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"On a scale from one to ten, I would say scary movies are a six." sophomore Jax Billings said. "I don't love them, but I did enjoy The Shining."

Q&A: Do You Like Scary Movies?

October 10, 2022
Students share their opinion on horror films to kick off spooky-season.
Despite calling women lazy, Tate has multiple housekeepers and maids that clean and perform basic tasks for him.

COMMON TATE L

Ayma Malik, Opinion, A&E Editor
October 10, 2022
Yet another violent, misogynist man is given unbridled attention on the internet.
Unpaid internships in the United States hurt both college students and young adults alike. Yet, thousands of Americans still take up the position for various reasons, including college credit and work experience. But in the end, the benefits don’t fit the cost. Photo Credit: Rhamil Taguba

WHAT STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS MEANS COMING FORWARD

Rhamil Taguba, Managing Editor
September 7, 2022

Biden’s astounding move to cancel billions of dollars of loans has kept millions of young and old Americans alike celebrating their freedom from serious financial burden. However, the Biden Administration’s...

The end of an era

The end of an era

Ahmed Ahmed
May 25, 2022
All good things must come to an end.
Beware the Blame America Firsters

Beware the Blame America Firsters

Ahmed Ahmed
May 6, 2022
On the far-right and far-left, fiction triumphs facts on Russia.
The President's statement in Poland initiated a panic within The White House, but their efforts to divert his statement are futile considering the damage has already been done. Photo Credit: The White House

Biden’s objectionable backtracking

Rhamil Taguba
April 5, 2022
Is The White House too late to correct Biden's mistake?
Ready Player One?

Ready Player One?

Dean Carrasco
March 29, 2022
Young adults are going into the military with the idea that it’s going to be just like the video games they’ve played.
A Day In Life With…

A Day In Life With…

Arcadia Encarnacion
March 24, 2022
Students who come from low-income households tend to focus on taking care of their siblings or finding their next meal, rather than academics.
Trump's GOP critics are not your friends

Trump’s GOP critics are not your friends

Ahmed Ahmed
March 21, 2022
If you think Trump is the only threat to the republic, I have some real estate in Birmingham to sell you.
The world watches as major conflict arises in eastern Europe, but is the U.S. even capable of solving such a disaster? Photo Credit: Frankie Fouganthin

The case for avoiding war with Russia

Rhamil Taguba
March 10, 2022
Putin's tyrannical invasion has left the world on the brink of nuclear disaster, but is Biden capable of dealing such mounting pressure?
Why debate matters

Why debate matters

Ahmed Ahmed
February 20, 2022
I love debate more than anything. And I’ll continue to love it for decades after my last match.
A Valentine Of My Own

A Valentine Of My Own

Arcadia Encarnacion
February 14, 2022
Valentine’s Day is the day when we celebrate love. Though giving flowers and exchanging chocolate or cards to loved ones is nice, treating yourself and showing yourself love is even better.
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