Opinion


Protesting your rights, within your rights

When does protesting cross the line from constitutional to too extreme? Under the first amendment, Americans are allowed the right to protest, as well as the right to assemble. The act of protesting and using…


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Keep your politics away from the anthem, and out of Nike

Jobless millionaire, former NFL quarterback, and unprofessional protester Colin Kaepernick, recently appeared as the face of Nike in their commercial for the 30 year anniversary of the, “Just do it” campaign. In the commercial, Kaepernick…


There goes the Neighborhood

Gentrification takes hold of some American neighborhoods, strangling its residents A few years ago, I went back home to the Bay Area. I was excited to visit; I was going to see a lot of…



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Take action now, the earth depends on it

We have always had the Earth. We have always had land to build our homes and plant our crops and set our roots.  We have always had water, oxygen, sunlight, and rain. We have always…


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We showed up, now it’s time to act

The only way to make real change is to vote It was a moment of empowerment – I walked through D.C., poster in hand, anti-gun pins buttoned on my jacket, surrounded by young people who…


Advanced Placement or Advanced Pressure?

Preparing for college in advance by taking challenging courses in high school and developing a strong work ethic is beneficial for students – in theory. Over the years, the balance between preparing for college and…


Voices louder than a gunshot

We, the students, must be the voice of change America needs The morning of Feb. 14, 17 families said goodbye to a loved one for the very last time. That afternoon, Nikolas Cruz allegedly entered…


Women’s sports are sports too

I felt my heart thumping against my chest as I made my final strides towards the tree, which represented the finish line. Being the strong willed and competitive eight-year-old that I was, I challenged the…


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