Despite mass protests, Brett Kavanaugh was swiftly sworn in as the new Supreme Court Justice on Oct. 6. Kavanaugh’s confirmation will surely set back the Senate simply because he is not qualified to be in such a position. Although Kavanaugh…
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College misconception deceives students
During college application season, seniors are faced with the difficult task of deciding which college they want to attend next fall. Many students dedicate their whole high school careers preparing for college—taking five AP classes or joining multiple clubs and…
The might to overcome
A recurrent image, sometimes subliminal, kept pinning my conscience down whenever I tried to sleep on my back. I saw dark figures and heard voices that told me things I didn’t understand. My consciousness was juggled between states of awareness…
Asian, Latino Ethnicities need acknowledgment
The world consists of multiple ethnicities that often go unacknowledged. Ethnicity is a large portion of a person’s background, so when individuals become miscategorized, it is upsetting. A popular assumption is that every Asian is Chinese, but this is inaccurate.…
Insensitivity of YouTubers leads to stigma
People often take issue with distinguishing the art from the artist. YouTubers rely heavily on views and sponsors; by checking their content out and rewarding them with ad revenue, a viewer supports them by default. YouTubers have a great deal…
Homecoming dance causes inconveniences for the students
In order to prevent unnecessary expenses from the homecoming dance, the administration hosted it right after the homecoming football game on Sept. 28. However, hosting the dance on a weekday ultimately ended up being an unnecessary burden to the students.…
A life-changing experience
Eight-year-old me didn’t realize how huge of a decision she was making when she decided to start gymnastics— it’s easily the best choice I’ve made in my entire life. From the beginning, I never expected myself to fall in love…
Dress codes cause unsettledness among students
In 90 degree weather, students often opt to dress lightly for the day. Whether choosing to wear a t-shirt or shorts, students’ outfits are guided by the dress code, rules that are not one hundred percent benefiting students. The official…
Contributions of veterinary medicine need to be appreciated
It has become normal to assume that veterinarians only treat household pets, such as dogs and cats, whenever the topic pops up in a conversation. As a result, various individuals look down upon those in this line of work because…
Colorism in Hollywood results in recycling actors
In recent years, Hollywood has become more inclusive of race and has even used diversity as a form of promotion. The effort to cast people of color may satisfy certain audiences, yet recent films have taken advantage of the deficiency…