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Over the past few years, symbols of “Southern pride” from the Civil War have become a controversial topic in the media. A particularly sore subject is whether we should fly, or even have the right to fly, the Confederate flag. Our right to fly the Confederate flag is protected under the First Amendment. Every American […]
Read MoreOver the past few weeks, all of our lives have been turned upside down. Instead of our spirits being crushed in light of recent events, I think we’ve shown remarkable resilience even through these trying times. We’ve found creative ways to come together while being apart all over the world, such as birthday drive-bys, Netflix […]
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has reached every corner of the United States over the past few months. It’s affected virtually every person’s life in some way, shape, or form. However, before it reached the US, it reached social media platforms. Users took to posting their opinions, without fact checking them first, on multiple platforms. Companies such […]
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Over the past 30 years, fast fashion has become a global force to be reckoned with. Companies like Zara and H&M have overtaken pre-existing companies such as Gap and Levi’s in terms of revenue, reaching almost 30 billion dollars in 2018. However, fast fashion comes at a high price. The industry detrimentally affects the environment […]
Read MoreIn recent years, much of American society has made a conscious effort to diversify various platforms, such as film, literature, and modeling. However, there are still some Americans who want to resist this change and some who deny that it’s even necessary. If anybody reading this article agrees with the previous statement, I encourage you […]
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Back in May 2019, I’m sure many of you remember seeing some variation of an Instagram post that read: “May is mental health awareness month and that is something we definitely DO care about. You never know who could really use a friend right now. Let’s take a moment to check in with those around […]
Read MoreDuring your application process for KO, the words college prep school probably came up. In fact, it was probably one of the things that enticed you to come here. In those three words is an implication: the courses are harder, the schedule is busier, the grading is tougher. After all, that’s why you pay 40K […]
Read MoreNew rules and regulations regarding lunch periods in the cafe have been introduced this year. The most notable changes are the enforcement of division of lunches by form and the seat limit at tables. These changes have not been beneficial to the community because they reduce flexibility in the schedule, don’t address the crowding issue […]
Read MoreLizzo’s rise to stardom happened so quickly that if you blinked, you might have missed it. She’s quickly becoming a titan in the music industry, unforgettable with her big personality and unapologetic attitude. Still, the most notable thing about Lizzo is her authenticity. Lizzo has always fought for the right to be accepted regardless of […]
Read MoreOne of the latest controversies in the US has been the anti-vax movement. Recently, I began to  question the effect an anti-vaxxer parent could have on their children. Could a child be vaccinated while still a minor, and if they couldn’t, how would this affect them? First, I researched the movement’s evidence. The anti-vax movement […]
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