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, that is, until you see it in the writing of…
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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 puppy mills. You can watch a video on these online,…
Anti-bullying programs need reform
From the first day of elementary school, children often already have a grasp of the importance of social acceptance and rejection. As they progress through middle and high school, the significance of these concepts usually becomes more potent, eventually creating…
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 the past few years. The standards of what students are…
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 the central belief today. It is easy for people to…
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, and staff are not exempt from this behavior. Sexual harassment,…
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 is too old to go trick-or-treating? Halloween consists of costumes,…
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 that racism and discrimination are issues of the past; that…
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,…