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The Use Of Kids In Political Advertisements

Christopher de Longchamps, Writer May 8, 2022

Politics are the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power. There are many ways...

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It Gets Better

Grace Shaw, Writer May 8, 2022

     Why do we refrain from the help we so desperately long for? It’s a loaded question, I know, but there is no way to determine why a person who's so deeply broken doesn't get help. To some people,...

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Whitehaven Beach

Zanderlynn Almendra, Writer May 8, 2022

What is the best beach in the world? This question is hard for someone to answer because there are 628 known beaches in the world. So, the exact answer to that question? The answer is it's up to someone's...

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Misleading and Toxic Media

Gwendolyn Janik, Writer May 8, 2022

Think for a minute about all of the media that you are consuming. Have you ever noticed trends that keep popping up on your feed or are circling the news? How many articles make your blood boil to the...

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Let’s Talk About Valentine’s Day

Kadence Warner, Writer May 7, 2022

Valentine's Day is silly. The holiday Valentine's Day came from is dark and confusing. I believe Valentine's Day is only continuing because it’s so advertised.  Some believe Valentine’s Day started...

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Do The Rules And Procedures We Are Supposed To Follow Really Help And Protect Us?

Aubrie Sandoval, Writer April 22, 2022

I argued with myself a lot over whether I would write this article or whether I would just take the loss and let it go. Then I began thinking about my younger sisters and who I want them to look up to....

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Percy Jackson and the Titan’s Curse Book Review

Belen Garcia, Writer April 22, 2022

Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse is the third book in the Percy Jackson series. The events of this book happened in winter, unlike in the rest of the books. It is in this book that you really begin...

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Book Review of Iron Widow – 2 Stars

Lauren Kramer, Writer April 22, 2022

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao, fits into both genres of young adult (YA) fantasy and romance books. The story starts off with the life of a girl, named Zetian, who wants revenge because of her Big Sister's...

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Can You Control Your Emotions?

Kadence Warner, Writer April 22, 2022

Emotions are important because they give you more insight than just logical thinking. Emotions are a response to different kinds of stimulation. Your feelings can play a big part in how you react to things....

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America: Where Do We Go From Here?

Gwendolyn Janik, Writer April 22, 2022

Proud boys protesting in the Capital. Antifa is protesting in Portland. Currently, we have a polarized society here in America. We have a lot of angry people, who want a lot of different things, and there...

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The Lacey Act Amendment And Why You Should Care

Gwendolyn Janik, Writer March 14, 2022

The American Competes Act is a 3610-page long bill that mainly addresses the guidelines and funding of research such as energy production, biotechnology, and neutron scattering. Inside these 3610 pages...

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Can Money Buy Happiness?

Kadence Warner, Writer March 14, 2022

Can money buy happiness? Everyone thinks about this at some point in their life. This is a question debated a lot, and it’s a bit silly but also a little complicated. Of course, money can’t buy happiness…...

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