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The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end

Agastya Vitaldevara January 13, 2025

On Dec. 12, President Biden announced a full and unconditional pardon for his son Hunter Biden for all crimes he “has committed or may have committed” over nearly the past 11 years. Hunter, who was...

In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.

Billionaires should step back from publications they own

Bryan Zhao January 12, 2025

On Oct. 25, The Washington Post announced that it would not endorse a candidate for the 2024 presidential election. Though the publication mentioned returning to its roots of offering no endorsements,...

Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.

Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil

William Norwood January 11, 2025

Almost two months after former superintendent Bill Sanderson abruptly left his position amid controversy and anger over his policies, personality and past actions as an administrator at a school in Georgia,...

The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.

100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better

Rohit Thomas December 13, 2024

Life before Better Canvas was a dark time; the user interface of regular Canvas was difficult to navigate, and I had to click through five different links before I found the page I was looking for.  However,...

Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.

Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please

Agastya Vitaldevara December 13, 2024

The Bay Area is the cradle of modern technology, a hub for global innovation, a cornerstone of American culture, and a home to inconceivably horrible drivers.  The Bay Area has the highest rate of...

The use of social media allows controversial news to spread and grab the attention of more Americans than ever.

Social media fuels increasing polarization of American politics

Caleb Yu December 13, 2024

Since the early 2000s, social media has drawn in more people exponentially every day. As people are increasingly drawn to apps such as Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and more, these public spaces have...

The fast fashion industry really is Hell.

‘Brandy Hellville’ documentary reveals fast fashion as a devil in disguise

Jex Popov December 12, 2024

By now, it is an indisputable and well known that fast fashion is an unnatural abomination of capitalism, built on the backs of sweatshops from the hollowed corpse of our planet’s already-scarce resources...

The many confusing aspects of Shakespeare make his works unappealing.

To read or not to read: My struggle with Shakespeare

Emma Fung December 7, 2024

English has always been one of my favorite subjects. From whimsical fantasy novels such as “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” to dystopian classics such as “The Girl Who Owned a City,” I have...

The balance of the justice system has teetered due to the corruption.

The U.S. legal system is in need of serious changes — beginning with criminal justice

Kara Nikfar December 5, 2024

“Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite prosecutors and the victim’s family asking that he be spared” — this shocking CNN headline from September highlights the flaws in the U.S. justice...

AI can benefit and stimulate growth in many fields including economy, health care, and education.

Hold your concerns, AI will make a better future

Zack Zhang December 5, 2024

What can artificial intelligence (AI) really be used for? Will it lead to the end of humanity (or at least jobs as we know them)? Should it be banned?  These and other questions are commonly heard...

Teachers who teach the same class but give different tests hurt students' ability to compete and succeed.

Lack of standardization among teachers creates unequal academic playing field

Anika Kapasi November 27, 2024

Two teachers, A and B, teach the same class, but their policies differ enough that students’ experiences — and grades — are significantly affected.  For whatever reason, Teacher A decides to...

The student vote is one of their most powerful weapons.

Students should be allowed a vote in the school board

Agastya Vitaldevara November 22, 2024

For the first time on Aug. 20, ASB president Alan Cai, as a representative of student opinion, was allowed an advisory vote on the school board. Yet, on his first vote regarding the addition of a new district...

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