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 that racism and discrimination are issues of the past; that…
Category: Opinions
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 high fees of standardized testing. With constant emphasis on SAT…
Anything can happen
Change is inevitable. I never liked change. Change to me meant new obstacles, new problems, new people, and new setbacks. Life is surreal as a senior. I honestly don’t know exactly how I grew up so fast. I hate change,…
Artificial intelligence, automation augment human capabilities
By Donna Hernandez and Eileen Ong Directors, playwrights, and authors have made it so that their audiences visualize a post-apocalyptic world where robots ultimately take over. Despite the seemingly unceasing paranoia concerning these technological developments, the advancement of artificial intelligence…
School inhibits education with cut classes
In every school there is bound to be conflict over course offerings. Some classes fill too quickly and leave students on the outside looking in while others do not fill at all, resulting in unfortunate cancellations. At a school as…
Rock, Punk, Noise, and Me
Music has always been a driving force for me, from the smooth end to the rough edge. It’s impossible to pick a favorite genre—growing up my family played me alternative, hip-hop, and traditional Mexican music, but it seems rock and…
DACA removed in hopes of better System
President Trump recently passed an executive order issuing the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an executive order passed by former President Obama. Following the order, protests burst out and more than half a million immigrants were…
Trump pardons racist, criminal Sheriff
“On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my integrity, my character or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always uphold the constitution, my community,…
District of Choice Symptomatic of a Larger Problem
The story of an underprivileged teenager that manages to make the most of his or her education despite a modest background is a compelling one. It is a story that proponents of the California program District of Choice (DOC),…
Earbud usage debate
As the new school year begins, many students hope to have laid back and lenient teachers who allow the use of headphones freely. However, this is usually not the case. Many teachers have policies regarding headphone usage in their class…