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The Healer-in-Chief: Can Joe Biden repair a divided nation?

The Healer-in-Chief: Can Joe Biden repair a divided nation?

January 26, 2021

There is no moral high ground that can be claimed by a political party that advocates for a “deprogramming” of half of the citizens in this country. No morality for those who decide that a riot on...

Abolition of the death penalty necessary

Abolition of the death penalty necessary

January 13, 2021

22 people were executed in the United States in 2019, according to the Death Penalty Information Center. Capital punishment is legal in 28 U.S. states, and since the reinstatement of the death penalty...

Valentine's Day: a consumer trap

Valentine’s Day: a consumer trap

February 14, 2020

First introduced in the year 496, Valentine’s Day is meant to be a celebration of romantic love and admiration. Every year on Feb. 14, people send candy, flowers, and gifts to their partners, friends...

Legislation passed allowing college athletes to be paid

Legislation passed allowing college athletes to be paid

October 3, 2019

NCAA athletes in California are about to be rolling in some cash. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Monday allowing college athletes to hire agents and to be paid for endorsements...

Family vlogging presents dangers for children

Family vlogging presents dangers for children

December 7, 2018

Daily family vlogging, a popular online trend, has become a widely recognized phenomenon. Ranging from crafting and cooking to pranking and gaming, the everyday lives of young children and their parents...

Antisemitism rampant in US culture

Antisemitism rampant in US culture

November 1, 2018

On multiple occasions, I’ve been moved to tears while attending synagogue. Most of the time, this is because I’m overwhelmed with the love I have for my people and my culture. However, sometimes it’s...

Transgender rights potentially violated by Trump administration

Transgender rights potentially violated by Trump administration

October 29, 2018

No human should be erased. Hopefully, this statement is obvious to everyone. Every life has a voice, a purpose and a reason to be respected. This isn’t a #AllLivesMatter statement. This is about the...

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KAVANAUGH Brett Kavanaugh appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill, on his nomination to be U. S. circuit judge for the District of Columbia Circuit
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Pro/Con: Should Brett Kavanaugh be appointed as the next Supreme Court justice?

October 6, 2018

[column size=one_half position=first ] Pro: Brett Kavanaugh should be appointed as the next Supreme Court justice Things are critical for the liberals in the United States. If Brett Kavanaugh is...

DREAMers deserve path to citizenship

DREAMers deserve path to citizenship

September 6, 2017

The term “DREAMers” refers to undocumented immigrants who were brought into the United States as children. According to americanimmigrationcouncil.org there are as many as 1.8 million currently living...

Write Choice: Should colleges require application essays

Write Choice: Should colleges require application essays

December 2, 2016

Pro: Jackson Whiting You can’t appreciate the amount of time that goes into the college application process until you have to go through it yourself. I am applying to five schools, and so far I can...

Legislators Get Schooled

Legislators Get Schooled

June 3, 2014

As students walk down the hallway at West, they can’t help but notice the worn, dilapidated state of the hallways or the water-stained tiles in the classrooms. It is no secret that the residents of...

Arming teachers not the answer to preventing shootings

Arming teachers not the answer to preventing shootings

February 15, 2013

Students’ hearts raced as their teacher scolded them for whispering while she was teaching. As her anger grew, her face began turning a deep red and her voice climbed to a high decibel. The students’...

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