Tag: Set 6 2018
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North Korea Won’t Launch Their Nuclear Weapons
by Alex Chen ‘20, Staff Writer The threat of North Korea towards the United States is something that many Americans would say is a serious and concerning problem. As their nuclear program continues to develop better and more reliable medium- and long-range intercontinental ballistic missiles. It would seem to many that the crazed dictator of…
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The NA Dress Code: More Than Just Outdated
by Jake McEvoy, Arts & Entertainment Editor The NA Dress code has often come under fire for things like its prohibition of NA apparel and arguably sexist set of rules. While some protest it for more justifiable reasons, many kids dislike the code just because it doesn’t allow them to wear sweatpants every day. However,…
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Should We Listen to The Constitution?
by Spencer Glassman ‘19, Staff Writer The ratification of the American Constitution in 1788 established a system of governance that has been one of the most successful in the history of the world. This founding ordinance only went so far as to establish a government; it was followed by a similarly important document—the Bill of…
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Time’s Up Movement: Hollywood’s Initiative Towards Combating Sexual Assault and Harassment
by Asha Varma ’20, Staff Writer Every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Each year on average, there are 321,500 rape or sexual assault victims ages twelve or older in the United States. In eight out of every ten cases, the victim knew the person who sexually assaulted them. Meanwhile, only 6 out of…
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Many Voices, But No Debate: Why America Sees Little Change on Partisan Issues
by Andrew Wyshner ’18, Commentary Editor The tragic events in Parkland have sparked yet another heated debate on the Second Amendment and to what degree guns should be controlled in America. While it is a small gain that people are now discussing legislative change, it is disheartening that a truly awful event must occur in…
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Adam Rippon: True Champion
by Julia Schwed ‘21, Staff Writer Ask Adam Rippon what it’s like to be a gay athlete and he will tell you: “It’s exactly like being a straight athlete. Lots of hard work but usually done with better eyebrows.” Rippon is an American figure skater who was part of the 2018 U.S. Winter Olympic team.…
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A Review of Trump’s First Year in Office
by Andrew Wyshner ’18, Commentary Editor I’m not going to come out and say it has been perfect by any stretch of the imagination. Trump’s first year has been riddled with scandals, firings and legislative failures. However, Trump’s single greatest success has been the one that voters care about the most: the economy. 84% of…
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Ohio Abortion Law: Protecting or Restricting?
by Sophie Gilbert ’19, News Editor A new Ohio bill regarding abortion rights has created immediate conflict and controversy, even attracting attention from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The bill, which was signed into effect by Ohio governor John Kasich on December 22, 2017, bans abortions when the fetus has, or likely has, Down…
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The 5 Best Ways to Get your Grades Up!
by Ellie Pitkowsky ’18, Section Editor Well, hello everyone. As the end of the year approaches way faster than you ever could have imagined, you’re probably thinking, “My grades are terrible. I hate my life. How can I bring my grades up last minute without much work at all? I don’t even care if it’s…
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The 2018 Winter Olympics: Korea and the United States
by Kayla Cohen ‘21, Staff Writer The Winter Olympics, which began on February 9th, was very different from past Olympics for the country hosting it. Unlike previous Olympic games, where viewers’ attention was focused on who would be taking the medals, this Olympics located in Pyeongchang County, South Korea, had the media focused on the…