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The r-word needs to be removed from our vocabulary.

It’s Time to Retire the R-Word

Avery Eldon, Staff Reporter December 9, 2020

This article contains language that may be upsetting to some readers. “That’s so retar-” Stop. In 1961, “mental retardation” was introduced as a medical term for those diagnosed with developmental...

With Thanksgiving approaching, we should all take the time to be appreciative of what we have.

Editorial: Amid a Stressful World, Take The Time To Be Thankful

The Editorial Board November 18, 2020

2020 has been a year like no other — no doubt about it.  It seems like each month has brought a new distraction or stressor to our everyday lives. The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably influenced...

Nowadays, the numbers on the tags of clothes are frankly irrelevant. But they shouldn’t be.

I Shouldn’t Have To Play Goldilocks While Shopping: Standardize Clothing Sizes Now

Brooklyn Chillemi, Editor November 18, 2020

This summer, I did most of my back-to-school shopping at the Clackamas Town Center, a four-minute drive from La Salle. I was looking for a variety of clothes, but especially jeans, as they are a staple...

If we allow these disadvantages to continue hindering the learning of low-income, already underserved students, we will create irreversible harm for an entire generation.

As the Pandemic Exacerbates Learning Inequities, Further Action is Needed

Mary Loeb, Assistant Editor November 11, 2020

Battling weak internet connections, typing essays on minuscule smartphone keyboards, and attempting to navigate alien learning platforms without sufficient support from parents or teachers — these are...

In the first 2020 presidential debate that took place on Sept. 29, President Trump told Proud Boys to stand back and stand by.

The Proud Boys and the Normalization of Fascism Must be Stopped

Gabriella Luong, Staff Reporter November 4, 2020

Fascism has become a topic that has suddenly wedged itself into our everyday lives.  As an example of this, over the past few months, I have noticed many Americans are becoming increasingly aware of...

Traveling during a global pandemic wasn’t easy, caused a bit of anxiety, and was not how I imagined my experience touring colleges.

Seat Belts On, Tray Tables Up, and Masks Secured: My Experience Traveling During a Pandemic

Mallory Middendorff, Editor November 4, 2020

Finding the motivation to do schoolwork, attend virtual college visits, and work on my Common App had been getting more and more difficult. I was tired of staring at my computer screen for the majority...

As the election draws nearer, voters again find themselves faced with a decision between two options, with no other realistic choices.

The Two-Party System Is Tearing Us Apart

Olivia Aragon, Staff Reporter October 28, 2020

As Americans look toward an election that is just days away, some people feel that they are forced into a lesser-of-two-evils situation, and I find myself inclined to agree with them. Some may argue...

Though there has been growing acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community overall, stigma, misconceptions, and underrepresentation around bisexuality remain.

LGBTQ+ Awareness Has Come a Long Way, but Bisexuality Remains Underrepresented

Avery Marks, Staff Reporter October 28, 2020

While the LGBTQ+ community as a whole has come a long way in being accepted and celebrated, bisexuality in particular is still underrepresented in media, and in some cases, not even recognized as valid. Bisexuality...

With the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court rapidly coming to an end, many Americans across the U.S. brace for impact as a new wave of conservative agenda would begin.

Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett Poses An Extreme Threat To The Land of the Free

Mia Kritzer, Assistant Editor October 21, 2020

Time is running out.  In the wake of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, President Donald Trump has selected Federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be nominated as Ginsburg’s replacement.  Barrett...

Wearing a mask is not something you need to do for yourself, it is something you can do to protect someone else.

Wearing a Mask Should Not Be Political: It Is About Protecting Lives

Avery Eldon, Staff Reporter October 7, 2020

One crisp day in January of 2020, I walked into my living room to see CNN News and my mother at the dining room table, with her eyes locked on the television screen. Reporters were saying something about...

Out of the ten states with the highest murder rates, seven still practice the death penalty.

The Death Penalty Has No Place in the American Justice System

Avery Rush, Assistant Editor September 30, 2020

Some laws and practices are important to maintain, as they help make and shape our democracy and hold traditions. However, practicing the death penalty is not a tradition that our country should keep any...

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