the increase in the number of students roaming the halls during classes in search of shelter and food. While reports of these students attacking others are rare, they have been on the rise, with som...
OPINION: Deforestation of Sacred South Korean Forest Represents Worldwide Problem
By Connor Cowman, Community & World Editor
December 14, 2017
Filed under Opinions, Showcase
Forests of all kinds around the world have been slowly encroached upon for years, with trees falling far faster than they can be replanted. Most of this destruction is due to humanity’s need for resources, but recently a 500-year-old forest covering part of Mount Gariwang in South Korea has been cleared...
OPINION: Blocking Net Neutrality Threatens All
By Nicole Souydalay, Heritage Events Editor
December 12, 2017
Filed under Opinions
The fate of net neutrality is to be determined by the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday, Dec. 14. Net neutrality is the principle by which we are able to access the sites we wish equally. Without it, there are a variety of ramifications that can manifest. Negative consequences can arise from the end...
