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Guns and bloodshed replace toys and playtime fun

Guns and bloodshed replace toys and playtime fun

Vinh Tran
March 1, 2016
Having one’s childhood ripped from them is something that the world cannot silently ignore yet some choose to.
Satire: Social justice warriors, true freedom fighters

Satire: Social justice warriors, true freedom fighters

Vinh Tran
February 23, 2016
Over the years, people have gotten more easier to offend, even if whatever they were offended by was unintentional. In this article, I will show you how to properly address sensitive topics, while being politically correct.
Nicktoons, a splat from the past

Nicktoons, a splat from the past

Vinh Tran
February 4, 2016
Upcoming crossover movie, "Nicktoons" has been announced by Paramount Pictures to cater towards children today that didn't experience the classic cartoons. Have you ever wondered how do the classic Nicktoon characters feel about the current state of Saturday morning cartoons?
PRO/CON: The problem with the big bang

PRO/CON: The problem with the big bang

Vinh Tran
January 27, 2016
With recent action taken against the constitutional right to bear arms, is it morally acceptable to revoke these rights?
How to life hack your entire life

How to life hack your entire life

Vinh Tran
January 15, 2016
Life hacks are a trend in social media in which the poster insists that the standard way of doing a task is ‘totally’ wrong. Here’s why they should be left in the soil to rot.
Old Years resolutions

Old Year’s resolutions

Vinh Tran
January 7, 2016
After a decade and a half of New Year's parties, I have gotten sick of promising lies to myself that will never see the light of day.
On the first day of winter break, I...

On the first day of winter break, I…

Vinh Tran
December 20, 2015
What will you be doing during winter break?
PRO/CON: Syrian Refugee Crisis: Not Americas concern

PRO/CON: Syrian Refugee Crisis: Not America’s concern

Vinh Tran
December 11, 2015
The Syrian Refugee Crisis is a difficult situation to find a side with. Some want to accept the refugees, while the latter think otherwise. I however, believe that the U.S.'s internal problems are a higher priority.
Politics, Schmolitics

Politics, Schmolitics

Vinh Tran
November 16, 2015
America's youth are too busy gabbing about how fabulous Paris Fashion Week was instead of the political issues in regards to the presidential debate and rising prices of necessities. Do the issues America faces even matter anymore?
Would you forgive a father who was embarrassed of his own son? Your path for enlightenment is now darkened by a shadow of a man you once looked up to. 
Photo Credit: Gabi Fernandez

Does the death of thousands justify corporate profits?

Vinh Tran
October 6, 2015
Tobacco companies hold the planet in their greedy hands. They infect the population with a cloud of fallacies, death, and anguish.
An Hour In ... Health Science II

An Hour In … Health Science II

Vinh Tran
September 28, 2015
This hour was spent observing Health Science II students taking the blood pressure of their peers.
While taking dean Sherrae Nelsons blood pressure, Sophomore John Paul Avenido is aided by Mrs. Donna Hatch to ensure an accurate reading.

My profession is not a costume

Vinh Tran
September 22, 2015
Popular T.V. show, ‘The View,’ berated Miss Colorado for wearing her nurse scrubs instead of a gown, like contestants usually wear.