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We “Mosque” Ignore Our Prejudice
Posted on September 2, 2010Posted in Op-Ed, Top Stories
Written by Leah Berkowitz, Editor-in-Chief
What does one think upon hearing the name “Ahmed Ahmed?” Typically, the response is unanimously unwelcoming. The American population needs to realize that not all Muslims are terrorists. Ahmed is an actor and a stand-up comedian;... Read more »
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MTV: Mindless Television
Posted on May 20, 2010Posted in Op-Ed, Top Stories
Written by Caitlin Brands, Staff Writer
MTV and other reality networks are considered a staple for the current generation. We hear all the time about new shows and events through TV, but the question is, how is this benefiting us as a society? All over the networks, shows... Read more »
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Hello Funding Cut, Goodbye Math
Posted on May 14, 2010Posted in Op-Ed
Written by Danielle Bradley, Print Editor-In-Chief
Funds have been cut, once again, and it seems that every time money diminishes, so does any sort of after school or ‘extra’ academic help. The after school math tutoring that used to happen every Tuesday and Thursday has been... Read more »
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An Endless Routine
Posted on May 9, 2010Posted in Op-Ed, Top Stories
Written by Jon Lezama, Staff Writer
The young are known to be careless. Through their carelessness, they miss out on things they cannot see, or comprehend. One of these things, and probably the most important, is the value of their friends, parents, and lives. Spend... Read more »
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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Posted on April 30, 2010Posted in Op-Ed, Top Stories
Written by Leah Berkowitz, Online Editor-In-Cheif
These accessories may have changed their appearance, but they’re back. It’s ridiculous how styles became trends within a matter of weeks, it used to take month, even years, before the latest fad would have its turn on the... Read more »
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No Longer In Our Hands
Posted on April 13, 2010Posted in Op-Ed, Top Stories
Written by Leah Berkowitz
What if your job depended on the performance of someone else? If they fail, you’re fired—end of story. It’s ludicrous that one’s future can lie in the hands of another, but for teachers in ‘the sunshine state’,... Read more »
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Respect the Theater
Posted on April 8, 2010Posted in Op-Ed, Top Stories
Written by Caitlin Brands, Staff Writer
When most people think of theatre, they think of triple threat actors, musicals and a swinging dance show. Most can enjoy going to see the shows with live dancing and singing and appreciate the time and effort that goes into them.... Read more »
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Posted on March 18, 2010Posted in Op-Ed
Written by Danielle Bradley, Op-Ed Editor
“Life is too short”,” live every moment to its fullest,” Yadda-Yadda, Cliché, Cliché. It seems that our modern day philosophers, who splatter this fodder across their Facebook pages, don’t exactly practice what they preach. ... Read more »
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The Virtual Leech
Posted on March 12, 2010Posted in Op-Ed, Top Stories
Written by Jon Lezama
Videogames, although terribly fun, are blocking the minds of our young generation. They make them go out less, and force them to be less sociable. Kids spend their entire day staring at a screen like mindless zombies. They refuse to... Read more »
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Teacher’s Broken Hearts
Posted on March 4, 2010Posted in Op-Ed, Top Stories
Written by Leah Berkowitz, Op-Ed Editor
Red is becoming a popular color for people to wear, especially among teachers, but for them, it represents more than just the designer label. They claim these shirts express their “broken hearts.” They’re teaching the future... Read more »
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