With gentrification beginning to affect more and more disenfranchised communities, people are looking to point fingers as to who is causing what many consider a growing problem. For the communities being affected, the people already living there tend to blame trendy...
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ICE agents attempt to deport a Dreamer through questionable means
Daniel Ramirez Medina, a 25-year-old Dreamer, was illegally detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents early last year in the state of Seattle. After having his DACA status unjustly removed, Ramirez Medina’s particular situation drew national media...
Op-Ed: What we should do about standardized tests
Suppose one day you get home from a long day at school. You're exhausted from your extensive studies and extracurricular activities. You arrive home add quickly started your homework so you can spend the rest of the day relaxing or enjoying one of your hobbies. Then,...
Navigating College
College can be very stressful for many people. It puts a lot of stress especially on high schoolers because they feel as if they mess up they are endangering their future and college is their one ticket to a rich life. They take a lot of time researching colleges they...
Op-Ed: How to pick the right college
It’s the end of your senior year and, after a long wait, you have finally received the acceptances and rejections from all the universities you applied to. You have a variety of options and are torn between which one is right for you. There are many factors associated...
Introducing eSports into the Olympics
The Olympics are a great event that is watched by the masses. The games are a very competitive scene where people from around the world compete for their nation and train for years to participate in the Olympics. However, eSports, the art of digitally playing video...
Opinion: Tests are Flawed
Tests are one of the most flawed things ever created by humanity. Students hate them and adults are misled by them. As an important metric used to judge the future of America, or any country for that matter, tests should be evaluated. Indeed, an evaluation of the...
Opinion: Call for action — Testing
Everyday a student goes into class expecting a normal schedule- sit down, take out a notebook, pencils, pens, and eraser. Everything seems ordinary, until the teacher suddenly announces a surprise quiz. Everyone groans and a few begin to panic. As students, we’re...
The Possible Solution to Keep Guns Under Control
Since 2018 began, there have been about 13 school shootings and about 36 public shootings. Following every shooting, we begin to worry about the problem, but never come up with solutions. The recent shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, school...
Op-Ed: Effects of Streaming Services
Streaming is on the rise, with many of us, including myself, watching shows on apps such as Netflix or Hulu. In addition to videos, we also stream music. While these apps may seem incredibly convenient and entertaining, they can have negative effects, particularly on...