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Opinion: Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill is a Continuation of LGBTQ Erasure in America

By Jaxson K.R (’25) As many of you may know, the Florida legislature recently passed the “Parental Rights in Education” bill, better known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. This bill directly states that “classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age appropriate … Continue reading Opinion: Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill is a Continuation of LGBTQ Erasure in America

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What You Need To Know About the Russia – Ukraine Crisis

By Siya Chhabra (’24) and Jaxson Kaplan-Rudolph (’25) This special report has stopped daily updating. To see previous daily updates, scroll down to given dates. The Russian Federation and Ukraine are now fully engaged in an intense and world-altering conflict. Some important questions to answer: why the aggression between the two nations? Why does Russia care so much about having control of their neighbor, which … Continue reading What You Need To Know About the Russia – Ukraine Crisis

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Columns

Japan and South Korea

By Rachel Rochford (’23) Recently, Kim Yo Jong, sister of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, stated “If [the U.S.] wants to sleep in peace for the coming four years, it had better refrain from causing a stink at its first step” regarding joint military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea (Foreign Policy). The U.S. response to this has not been with particular … Continue reading Japan and South Korea

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Turkey and Greece

By Rachel Rochford (’23) No one likes it when allies argue, but this does not change the fact that conflicts happen. One such example is that of current tensions between Greece and Turkey, both of whom are meant to be on friendly terms as NATO members. Unfortunately, several key issues have had a long impact on relations between these nations. These issues include disputes over … Continue reading Turkey and Greece

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Columns

The Role of Social Media in the Capitol Insurrection

By Akshara Karthik (‘22)  On January 6th, 2021, many Americans watched in horror as a violent mob of rioters stormed the United States Capitol. Personally,  I was awestruck and speechless. I never fathomed that something like this could ever happen, especially in this day and age. But, what if I told you that there were hundreds of signs prior to the insurrection?  At this point, … Continue reading The Role of Social Media in the Capitol Insurrection

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Opinion

To Those Citizens Who do Not Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance

By Leah Raymond (‘22) Dear fellow Americans, To all of you who refuse to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, to all of you who are too busy to rise, to all of you who just don’t care: it’s time to start caring. I was asked a question about a year ago, and it has been on my mind ever since.  It must have made … Continue reading To Those Citizens Who do Not Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance

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Opinion

Law and Disorder: Nero Fiddled While Rome Burned, Trump Tweeted

By Tasawwar Rahman (‘22) January 6, 2021– a date which will live in infamy– the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the President of the United States, aided and abetted by his most violent factions. But let there be no doubt that this attack, against a coequal branch of government, lies squarely at the feet of the President. A President whom … Continue reading Law and Disorder: Nero Fiddled While Rome Burned, Trump Tweeted

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The Impact of Pop Culture on Politics

By Akshara Karthik (’22) Without a doubt, this presidential election was by far one of the most heated in modern United States history. But that is not the only reason why this election was so memorable. This election thought-provokingly shed light on America’s darkest problems. For one, we as Americans realized the power a vote holds. We realized that racism remains one of this country’s … Continue reading The Impact of Pop Culture on Politics

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An Explanation of the Runoff Elections in Georgia

By Sunny Sivakumar (’21) While the race for the President may have been called in favor of President-Elect Joe Biden, that doesn’t mean that this election is over. In fact, it won’t be over for a while, due to the runoff elections in Georgia, which will determine which party will take control of the Senate for the next two years. Currently, the Republican Party has … Continue reading An Explanation of the Runoff Elections in Georgia

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Opinion

The Debate of Confederate Statues In Public Spaces

By Yeon Woo Lee (‘21) After the killings of George Floyd and Breona Taylor, the debate of systematic racism has spread across the nation. The Black Lives Matter has grown tremendously and the topic of racism today has finally hit all corners of the country. One of the debates that has arisen is the common use of Confederate symbols, especially in the South. I had … Continue reading The Debate of Confederate Statues In Public Spaces

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