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The 2020 election is over. Joe Biden has been declared the next president of the United States. But it seems this election may have ultimately left the United States with more questions than answers. With controversies arising over mail-in ballots, voter suppression, and the legitimacy of the election results, many have begun to consider the […]
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America has a technology problem. For a nation that often touts itself as the king of innovation, we seem to have a very large (and very vocal) population of technophobes. Technophobia is hardly a new phenomenon in America. For as long as there has been technological development in the United States, there has been skepticism, […]
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The Covid-19 pandemic has hit our world, and hit our world hard. Every facet of our lives has been impacted – the country’s been closed, businesses have shuttered, and the global economy has dipped. However, nothing is without some benefits, and the coronavirus is no exception. Society will still experience plenty of improvements as a […]
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In the past few months, major debate has arisen over the idea of colleges going test-optional, a policy that even the eight Ivy League schools have adopted in pandemic times. While this is a step in the right direction, I suggest even going one step further: abolishing standardized testing as a college admissions requirement forever. […]
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You might not know it, but there’s a hidden industry within the United States. This is an industry that makes tens of billions more than the logging industry or the coal industry, or even both combined. It’s an industry that beats out retail giants like Costco or household automotive names like Ford. And worst of […]
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The coronavirus pandemic has turned our world upside down. It’s been a taxing affair for our minds, bodies, and our wallets. But perhaps there’s a silver lining: the nation working from home has highlighted both the benefits and plausibility of this new labor system. If companies and corporations offered employees work from home options even […]
Read MoreRecently, I’ve noticed a trend of major news websites publishing stories about CEOs who cut their own salaries for the benefit of their workers. Though regarded by some as a heartwarming tale of human kindness, there’s a much more concerning takeaway from these types of incidents: the fact that billionaire CEOs can afford to pay […]
Read MoreYou may not know it, but there is a 3D printer located at the bottom of Roberts sometimes used to print the occasional pen holder, whistle, or game piece. If one were to pick up one of these items, they would see that it is not one solid object but instead comprised of multiple thin […]
Read MoreIt’s a cold, rainy Wednesday, you’ve just finished a grueling bio test, and all you want to do is chow down on a nice, fatty hamburger, and some greasy fries along side. But is that really the right choice? As growing teenagers, we need to make sure we put the right things in our body. […]
Read MoreImagine this: It’s April. The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and you just want to kick back during your free period and play some spikeball on the Senior Green. But what’s this! You’re wearing pants and a collared shirt. You and the rest of the KO community can’t partake in the spring festivities […]
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