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Give religion your whole heart, take spiritual action

Give religion your whole heart, take spiritual action

John Park, columnist
February 10, 2017

How religious do you consider yourself to be? Maybe you’ve been A1 since day one for a Catholic band, or you have your own playlist of Nasheeds. Maybe you lowkey go to youth group to scout dating prospects,...

Pressure for extracurricular participation induces stress, takes away from personal passions

Zach Cepeda, columnist
January 23, 2017

After five painful hours spent filling out various college applications, a library-residing high school senior begins yet another “Extracurricular” section. His fingers tremble as he is once again...

“Cliques” masquerading as “Squads” remain limiting

Savera Zulfiqar, Columnist
January 23, 2017

From the silver screen media through Mean Girls to young adult novels like The Clique by Lisi Harrison, the social division of student school life has shifted away from the now frowned upon idea of “cliques,”...

Absence of honors course calls for change in U.S. History

Maeve Plunkett, asst. opinions editor
December 16, 2016

Last year, during AP testing week, I couldn’t stare at my AP U.S. History (APUSH) notebook for a second longer during my SRT. My brain was fried and I needed some human interaction. So, I went to a regular...

New STEM demand disregards humanities’ importance

New STEM demand disregards humanities’ importance

John Park, columnist
December 16, 2016

Who was more influential? Nikola Tesla or Mahatma Gandhi? Tesla’s long list of technology patents, from alternating current to X-ray, have become integral to our modern life. On the other hand, Gandhi’s...

Uneven quarter grading system calls for student support

December 16, 2016

Don’t you just love it when you get one test in a quarter and you fail it? Well, 40 percent of your grade isn’t that much anyways, right? *cries* I mean, if you’re not crying every week about stress...

Passionate Protester: Yelling to show support, a young woman takes part in a protest against hateful rhetoric and ideals in Indianapolis, Indiana. The demonstration, held on Nov. 12, started at the Statehouse before protesters began to march downtown.

Political voice available for those who cannot vote

Gigi Cepeda, asst. opinions editor
December 16, 2016

With each passing day, it seems like our country’s divisions grow deeper and deeper. Nov. 8 left many of us with tears of joy or fear, screams of victory or protest, words of calm or dispute. For better...

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Chronic procrastination intensifies numerous responsibilities, proves detrimental

Jonathan Lee, co opinions editor
December 16, 2016

BRRRNNNNGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!! Eh, I really don’t want to wake up. I slept for four hours, and I have to finish the rest of my homework. Alright, time to get… BRRRNNNNGGG!!!!!!!!!!!! Really!? 5:30, OK,...

Edge of Seventeen provides insight on teenage years

Cassidy Jackson, co-a&e editor
December 16, 2016

Milestones make up each and every birthday, whether it be entering the double digits of age at 10 or stepping into the jungle of high school at 14. But what’s 17’s milestone? Nothing. Seventeen years...


Cultural customs: Celebrating a cousin’s wedding, the Kalra family women take part in the tradition of singing songs that welcome the groom into the family and send off the bride into a happy marriage. This generallly occurs on the second night of the wedding, which can last up to a week. Photo courtesy of  Anushka Kalra

Traditions maintain link between home, heritage

Anushka Kalra, assistant news editor
December 16, 2016

Tradition and teenagers usually do not go hand in hand.  However, for teenage  immigrants, traditions take on a more important role in our lives. For me, traditions are a way to connect with my culture...

Counteracting disposition toward prejudice fosters empathy, understanding

Katie Cavender, co-editor-in-chief
December 16, 2016

When I went on a college visit recently and stayed overnight, one of the girls who stayed in the same room as me was quiet, high-pitched when she did speak and overweight. Almost instinctually, I neglected...

Student-led petitions require emphasis on prominent issues, matters

Student-led petitions require emphasis on prominent issues, matters

December 16, 2016

It’s 10:00 p.m. and you still have to study for two tests, write a paper and finish math homework. When you check your phone, you see that forecasted snow will probably create a very cold wait for the...

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