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February 28, 2021

Opinion: Why It’s Better to be Born on February 29th

Cover illustration: Ashley Trail Every time the Earth turns, it gets one day closer to full rotation around the sun, also known as a year. While it takes the Earth…

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January 26, 2021

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

Read an opposing opinion here. 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…

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January 26, 2021

Correcting Systemic Imbalances: Why Detracking AS English I is Necessary

Editor's Note: The following is a student submission from Andrew Fahey, a senior at M-A. Read the opposing opinion here In my opinion, the combination of English I and AS…

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November 2, 2020

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 imposter syndrome, disregards people of…

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October 9, 2020

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 primary and special elections, even…

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April 18, 2020

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. While seemingly harmless, these words…

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April 12, 2020

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 District’s decision to suspend in-person…

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April 12, 2020

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 either a Pass/Fail or Hold…

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April 3, 2020

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 videos on social media that…

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March 18, 2020

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 were filled in with ease,…

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