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Five Good Things About The Pandemic

Pheobee King, Writer March 14, 2021

You're probably wondering if there is anything good about online school. I always try to look for the good in life, because I believe that everything and everyone has a good side. It is possible to...

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Do Parents Put Too Much Pressure On Their Kids?

Kaydence Royland, Writer January 31, 2021

Parents need to stop putting so much pressure on their kids.  Parents these days push their kids to be perfect or close to perfection. Sometimes it’s because they want you to do well in school as...

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Biden Righting the Wrongs

Hailey McVey, Writer January 31, 2021

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have already done so many great and impactful things since they have been in office. Biden and Harris have been in office since January 20th, 2021....

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How The People You Surround Yourself With Reflect On Your Character

Brianna Garcia-Andrade, Writer January 31, 2021

Have you ever been judged based purely on the people that you hang out with? If the answer is yes, did you feel like it was fair? Most people would say that it's not fair to judge someone based on the...

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Diverse Politicians

Monique Rosas, Editor January 31, 2021

For many years now there has been small representation for people of color and LGBTQIA+ members, but it’s important to have more representation when it comes to politics. The political field is stereotyped...

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What Does It Mean To Be Part Of A Team?

Paige Everson, Writer January 31, 2021

What is a team? And for that matter, what is a teammate? The technical description of a team is a group of players forming one side in a competitive game or sport. But if a team is just a group of players,...

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Gun Violence

Hailey McVey, Writer January 31, 2021

CW: mentions of violence and deaths. What’s the problem- the guns or the people behind them? Guns protect us, our families, our neighborhoods, and our cities from anything that may harm us. The problem...

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Public Speaking Shouldn’t Be Mandatory In School

Brianna Garcia-Andrade, Writer January 24, 2021

Have you ever felt so nervous to speak in front of a class that it made you physically sick? If your answer to that question was “yes,” then you are not alone. A lot of people go through this every...

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Respect Goes Both Ways

Brianna Garcia-Andrade, Writer January 16, 2021

Have you ever been told to respect someone who you didn't feel deserves your respect? Growing up we were taught to always respect those who are older than us, even when they didn't necessarily treat us...

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Dogs Are Great

Kaydence Royland, Writer January 16, 2021

Have you ever been outside and seen an adorable dog, and it made you want one? You should get one! Or ask your parents if you can get one because dogs are great. Did you know that dogs can make people's...

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Why Christmas Is the Best Holiday

Brianna Garcia-Andrade, Writer January 16, 2021

What's your favorite holiday? For most people, their favorite holiday corresponds with their favorite season. For example, people whose favorite holiday is Christmas tend to like the wintertime. A lot...

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Cancel Culture

Kaydence Royland, Writer January 16, 2021

Have you ever heard of online shaming? Today I’m going to inform you about cancel culture and online shaming. Online shaming is when a group of people or somebody brings up something the person said,...

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