Budget-friendly ideas for Thanksgiving For a lot of people, Thanksgiving is an opportunity to gather friends and family for food and fun. But with inflation squeezing the pocketbooks of consumers nationwide, putting that turkey on the table might be a challenge. Grocery store prices are on the rise, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. […]
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Opinion: The Problem with Colorism
Some face discrimination for having a darker complexion Some Latinx and Hispanic families might not say it out loud, but colorism is a big problem in the community. For those who may not know, colorism refers to the preference toward lighter skin tones and complexions. In some Latinx and Hispanic communities, complexion equates to the […]
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Manga Series Blamed For Violence Against Teachers
Assassination Classroom has been banned from schools. Art By Jasmine Sanchez. By Jasmine Sanchez Staff Reporter As news broke out that the popular manga series “Assassination Classroom” was next in line to be challenged in schools, I was left speechless. I was, at the time, rereading the series and could not fathom what the thought […]
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Canceled for Talking About Cancel Culture?
Cancel culture has gotten out of hand. Examining why cancel culture is not beneficial. By Aliyah Brown, Staff Reporter The term “cancel culture” refers to the trend in which social media users are prepared to use one adverse action by a public figure to justify writing them off as bad people forever. But when does […]
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Bye Bye Brady
Tom Brady may find himself in a headset more often than he ever has before. Photo courtesy of ESPN. By Sara Bhatt, Staff Reporter On Feb. 1 Tom Brady announced his retirement from the National Football League… again. Exactly one year prior, Brady had announced his retirement for the first time only to publicly change […]