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My most prominent memory of middle school health class is seeing posters that read, “Don’t stand by, stand UP.” They were meant to accompany films of children whose lunch money was stolen from their locker, or were pushed over in the hallway by a scary looking kid who always seemed to be at least six […]
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Over a two-week period at the beginning of May, AP exams will proceed as scheduled. Since their establishment in 1955, the exams have taken place every year, without fail. In the beginning, a $10 fee would cover as many tests as the student felt prepared to take. Now, AP students pay $95 per exam, and […]
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In the media, one thing high school students always seem to have is an abundance of time. During the morning, they seem to have time for at least three major, life changing events to happen all before they go to school, where it seems like the bell never rings to send them to their next […]
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It goes without saying that this fall has been one of a kind. In addition to the normal rigors of school curriculum, there’s the added aspect of trying to navigate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. It’s altered everybody’s daily life in some capacity, making it all too easy to become caught up in the […]
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Since its launch in 2010, Instagram has amassed over one billion active monthly users worldwide. It’s evolved from a platform solely for sharing photos and videos to an informational one as well. Many of the recent features introduced are targeted at relevant societal issues, such as updates about the 2020 election and material on COVID-19. […]
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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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