Clear and Candid: Tomorrow’s Technology, Today’s Troubles
TECHNOLOGY: Technology progresses while people in the present retreat from tradition. By Amy Wang, Opinions Editor Cursive has been kicked to the curb. That’s right—those curly letters your third grade…
Trans Fats Ain’t Coming Back
HEALTH: The FDA finally moves to ban trans fats. by Chance Ornelas-Skarin, Staff Writer Say goodbye to your muffins and donuts, because the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA)…
The Grinch Steals Christmas, Again!
WAR: Public schools across America ban Christmas songs due to absurd complaints. By Valeria Gutierrez, Staff Writer It is almost the time of the year again when the turkey decorations…
ENDA the Discrimination
RIGHTS: A bill to prevent discrimination against employees because of their sexual orientation or gender identity passed in the Senate and now faces the House of Representatives. By Chance Ornelas-Skarin,…
The Smoking Gun
STORM: Controversy breaks out when Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New York City passes a law that raises the legal age to purchase cigarettes to 21. By Valeria Gutierrez, Staff…
The Food Stamp Debate
Are food stamps providing actual aid to Americans? Click on one of the following two articles to read the arguments for and against food stamps. PRO: Oh SNAP! Where Are…
Clear and Candid: The Definition of Beauty
BEAUTY: If the idea of beauty is subjective, why are we continuously pushing women into molds and scorning them if they don’t fit that particular shape? By Amy Wang, Opinions…
No More Fries For You!
OBESITY: Public schools send home “fat letters” to warn parents that their children may be obese or are on a trend leading to obesity. By Chance Ornelas-Skarin, Staff Writer Have…
Clear and Candid: Pay Attention or Pay the Price
CELLPHONES: With our eyes glued to our cellphone screens, we put ourselves and each other in danger. By Amy Wang, Opinions Editor Life moves faster than the updates on your…
Middle School Bans Fun
LIABILITY: Weber Middle School in Long Island, New York bans certain recess activities deemed “dangerous” in fear of future lawsuits. by Valeria Gutierrez, Staff Writer Think back to the simpler…