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TUES. | 02-23-21 | OPINION

Violent protests erupt in Washington

Opinion Editor Lexi Karaivanova provides her perspective in exploring the many social and political events surrounding the White House in these past few days including the protests in the Capitol building this past Wednesday, Jan. 6.

Monetary donations discredit service

Co-Editors-in-Chief Murphy Fisher and Tierney Reardon give their perspectives on many clubs' reliance on monetary donations in order to give their members the opportunity to earn credits.

All-virtual school virtually better

Staff writer Forbes Hall shares insights from her experience with virtual learning and discusses how she found a way to use the unconventional format to her advantage.

Companies cause most climate change

Entertainment editor William Becker points out the impact companies have on climate change.

Grading fails to consider mental health

Opinion Editor Lexi Karaivanova discusses the importance of valuing students' mental health and the benefits the continuation of the pass/fail grading option may have provided.

Exam schedule improves break

Staff writer Liv Stewart gives her perspective on the new exam schedule and how it will benefit both students and teachers.

Unbiased media holds society to higher standards

Co-Editors-in-Chief Murphy Fisher and Tierney Reardon discuss the importance of factual and unbiased media in today's society.

Political polarization further divides America

Opinion editor William Becker discusses the impact increased political polarization is having on America.

Thanksgiving easily overshadowed

Staff writer Forbes Hall gives her perspective on the importance of Thanksgiving despite how often it is overlooked.

New traditions begin as COVID prompts rethinking of holiday season

Co-Editors-in-Chief Murphy Fisher and Tierney Reardon outline and discuss a few of the personal and national holiday changes that have taken place due to COVID.

Refrigerators represent chilling innovation

Opinion Editor Lexi Karaivanova shares her thoughts on the value of refrigerators and why the invention should not be overlooked in today's society.

Punk ideology rocks the political scene

Opinion staff writer Liv Stewart discusses different aspects of the punk style, expanding on its influence on music, politics and clothing.

Colleges acknowledge troublesome testing requirements

Co-Editors-in-Chief Murphy Fisher and Tierney Reardon give their thoughts on the new test optional policies many colleges are implementing this application season.

Native American women experience increased violence

Staff Writer Liv Stewart discusses the violence many indigenous women in the U.S. suffer and what steps need to be taken to better protect them.

Opinion editor presents a medium roast of her caffeine addiction

Opinion Editor Lexi Karaivanova provides insight into her personal caffeine addiction, including anecdotes as well as facts revolving around the possible causes and dangers of caffeine addiction.

reselling thrifted clothes causes reverse Robin Hood

Opinion Editor Lexi Karaivanova gives her take on thrifted clothes and those who resell them with steep markups to make money.

Editor remarks on necessary increased presence in global affairs

Entertainment Editor William Becker describes the current US position in global affairs under the Trump administration, providing and citing evidence for the US to increase its presence overseas.

Editors reflect on role of Zoom camera in virtual classroom

In a podcast, Co-Editors-in-Chief Tierney Reardon and Murphy Fisher voice their opinions on the various aspects and effects surrounding the feature of turning on the Zoom camera during online classes.

Writer takes feminist twist on phrase "women belong in the kitchen"

Opinion Editor Lexi Karaivanova advocates for the increased presence of female chefs in professional kitchens, taking a spin of the seemingly sexist phrase, "women belong in the kitchen."

Reactions to RBG's passing reveal need for more justices

Opinion Editor Lexi Karaivanova voices her thoughts on finding a new Supreme Court Justice to take Ruth Bader Ginsburg's place and how she feels about adding more Supreme Court Justices to the bench.

COVID-19 forces editor to balance his busy life

Entertainment Editor William Becker shares how COVID-19 forced him to take time to balance his life and create a healthier lifestyle.

Social media causes mental health concerns for many

Staff writer Liv Stewart gives her take on social media and how it can create negative effects on mental health, particularly in today's more isolated society.