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Senior Gear Fails to Impress: Lackluster Design and Forgetable Memorabilia          

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Discontent has been brewing among the seniors, as this year’s senior gear fails to meet expectations. Despite the hefty price tag of $300 for senior dues, the excitement for the “early bird special” quickly turned into disappointment as students received …

SHOULD STUDENTS PRIORITIZE SUCCESS OR HAPPINESS?

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As us students navigate through their lives, they have to make an important decision. Should I prioritize my success or my happiness? Numerous things come into perspective when it comes to making this decision. 

When asked, few would say happiness …

Will They Be Your Fan or Will They Cause You to Be Banned?

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K-pop has been very successful globally, and K-pop idols have charmed millions of people around the world. An idol’s role in the K-pop industry is to keep their fans infatuated with them and make their fans feel special. In many …

Should High Schoolers Get Rest Time?

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In a teenage world filled with deadlines, test scores, and extracurricular activities, teenagers are exhausted. High schoolers spend night after night trying to submit all their work while having time for themselves. By the time it’s time to go to …

Stan Culture: Toxic Fandoms, Celebrity Drama, and the Urgent Need to Log Off and Touch Some Grass

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Stan culture, born from the digital age, has taken the world by storm. The term “stan,” a combination of “fan” and “stalker,” emerged  in 2000 with Eminem’s song “Stan,” portraying a man’s descent into obsession after his idol ignores his …

Navigating the College Journey: Google has made a Messy Classroom

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Education and technology have become an integral part of the learning experience. Moreover, as students begin to navigate the complex and difficult journey of the college application process students are experiencing inadequate communication. This is largely due to a commonly …

Should Celebrities Speak On Politics?

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There is no shortage of atrocities happening in the world. In the past, celebrities have come under fire for both engaging and not engaging in conversations surrounding such events. This has most recently become a hot topic due to the …

Fix The SAT, Or Abolish It

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The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized college admissions test that was created in 1926 by the College Board. The test’s purpose is to assess a student’s academic capabilities and their readiness for higher education.

Many consider this the …

Has Cancel Culture Lost its Purpose?

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Cancel Culture is pervasive in today’s society, with individuals being held “accountable” for their actions and provocative words. Many Americans pretend that Cancel Culture is something altogether new, established by an infantile generation.

Cancel Culture or holding someone accountable is …

Educational Roadblock: Teacher Shortages Impact Students

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The ongoing challenge of the teacher shortage has made it difficult for students to immerse themselves in a variety of science classes. As we look ahead into the next school year, the availability of science classes will be limited.

This …