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Dated Prevention Program: The Need to Reform the D.A.R.E Program

Dated Prevention Program: The Need to Reform the D.A.R.E Program

Cayetana Jaramillo, Opinion Editor February 23, 2022

As a child prepares to leave elementary school and enter a new stage of childhood, the education system aims to prepare students for real-life situations they may encounter. Parents grow fearful as they...

Taking a Step Back: A Book Ban Wave

Allison Gould, Print Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2022

Over the course of the 2021-2022 school year, politicians and parents alike have decided to begin a crusade of book banning. New legislation is pending that, if passed, will officially prohibit certain...

FACEOFF: Are The New SAT Exams Better Than The Old?

Samantha Elkins and Gianna Hutton February 13, 2022

Yes (S.E.): Time is up, please put down your number two pencils…or not. Starting in 2024, the College Board plans on administering the SAT exams completely digitally. Most students already take online...

Envelopes used during the tradition of Hóngbāo, where one gives a red envelope to family and friends with money inside to symbolize good wishes and luck for the New Year.

The Year of the Tiger: What Chinese New Year Means to Me

Mikayla Ashe, Multimedia Video Editor February 13, 2022

February: Chinese New Year. March: Passover. April: Ramadan. May: Eid al-Fitr. September: Rosh Hashanah. November: Chanukah. These are the holidays I celebrate every year with my family. My father and...

14 Days of Love Day 11: Unrealistic ‘Sex’pectations Perpetuated By Televison And Social Media

14 Days of Love Day 11: Unrealistic ‘Sex’pectations Perpetuated By Televison And Social Media

Ella Pedroso, Design Editor February 11, 2022

Sex sells. We see it everywhere: television shows, social media, songs, music videos, advertisements and more. For most people, the first time they learn about sex is through a screen. This means that...

14 Days of Love Day 7: The Journey to Falling in Love with my Dream School

14 Days of Love Day 7: The Journey to Falling in Love with my Dream School

Bella Martin, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2022

3,982. That is the number of colleges and universities in the United States, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. With such a wide variety of schools that offer countless majors,...

The Stigma Surrounding Therapy and Mental Health

Ava Garcia, Staff Writer February 5, 2022

The word “stigma” means, “the mark of disgrace associated with a particular topic.” This word has been thrown around in many conversations; one in particular being when the word coincides with...

This Girl > That Girl: How a Mentality Shift Can Change Your Life

This Girl > That Girl: How a Mentality Shift Can Change Your Life

Angelina Astic, Contents/Copy Editor February 3, 2022

Mindlessly scrolling through TikTok. Looking at posts on Instagram's Explore page. Pinning pictures on boards to fit a specific personality on Pinterest. A trend cultivated by social media, created based...

FACEOFF: Are TV Show Revivals Worth It?

FACEOFF: Are TV Show Revivals Worth It?

Ava Garcia and Paul Yan January 31, 2022

Yes (A.G.) This past year, more and more people have started staying in, wearing pajamas and binging all their favorite T.V. shows. T.V. revivals have been on the rise ever since fans began to beg for...

FACEOFF: Should Schools Provide an Online Learning Option with the Rise of COVID Cases?

FACEOFF: Should Schools Provide an Online Learning Option with the Rise of COVID Cases?

Kate Markus and Jasmine Judge January 30, 2022

Yes (KM):  With COVID-19 cases spiking, schools should provide an online learning option in order to provide a safe and convenient environment for students and teachers. First, the latest variant —...

Why “Dont Look Up” Is Not Science Fiction For Climate Activists

Why “Don’t Look Up” Is Not Science Fiction For Climate Activists

Gianna Hutton, Senior Media Editor January 24, 2022

On Dec. 6, 2021, at 2 a.m., while aimlessly browsing through Netflix’s endless selection of media, I landed on the Netflix Original film “Don’t Look Up,” a satire with an underlying message that...

“I Can Do This All Day”: Ranking Every Film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

“I Can Do This All Day”: Ranking Every Film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Denise Vaque, Design Editor January 23, 2022

Disclaimer: The following ranking will contain spoilers for every Marvel Cinematic Universe film, including Spider-Man: No Way Home. Films that have been recently added to the MCU through the multiverse...

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