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The Problem with College Admissions
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/ May 18, 2022
By Nikhil N. College is a requirement to get a good job. At least, that’s what we’ve been told our...
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Apathy to Empathy
By Jenna D.
/ May 3, 2021
January 9 : Evanston, IL. January 15: Indianapolis, IN. February 2: Muskogee, OK. March 13: Indianapolis, IN. March 16: Atlanta,...
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Addressing Asian-American Hatred
By Johnny N.
/ March 25, 2021
The Chicago River had been dyed green, an exuberant vibe was in the air, and most folks were...
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Keeping the “Social” in Social Distancing
By Lilianna V.
/ March 8, 2021
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the term “social distancing” has been used by public health experts to...
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The Good-For-Nothing Awards
By Timea M.
/ March 5, 2021
There are more than 20 different award shows held in the United States for music. That fact shouldn't...
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Patience in a Pandemic
By Pratiksha B.
/ February 16, 2021
For the past 10 months, a Coronavirus vaccine has been the light at the end of the tunnel...
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A New Generation of Superheroes
By Timea M.
/ December 2, 2020
The past two decades have been unquestionably erratic. The world has seen an increase in destructive natural disasters,...
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Getting past the obstacles
By Karolina G.
/ November 24, 2020
Many of us vividly remember March 13, 2020 as the day when everything fell apart. As people started...
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What the Frack?
By Lilianna V.
/ November 16, 2020
Fracking: a term heard in economics, environmentalism, and now on the debate stage of the 2020 election. Also...
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Tackling Trump: Where the President Went Wrong
By Johnny N.
/ November 2, 2020
On Dec. 31, 2019, the Chinese government confirmed that it was treating dozens of people in Wuhan suffering...
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Block-ed opportunities
By Kevin S.
/ October 26, 2018
We’re all getting used to the block schedule and how it affects us, teachers included. There are so many different...
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The End of a Legend
By Johnny N.
/ April 11, 2018
Brilliant is one word I would use to describe Stephen Hawking. A man of strength and determination who not only...
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Maine West, We’re Failing Our Foreign Language Students
By Dominika S.
/ March 13, 2018
We all know the benefits of knowing another language: employment benefits, better cognitive abilities, and maybe even getting a date....
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The Olympic Games: Worth It Or Not?
By Johnny N.
/ March 13, 2018
Since the days of chariot races and naked boxing, the Olympic Games have been a part of world history since...
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Fast Path to Failure
By Kevin S.
/ February 2, 2018
As we all parade to our counselors to register for next year’s classes, many students have overlooked the newest course...
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The Changing Face of Dating
By Sarah L.
/ February 2, 2018
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we see how thoroughly we’ve internalized the message that we must have someone -- anyone...
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A Tradition of Racism
By Catherine B.
/ February 2, 2018
America: the Racist. That is the unpleasant reality we don’t like to talk about. The skeleton in the closet. The...
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