Find the silver lining
My friend once asked me about how I could always be so happy. At the time, I simply laughed it off, but in my head, I had a deeper answer...
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Illegible writing contradicts purpose of language
Language is amazing. This ability we have to communicate with one another at such a high level of complexity is what makes us special as humans; language is beautiful. Beautiful,...
Pet Store, Breeders, or Adoption?
You can find cuter dogs at a dog store, but what matters more, the cuteness of a puppy or how they are treated? Most dogs from pet stores are from...
Anti-bullying programs need reform
[caption id="attachment_4228" align="alignnone" width="300"] Illustration by Lu Yue Wang[/caption] From the first day of elementary school, children often already have a grasp of the importance of social acceptance and rejection....
College expectations cause artificial applicants
From the top valedictorian with the highest GPA to the student with the most community service hours, the standards for students to get into their dream college have increased over...
Unpopular opinions should be respected too
Abolitionist Frederick Douglass, astronomer Galileo Galilei, female rights activist Rosa Parks. There are countless occasions throughout history when people's ideas have been largely condemned by their peers but hold as...
Sexual harassment on campus must end
By The Matador Staff Weinstein, Spacey, Cosby. Could similar allegations be found here in a school community? Sexual assault has been widespread among famous people in Hollywood; however, students, faculty,...
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Halloween allows for tricks, treats
When you think of Halloween, you may think of trick-or-treating for candy at night. However, the debate of age is something that has been touched upon many times: how old...
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Fascism through racism: Trump denounces NFL
People do not react to an issue until it occurs to them, or is done at such a grand scale that they are bound to notice. It is often said...
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College Board charges unreasonable test fees
By Katherine Huang and Eileen Ong While spending five dollars on a boba drink may be a reach for most students, a mere Lincoln pales in comparison to the absurdly...