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Opinion: The Only Correct Pronunciation of “Tomato”

By Jenna Wilson-Levin, Arts Editor December 8, 2020

Imagine you are at a restaurant (before the pandemic). It is a lovely night, and the lighting is soft and soothing. There is light music in the background and the quiet ambiance of those around you. You...

Media in all forms create stereotypes that influence us early on

Opinion: The not-so casual racism of our favorite childhood TV shows

By Ria Chockalingam, Staff Writer December 1, 2020

I still remember the pure bliss that I felt at exactly 4 p.m. on the weekend. My mom finally handed over the TV remote, and I sat in my SpongeBob bean bag chair for hours on end, watching reruns of "Adventure...

I Voted Stickers Photo by Jon Elswick/AP

Opinion: The “Latino vote” does not exist

By Madelyn Sequeira, Opinions Editor November 19, 2020

As one of the largest minority voting groups in the United States, it is no surprise that the Latino vote has grown in importance since the 2016 presidential election. Yet despite its rising impact, presidential...

Emma Gonzalez speaking at a gun control rally on Feb. 17, 2018

Opinion: Gen Z, The Political Zealots

By Kylie Schwartz, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2020

When I think about the current political climate, I think of the ancient land of Canaan and the period of the Second Temple. For any ancient history fans out there, this was around 530 BCE to 70 CE.  The...

A Kansas advance mail-in ballot is seen Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Overland Park, Kan. Record numbers of ballots are being cast by mail-in ballots and early voting ahead of the November election

Opinion: Mail-in voting is risky but not because of voter fraud

By Madelyn Sequeira, Opinions Editor October 21, 2020

Mail-in ballots — a controversial topic that’s captivated the internet and social media, leaving many people unsure of how they should cast their vote in the upcoming presidential election.  In...

Opinion: A Message To Bernie or Busters

Opinion: A Message To Bernie or Busters

By Matthew Hagan, Review Editor October 15, 2020
Every single person who cares about the preservation of democracy in our country needs to vote and vote for Biden. Even if you don’t like him. 
Having different opinions doesn’t mean we aren’t able to listen to each other

Opinion: Why Can’t We Work Together?

By Evan Ballow, Staff Writer September 23, 2020
Having different opinions doesn’t mean we aren’t able to listen to each other
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Opinion: Government-run Healthcare: Not Quite the Right Medicine for All

By Madelyn Sequeira, Opinions Editor September 22, 2020

A system in which healthcare in the United States is funded by the government, costs less and covers all seems almost too good to be true and that’s probably because it is. The truth is that government-run...

The College Board: SDA's favorite non-profit organization, but the 'non' is silent.

Opinion: Cancel The College Board

By Brenna Sullivan, Staff Writer June 3, 2020

AP exams: the biggest advantage or the biggest scam? The answer to that question depends entirely on our corporate overlord and best friend, The College Board. The College Board was established in 1900...

Getting work done from home needs a positive attitude and a clean workspace.

Staying motivated while working from home

By Rithika Vighne, Staff Writer May 18, 2020

If you’re anything like me, you’re all too familiar with the scene of sitting down at your laptop to do your homework and quickly becoming swept away by Instagram notifications, that one video YouTube...

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