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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 […]
Read MoreHave you ever sat down with your advisee group, perhaps over snack, ready to enjoy some plain old casual conversation only to see everyone hunched over their phones? While we all love our phones, so I’m sure this has annoyed you at least once. The benefits of limiting smartphone usage during advisory, however, extend far […]
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