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An official ballot drop box is set up in Los Angeles on September 12, 2020, ahead of the November 3 presidential elections. (Photo by Chris DELMAS / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images)

America needs standardized voting laws

Luke Yates, Staff Writer
November 20, 2020
With his near perfect 15 year career, Michael Jordan deserves the recognition as the G.O.A.T.

G.O.A.T debate reignites, however answer remains clear

Robert Morrison, Sports Editor
October 30, 2020
This 2013 graph showcases how students’ sleep is impacted and how it affects academic performance. The highest reason for lack of sleep is the amount of homework they receive.

Teachers need to adhere to schoolwork limits

Editorial
October 23, 2020
President Trump answering questions at a Coronavirus Task Force press conference on February 29th, 2020. (People Left to Right: VP Mike Pence (R-IN), President Donald Trump (R-FL), CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield)

The US government’s botched COVID-19 response

Editorial
October 14, 2020
Reported loneliness among adolescents has been on the rise since the late 2000s with the increased use of personal technology and social media. These numbers have only been escalated by Covid-19 related isolation that has resulted in many mental health issues among teenagers.

Student-run morning announcements morale boost school needs

Elizabeth Thompson, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2020
This CDC graphic shows the importance of wearing a mask when coming into contact with others.

Why wearing a mask is important

Joseph Triolo, Staff Writer
June 16, 2020

Economic crisis due to COVID-19 impacts the world, but health is more important

Gabriel Es-Haq, Staff Writer
June 8, 2020
Courtesy of NASA

The impact of Covid-19 on the environment

Kiersten Henderson, Staff Writer
June 1, 2020
Tourists gather in crowds in Washington D.C. on March 26 despite social distancing guidelines from the city.

Social distancing is more important than you think

Anisha Iqbal, Staff Writer
May 19, 2020
On February 4, 2020 President Donald Trump gave his State of the Union Address where he bragged about all the good his presidency has brought. This speech sparked controversy for many reasons, one being the actions of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ripping up his speech and another being Trump awarding Rush Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Trump vs. Pelosi: an ongoing feud

Amirah Sumrean, Editor-In-Chief
March 10, 2020

Bring back student choice

Editorial
March 10, 2020
Seniors Mia Klassa and Natalie Points pose with their

Auto-registering to vote

Sean Stuck, Entertainment Editor
March 10, 2020
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