Why we should abolish the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools
Due to a combination of hybrid learning, the pandemic, and other factors, the Pledge of Allegiance was not recited on…
The problem with single use masks
These days, whenever leaving the house, you always have to remember to grab a mask. Whether you’re heading to the…
We must hold the media accountable in its coverage of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community
In San Francisco, California, an 85-year-old Thai immigrant died after a man violently shoved him to the ground. In Brooklyn,…
Dangers of two-party system
On September 19, 1796, George Washington gave his farewell address. Warning against the dangers of a bipartisan government, he said, …
Why we should reinstate snow days
An early morning phone call. Pulling up the shade to reveal curtains of snow. An extra couple of hours. A…
The high school should have waited to return to hybrid learning amidst a rise in cases
Please note: This article was written in the context of after winter break and before the high school moved to…
Ten tips on how to stay focused during remote learning
While learning in the comfort of your home allows you to wake up later, spend every day in pajamas, and…
The right decision: the high school resumes in-person learning
Note: This article was written in the context after Thanksgiving break. Conflicting opinions surrounded the decision to resume in-person learning…
Our COVID-19 testing program exacerbates educational inequality. What can we do about it?
I was more than happy to return back to school in a hybrid model after enduring two weeks of full…
Do students prefer in-person or remote learning days?
To mitigate the risk of COVID-19 cases in the schools, the District decided this summer to split the school in…