Not all change is good: Students unsatisfied with recent financial changes to the school September 6, 2012 — by Nelson Wang and Jonathan Young This year, the school has implemented some controversial changes that are both unnecessary and frustrating to students. read more »
Woodshop cancellation saws away hands-on learning September 6, 2012 — by Rachel Hull When the door to woodshop was closed last spring, a can of worms was opened. Though students outside the group of 20 who signed up for the class this year may or may not be disappointed by its cancellation, the removal of woodshop signifies a larger issue to which all students can relate. read more »
MLB must clean up tainted game " September 4, 2012 — by Dylan Jew and Derek Sun The drug use in Major League Baseball has had an unfortunate impact on high school sports all around the US. read more »
Israel should rethink strike on Iran September 4, 2012 — by Ashwini Velchamy According to nuclear inspectors, Iran, as of late August, has installed three-quarters of the centrifuges it needs to produce nuclear power. These centrifuges, which are used to enrich uranium, are located near the holy city of Qom. read more »
Electoral College should reflect popular vote September 4, 2012 — by Katherine Chang and Jennifer Jin In the upcoming presidential election, some seniors have to face the decision of choosing the best candidate. However, what they don’t know is that their vote for Obama or Romney or anyone else will hardly matter. read more »
Paul Ryan represents anti-feminism at its worst " September 4, 2012 — by Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar In every fairy tale, there’s always a villain lurking in the shadows. In this case, it’s Wisconsin representative Paul Ryan, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s running-mate. He’s big and he's bold. read more »
Chik-Fil-A shows lack of judgment, less chicken eaten September 4, 2012 — by Carol Suh and Karen Sung Gay rights activists, politicians and even the Muppets have spoken out against Chick-Fil-A’s president Dan Cathy for his “prejudiced statements” against same sex marriage. read more »
Discussion in all subjects necessary to fill void in education June 4, 2012 — by Staff Ed Over two thousand years ago, Socrates introduced the power of discussion through his Socratic method, a dialectical form of inquiry and debate based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking. read more »
Death should not be a punishment May 22, 2012 — by Ashwini Velchamy Repeatedly questioned for its morality and practicality, the death penalty is a controversy that has been debated for years. Is killing a man for his wrongdoings considered justice? Or is it just revenge? read more »
English essay rubrics need editing May 3, 2012 — by Aasim Naqvi When a student is given an assignment, he or she should have a general idea of what level of work will result in what grade from the teacher. Ideally, teachers make it clear what they’re looking for in excellent work. read more »