New AP registration system does not benefit students, even as College Board profits September 11, 2019 — by Rohan Kumar The new AP registration deadline, moved to November, forces students to register for exams that they are not ready for, especially harmful to low-income students for whom late fees are much more impactful. read more »
#RickyRenuncia: My experience in a post-Rossello Puerto Rico September 11, 2019 — by Anouk Yeh Student who served at the International Congress of Youth Voices in Puerto Rico recounts experience there and evaluates the symbolism of Ricardo Rossello’s resignation. read more »
Voting not enough to improve democracy alone September 11, 2019 — by Brandon Wang Citizenship obligations go beyond the ballot box. read more »
Too many students overreact to new tutorial policy September 11, 2019 — by Megan Chen and Jayne Zhou Changes in tutorial anger students, but aren’t extremely significant. read more »
Falcon Fest changes fail to hit their mark September 9, 2019 — by Andy Chen and Allen Luo An inability to switch classes at Falcon Fest frustrates and confuses students. read more »
New club policy limits growth September 9, 2019 — by Esther Luan and Andy Chen Harsh punishments for not meeting minimum attendance to drastically affect newer, inexperienced clubs. read more »
Changes to bathroom policy unnecessary September 9, 2019 — by Esther Luan and Shreya Katkere The use of laminated paper as a bathroom pass does not solve any of the problems students had with the flip flop passes. read more »
Later start time both help and hinder students September 9, 2019 — by Andy Chen and Benjamin Li WASC planning meetings demonstrate the benefits of later start times and the inefficiencies of later ending times. read more »
So far lunch changes seem to waste time rather than saving it September 9, 2019 — by Benjamin Li and Ethan Lin Recent cafeteria changes are making lunch lines longer. read more »
School should implement home ec course September 9, 2019 — by Alan Zu The after-AP option is useful in improving any student's life skills. read more »