Here is the first note I would like to make before continuing: I do not love President Joe Biden, but I can acknowledge when he does something right. On Easter, as well as Transgender Day of Visibility (TDV), he released two separate statements acknowledging and celebrating both holidays. This was […]
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Oregon overturns drug decriminalization too soon
Although Oregon has seen issues arise since its statewide decriminalization of drugs roughly three years ago, the state’s recent decision to overturn this policy and recriminalize hard drugs, such as heroin and cocaine, is ill-advised. The original legislation came to fruition through a ballot measure in the 2020 election. […]
The accidental flush: Students debate automatic toilets
PRO Automatic toilets and sinks have long been a point of contention for public bathroom users. While their functionality can certainly be annoying, automatic toilets and sinks are overall a positive addition that allow public bathrooms to be more hygienic, clean and accessible. One of the largest selling points of […]
French bulldogs are wrongfully at the top of breed list
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has finally released its long-awaited list of the most popular dog breeds of 2023. Taking over favorite breeds like the labrador and golden retrievers, or the beagle and German shepherd, is the French bulldog. The AKC reports that “part of the French Bulldog’s appeal is […]
Jokes about Kate Middleton’s disappearance prove to be in bad taste
Over the past few weeks, memes surrounding Catherine, Princess of Wales, otherwise known as Kate Middleton, have made their rounds on social media after her disappearance from the public eye. Some joked that Middleton left Prince William for Pete Davidson, others that she was the person underneath the “Unknown” mask […]
‘Quiet on Set’ spotlights off-camera abuse at Nickelodeon studios
For so many people, Nickelodeon brings back nostalgic memories from childhood and happy reminders of the shows we loved so much and laughed along to. “Drake and Josh,” “The Amanda Show,” “All That” and so many others are shows that define the 90s and early 2000s within children’s television. Unfortunately, […]
Restriction: Students debate social media ban
PRO In light of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signing a restrictive social media ban into law, there is talk about the necessity of the legislation and also concern about how the legislation is potentially harmful, possibly even a violation of the rights of youth in America. The signed bill will […]
Maryland minors should face hate crime charges
The Holocaust was a mass genocide during World War II that targeted individuals based on religious identity, ethnicity, sexuality, disabilities or political orientations. Led by German dictator Adolf Hitler, the Nazi campaign was based on the creation of a supposed “pure race.” The Holocaust Encyclopedia, as organized by the […]
Olivia Rodrigo faces unwarranted backlash for ‘Fund 4 Good’
Following the release of her second album “GUTS” in September of 2023, Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS World Tour” kicked off in Palm Springs, California at the end of February. As a part of each stop on the tour, Rodrigo has started “Fund 4 Good,” an organization with hopes of increasing education […]
Contagious: Students debate going to class sick
PRO Ideally, sick children should not be in school until they are healthy, but it makes sense that parents sometimes must send their sick children to school because of the education system’s inability to accommodate absences. This difficult choice is one that parents should not have to make, but […]