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Cop or Drop Self Driving Cars: The Cons

Claire Auer, Reporter March 18, 2024

With the increased use of AI technology, self-driving cars are becoming more and more popular, but they are not always the safest, most reliable, and environmentally friendly choice.  When was the...

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Safer and Smarter: The Pros of Self Driving Cars

Zara Deen, Reporter March 18, 2024

Straight out of Back to the Future, self-driving cars are one of the most impressive developments of this century. These driverless cars can not only prevent car accidents and collisions but can also be...

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It’s TikTok’s world, and we’re just living in it:

Social media’s era of delusion
Olivia Kao, Features Editor March 18, 2024

It all started when a TikTok influencer filmed a harmless video of herself dancing in London’s underground public transportation. The viral “tube girl” trend inspired a new wave of self-confidence...

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A Letter From the Editors

Chloe Choi and Jonathan Liu March 18, 2024

Education’s colossal monopoly, CollegeBoard, with an annual revenue surpassing $1 billion, exploits the college admissions process through exorbitant exam prices.  CollegeBoard makes it challenging...

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The Problem With Modern Tipping Culture

Zoe Barton, Reporter March 18, 2024

The process of getting Yogurtland is a rather simple one: You walk in, get the cup, pour the frozen yogurt, and then add toppings. Everything is done by the customer, and the customer only. When you’re...

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Fans or Friends?

A Celebrity's Impact
Aidan Shen, Opinion Editor March 18, 2024

Social media  has prompted a world where celebrities and influencers connect with their fans on a more personal level than ever before. Fictional shows or movies can create emotional connections between...

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Equal Reporting is More Essential Than Ever

Ella Sherry, News Editor March 18, 2024

In late September of this year, 120,000 Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan were forcibly removed from their homes by the Azerbaijan military.  Around the same time, tension between Canada...

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Plant Based is Plenty Better: Why We Should Consider Going Vegan

Sophie Sun, Reporter March 18, 2024

Nov. 1st marks a change in season – the air is charged with anticipation for the holiday break, students are nose-deep in studying to prepare for finals, and the weather takes a chilly turn, all while...

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Statesmen to Social Media Stars: A Change in Presidential Perception

Aidan Shen, Opinion Editor November 1, 2023

The political playingfield of the United States is experiencing a massive culture shift and we the people need to shift with it.  Comparing the last two presidential debates to all that came before,...

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Parents Need to Take Responsibility:

Kids are not born for views
Ella Hansen, Reporter November 1, 2023

Although the invention of popular social media such as Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube opened up new opportunities to connect with other people through social media, it also created the issue of parents...

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A Letter From the Editors

Chloe Choi and Jonathan Liu November 1, 2023

As many seniors celebrate their 18th birthday they are gifted with many new privileges including signing themselves out from school.  One gift these seniors receive is the right to vote. Seniors who...

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Letters of Recommendation:

We need to help our teachers out
Eva Yancheson, Centerspread Editor November 1, 2023

  “The U.S. college application process is overly complicated and time-consuming all around in my opinion, especially for students, and creates more stress and heartache than it should,” English teacher...

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