By Carmen Dai ‘23, Staff Writer Dress codes have always been a controversial topic in schools, and today they are as relevant as ever. Many people are speaking out against dress codes because they feel like they can’t wear clothes that fully represent themselves. If a person is having trouble with their identity, they should…

Dina Drogin ‘23, Commentary Writer With the rise of coronavirus, governments around the world have created limitations to civilians’ lives to restrict the spread of the virus and benefit the public. While there are advantages to regulations, how many new rules should the government enact before their attempts to limit the virus are an infringement…

By Julia Schwed ‘21 and Sophia Ludtke ‘20, Commentary Editors  1.) Impeachment In 2019, Donald Trump became the third president ever to be impeached, joining President Bill Clinton and President Andrew Johnson in the infamous club. While no date has been set, 2020 will likely begin with a trial in the Senate.  The Ukraine scandal…

By Jackson Powers ‘20, Staff Writer Are we going to war? Despite the catchy title, honestly, who knows? Are we officially going to war? I doubt it. The U.S has not officially been at war since the days of WW2. We do not declare war anymore. Will we see increased aggression from Iran, putting ourselves…

By Navyaa Jain ‘23, Commentary Writer The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, was signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010. Since then, it has sparked numerous debates on its “unconventional” approach to providing health insurance. Previously, the act made it mandatory to have health insurance, penalizing…

By Sophia Ludtke ‘20, Commentary Editor   There are those that say it like it is (“give ‘em hell, Harry!”), there are those that inspire (“Yes We Can”), there are those that go rogue (“Feel the Bern”), there are those that divide (“Make America Great Again”), there are those that unite (“It’s a new morning for…

By Julia Schwed ‘21, Commentary Editor The recent college admissions scandal came as a shock to all who have college on their minds – parents, high school students, and teachers alike. In March, US prosecutors charged fifty people with participating in a scheme to get students into some of the top schools in the country,…

By Sophia Ludtke ’20, Commentary Editor What happened in Alabama? On May 15th, Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill placing a ban on all abortions, even if the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest (the only exceptions are instances where the mother’s life is in danger). The governor is quoted as saying that…

By Julia Schwed ’21, Commentary Writer Now, more than ever, the polarization of Washington D.C. has created a mentality where every issue is seen as “us vs. them.” A good day for Trump is a bad day for Democrats and vice-versa. What is often lost in this partisan battling is any focus on whether it…

By Sophia Ludtke ‘20, Commentary Editor “Like the Sea Level, We Rise” read one sign. “Your apathy towards my future scares me” read another. “COP24 Failed Us” read yet another. On March 15th, according to an article published in The Guardian, 1.4 million students from around the world went on strike from school, demanding that…