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Attendees of the Global Works “Costa Rica: Children and Community” service trip congregate at Playa Chaman on the penultimate day of their excursion. The trip explored the multifaceted culture of Costa Rica, partaking in work at a rainforest biology station,  volunteering at a local school and surfing with locals.

Costa Rican culture spurs personal reflection, gratitude

Grace Hamilton, Lead Culture Editor October 6, 2021

Anyone who knows me will tell you I love to travel. Stepping foot in a novel area and immersing myself in the language, history and culture is an experience unmatched. So, when planning my summer this...

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – Sept. 28

Daniel de Beer and Mia George September 28, 2021

Biden boosts uncertainty Eager to race ahead of science, President Joe Biden announced Aug. 18 a campaign to offer booster Pfizer vaccines to millions of Americans, long before the requirement for herd...

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – Sept. 21

Daniel de Beer and Mia George September 21, 2021

Biden stops asking nicely Following countless pleads for Americans to get vaccinated, President Joe Biden has quit asking nicely. On Sept. 9, the Biden administration announced a mandate for all citizens...

Throughout COVID-19, senior citizens have been hit the hardest. In addition to feeling isolated and anxious, they have not received sufficient support. As a community, we must ensure that they are prioritized.

Senior citizens neglected amid COVID-19

Gabrielle Meidar, Leads News Editor September 20, 2021

Whether through remote learning, financial insecurity, or inability to visit family, the coronavirus has undoubtedly affected us all in one way or another.  For some of us, the anxiety of the pandemic...

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – Sept. 15

Daniel de Beer and Mia George September 14, 2021

Supreme Court refuses to block Texas abortion ban  On Wednesday, Sept. 1, the U.S. Supreme Court made a 5-4 split decision of passing the newly-made abortion law in the state of Texas, the most restrictive...

Climate change is becoming more serious as a result of the continuous rise in greenhouse gas emissions. Recently, the planet underwent some of the most extreme weather conditions and record high temperatures.

Environment, explained: July 2021 temperatures soar due to greenhouse gases

Eden Leavey, Culture Editor: Print September 14, 2021

This July, the world experienced its warmest month in the 142 years since observation stations began keeping record of temperatures. Due to the increase in carbon dioxide emissions, summer inhabited an...

The Eden Project, located in Cornwall, nurtures plant life in biomes – large, environmentally-friendly domes. In 2001, the organization opened to the public with the objective of conserving nature and making it accessible to all.

Environment, explained: Eden Project preserves natural habitats, biodiversity

Eden Leavey, Culture Editor: Print June 16, 2021

With the school year coming to a close, anticipation of a summer free from pandemic regulations has reached an all-time high. However, with COVID-19 restrictions regularly evolving, some may feel unsure...

As one may feel the hour long studying is beneficial for them, this may be otherwise.

Do you spend too much time studying?

Chase Cerrell, Staff Writer June 16, 2021

It's 1 a.m. I am studying for a test that I have the next day. Although I have been studying for the past three hours, the need to continuously go over the same content overtakes the need for sleep.  This...

Illiberal Liberalism: the push against free expression in education

Illiberal Liberalism: the push against free expression in education

Ayla Dhar and Maya Dhar, Guest Writers June 9, 2021

Writer’s Note: This is an essay-formatted version of a speech we wrote to present as the Student Speakers for Aequitas Week in March. Our opportunity to present was closed, but fortunately, we have converted...

Former President Barack Obama addresses the American people in Virginia Aug. 2, 2012. Obama, the 44th president of the U.S., was in office from January 2009 to January 2017. He worked toward uniting the nation and making America a better place for all, a lesson which future presidents can learn from.

Lessons future presidents can learn from Barack Obama

Vittoria Di Meo, Staff Writer June 8, 2021

Dear future presidents of the U.S., For the U.S., 2020 was a year of political polarization, turmoil and continuous social unrest. Ranging from the various protests surrounding racial violence to institutional...

Following a series of COVID-19 lockdowns, many Londoners have migrated out of the city. As social distancing restrictions defined the ‘new normal’ in 2020, migration patterns indicated an urban exodus to the suburbs and smaller cities.

COVID-19 drives urban exodus

Amber de Saint-Exupéry, Opinions Editor: Online June 8, 2021

As the COVID-19 crisis escalated and social distancing restrictions took hold in 2020, a renewed interest in rural real estate created a frenzied demand for suburban homes.  Urbanization is one of...

How teenagers interact with and present themselves on social media can lead to a lack of individuality.

Social media limits individuality

Anahi Pellathy, Staff Writer June 1, 2021

Due to the increasingly blurred line between social media and reality, how an individual presents themselves online tends to be an extension of their real self. However, people often lean toward constructing...

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