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The Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations: Why eliminating AS English 1 is the wrong move

My freshman year, I participated in a new experiment designed to increase integration in our vastly diverse but equally segregated community. Rather than having a…
Sathvik NoriJanuary 26, 2021
PerspectivesTop Stories

Students Share Their Opinions On A First Semester Unlike Any Other

As the first semester came to an end, students look back on the highs and lows of the unprecedented semester. Though no one could have…
Grace HinshawJanuary 23, 2021
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Senior Vibe Check: College Apps and Prom

None of us could have seen 2020 coming. As the first full semester of distance learning comes to a close, this year’s seniors have missed…
Emily XiDecember 17, 2020
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Things I Wish I Knew About College Applications Going Into Senior Year

The college application process can be daunting, but fortunately, there are many things you can do to help the process go a little bit more…
Triana DevauxDecember 15, 2020
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Are Virtual Concerts the Future of the Music Industry?

The global pandemic has forced musical artists to postpone tour dates indefinitely, some singers have turned to virtual performances. As a concert lover, I finally…
Izzy LeakeNovember 12, 2020
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Students React: Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation

Brianna AguayoNovember 10, 2020
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Dissenting Opinion: Prop 16 Hurts Those it Tries to Help

Although I appreciate Proposition 16’s intention of promoting diversity, as a Latina, I don’t think that affirmative action is the best approach. Affirmative action heightens…
Tiffany ValenciaNovember 2, 2020
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Editorial: Vote Yes On Proposition 16

Editors Note: Click here for a dissenting opinion on Proposition 16 by guest writer Tiffany Valencia If passed on November 3rd, Proposition 16 would overturn…
The Editorial BoardNovember 1, 2020
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Opinion: Support Prop. 18 for Fairer Voting

California State Proposition 18 contends that 17 year olds who will be 18 in time for the general election should be permitted to vote in…
Violet TaylorOctober 9, 2020
EditorialsThe MarkTop Stories

Public Shaming Helps No One

Junior Ally Mediratta opened her phone to 12 Instagram direct messages the day after Kobe Bryant died. She had posted to her Instagram story about…
The Editorial BoardSeptember 1, 2020
COVID-19OpinionThe MarkTop Stories

It’s Okay to Still be Happy During a Global Pandemic

NOTE: This article was originally published in our Spring Mark magazine and has since been updated.    The United States has over 5.8 million confirmed…
Toni Shindler-RubergAugust 27, 2020
OpinionThe MarkTop Stories

Opinion: Toxic Masculinity

Illustration by Lara Smarandoiu “That’s so gay.” “Don’t be a pussy.” These are words that are often thrown around at high school campuses, including M-A.…
Sathvik NoriApril 18, 2020
OpinionTop Stories

Opinion: We Need Universal Pass/Fail

The COVID-19 crisis has—among many revelations—shown how difficult it can be for some students to complete schoolwork at home. With the Sequoia Union High School…
Nate ViottiApril 12, 2020
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Opinion: No Reason to Get Rid of Normal Grades in Distance Learning

As we finish the fourth week of distance learning, the Sequoia Union High School District is deciding whether to keep traditional grading or move to…
Sarah MarksApril 12, 2020
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Opinion: The Best Videos made by Professional Athletes about COVID-19

Throughout these first couple weeks of shelter and place due to the spread of COVID-19, many professional athletes have used their influence and posted inspiring…
Cole TriggApril 3, 2020
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Opinion: College or Culture? How College Admissions Devalues My Identity

Illustration by Karina Takayama Like many of my peers, I started senior year by filling out the Common Application. Name, birthday, email, and high school…
Toni Shindler-RubergMarch 18, 2020
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The M-A Chronicle Endorses Elizabeth Warren for President

It is worth mentioning that any of the current candidates would make a better president than Donald Trump. Each has pushed the national debate forward…
The Editorial BoardMarch 2, 2020
2020 ElectionOp-EdsOpinionTop Stories

Dissenting Opinion: Why Sanders is the Better Choice

This is a dissenting opinion in response to the M-A Chronicle's endorsement of Senator Elizabeth Warren for the 2020 Democratic Primary. Sure, there are differences…
Nathaniel GerhardMarch 2, 2020
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Editorial: Do We Deserve Student Representation?

By fifth period on November 15th, M-A had reached a boiling point. Over two hundred students left class to protest the proposal to end the…
The Editorial BoardFebruary 6, 2020
OpinionTop Stories

Opinion: The Need for Student Press Freedom

January 29th marks Student Press Freedom Day– a national day celebrating the contribution of student journalists. On this day in 1988, Cathy Kuhlmeier, a high…
Sathvik NoriJanuary 29, 2020
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