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Opinion

No thanks mama, I’d rather have Obama
November 17, 2008 — by Mabel Hsu

Close proximity to Russia is not foreign policy experience. Being a self-proclaimed hockey mom in constant touch with Joe Plumber does not make one suitable to assist any presidential candidate in leading the United States of America. And insulting your opponent over and over again doesn’t make you look any better in the eyes of the American public.

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Staff Ed: Parents raise unnecessary concerns about freaking
November 17, 2008 — by Ben Clement, Alex Sclavos and Kelly Lamble

After the recent Homecoming dance, some parent chaperones expressed outrage at the manner in which students chose to dance, a form commonly known as “freaking,” a sexually suggestive form of dancing. While this style of dancing may be offensive to parents, parents should understand that there is no way to change teen culture.

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Less emphasis on SAT required to decrease stress levels, raise grades
November 7, 2008 — by maggie

As high school students enter their junior year, dread of late nights filled with SAT practice exams is a primary concern. With a recent announcement by colleges across America, however, relief from this source of stress may be on the horizon.

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Gay marriage: A matter of human rights
November 6, 2008 — by Mira Chaykin

Have you ever seen a gay person rallying against straight marriage? Didn’t think so. What is it, then, that makes straight people think they have the right to control the lives of others merely because of their sexual orientation? It is morally repugnant that America claims to be a society where all people are created equal, then actually has the audacity to even consider banning homosexual marriage.

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Staff Ed: School spirit hindered by scheduling conflicts
November 5, 2008 — by Neyha Bhat, Alicia Lee, Alex Sclavos

Homecoming is the one bright week during the beginning of the school year when students and staff alike look forward to lunchtime performances and a decorated campus. This year, however, what should have been a fun-filled week consumed with decorating and Quad Day performances was filled with exams and projects to round out the first grading period, which ended Oct. 3.

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Staff Ed: Students and staff require break to end fall semester stress
November 5, 2008 — by Neyha Bhat, Alicia Lee, Jenny Zhang

As students and teachers enter the seventh week of the school year, many are beginning to feel the accumulated stress of almost two grading periods without a break. The schedule this year does not give a day off for 10 weeks between Labor Day and Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11. This has left both students and staff in need of a break.

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Colin Powell right to endorse Barack Obama
November 4, 2008 — by Karthik Sreedhara and Rahul Thakker

During an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Oct. 19, retired Gen. Colin Powell formally announced his support for Sen. Barack Obama in his race for the presidency. In endorsing Obama, Powell became the highest profile Republican to add support to the Democratic ticket.

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Less emphasis on SAT required to decrease stress levels, raise grades
October 31, 2008 — by Maggie Lin

As high school students enter their junior year, dread of late nights filled with SAT practice exams is a primary concern. With a recent announcement by colleges across America, however, relief from this source of stress may be on the horizon.

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Students should embrace hot fall weather
October 30, 2008 — by Synthia Ling and Tiffany Tung

A student’s life is already brimming with confusion and chaos from homework, sports and extracurricular activities. And yet another element has been added to their troubles: the weather. Even though it is already fall, the weather remains as though it is still summer, causing many students to complain.

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San Jose police officers use nonstandard judgment in making arrests
October 30, 2008 — by Vijay Menon

Last year, the city of San Jose arrested 4,661 people for public drunkenness, by far the highest number in California. While these statistics may seem insignificant at first, they highlight a disturbing trend when put in context.

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