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POINT- COUNTERPOINT: Is the Middle School Project Worth It?
YES Sara Seok ‘26 SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER The middle school is a cornerstone of our community, providing quality education to students in...
Julia Ran
Mar 282 min read
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In-Service Days are Necessary
Ben Lin ‘26 DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Snow days, holidays, and seasonal breaks are a few examples of no-school days for both students and...
Julia Ran
Mar 282 min read
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Beauty Standards Become Conservative Again
Artwork by Jennifer Ding The concept of beauty standards has been known to mankind for centuries. Women have been pushed to appeal to...
Julia Ran
Mar 282 min read
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Has Social Media Crossed a Line?
Artwork by Jennifer Ding Kaitlyn Ding ‘28 & Brooke Hathaway ‘28 REPORTERS Now more than ever, both children and adults are constantly...
Julia Ran
Mar 282 min read
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College is What You Make of It
Artwork by Jennifer Ding Sean Mayer ‘25 ART MANAGER College season is the most stressful period in high school, as seniors wait to see if...
Julia Ran
Feb 282 min read
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Seniors Should Find a Balance
Gareth Liu ‘25 REPORTER Artwork by Sean Mayer Senioritis. Almost all seniors experience some level of it, and I bet even a couple of...
Julia Ran
Feb 282 min read
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Trump Implements New Immigration Policies
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Since President Donald Trump was inaugurated on January 20, 2025, he has signed many executive orders...
Julia Ran
Feb 282 min read
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POINT- COUNTERPOINT: Would a TikTok ban be beneficial?
YES Kaitlyn Ding ‘28 REPORTER A life without TikTok feels inconceivable. People have long debated whether a ban on the beloved app would...
Julia Ran
Feb 283 min read
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Why New Year’s Resolutions Often Fail, and How to Succeed
Artwork by Natalie Baram Lily Grazela ‘26 STAFF WRITER Every January, millions of people set ambitious New Year’s resolutions, only to...
Julia Ran
Jan 312 min read
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The High School Should Place More Emphasis on Seasonal Mental Health
Editorial As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, it is common for people to experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a...
Julia Ran
Jan 312 min read
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Schools Should Not Censor Books
Artwork by Jennifer Ding Hunter Gilday ‘28 REPORTER Recently, I thought a lot about the importance of the books stacked on our school...
Julia Ran
Jan 312 min read
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Point-Counterpoint: Is RRR Day an effective effort to address mental health?
Artwork by Natalie Baram YES Helena Gomes ‘27 REPORTER       In today’s fast-paced academic environment, maintaining a balance between...
Julia Ran
Jan 313 min read
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Is Thanksgiving too commercialized?
Artwork by Sean Mayer Jocelyn Glembocki ‘27 REPORTER Thanksgiving, originally celebrated for its values centered on family, has evolved...
Julia Ran
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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The UHS Cafeteria should expand its menu
Photo of veggie potstickers Photo by Sean Mayer Ojas Mahale ‘27 STAFF WRITER The high school cafeteria’s current menu does not reflect...
Julia Ran
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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Kamala Harris is the “New Way Forward
Artwork by Natalie Baram It is imperative that American citizens make the right decision by voting for Vice President Kamala Harris....
Julia Ran
Oct 26, 20242 min read
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Alternative Campaigning Works to an Extent
Anand Shah ‘25 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF As the 2024 Election Day draws closer, both major candidates are increasing their campaign activity,...
Julia Ran
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Point-Counterpoint: Should the Voting Age be Lowered?
YES Navya Nadkarni ‘25 OPINIONS EDITOR With the national voting age at 18 years old, a large portion of the population is restricted...
Julia Ran
Oct 25, 20243 min read
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Celebrities Should Endorse Political Candidates
Artwork by Natalie Baram Lily Grazela ‘26 STAFF WRITER In the lead-up to every major election, there is always a debate about whether...
Julia Ran
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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College Board’s Exams Go Digital
Sean Mayer ‘25 ART MANAGER Recently, the College Board has shifted to a more digital approach. The organization has turned its focus to...
Julia Ran
Sep 28, 20242 min read
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Education: A Key Election Issue
Left: Kamala Harris; Right: Donald Trump Photo Courtesy of NPR Angelina Zhang ‘26 and Navya Nadkarni ‘25 OPINIONS EDITORS With the...
Julia Ran
Sep 28, 20242 min read
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