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School uniforms can provide a sense of discipline and also prepare students for a professional environment in the future.

[Photo] Should uniforms be required at all schools?

Chloe Wharton, staff writer
April 22, 2024
The SAT was created in 1926 and remained on paper until this spring, when it switched to online. An SAT study guide from 2005 is now rendered obsolete.

[Photo] College Board’s switch to Online SAT: the good, the bad and the ugly

Alex Balian, sports editor
April 18, 2024
People protest the death of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian-Kurdish women who died in custody of the Morality Police in Iran. Permission to use photo by Wiki Commons.

[Photo] Major human rights violations shake world

Arshia Ahmadi, staff writer
March 10, 2024
Ryan Gosling talks with America Ferrera during Barbie Q&A. Gosling answered questions pertaining to his character and America Ferreras character. I felt like, you know, I wouldve done anything to work with them, but I didnt realize that I would do anything including shaving my legs and get a spray tan and bleach my hair, and yeah, just Ken as hard as I could, Gosling said

[Photo] Ryan Gosling brings his Kenergy to Barbie, Oscar nominations, new film The Fall Guy

Zachary Derman, staff writer
February 17, 2024
Arms trader Viktor Bout was extradited to the United States in 2010.

[Photo] Biden administration secures release of Britney Griner, frees Viktor Bout, The Merchant of Death

Ethan Lenkin, EIC
January 4, 2023
Flags for the Ivy League schools fly at Columbias Universitys Lawrence A. Wien stadium.

[Photo] What’s in a name? Toxicity surrounds college acceptance culture

Margarita Williams, staff writer
December 14, 2022
Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat attempts to sack Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger at the Oct. 8 game.

[Photo] NFL rankings lopsided in week 8

Emory Scofield, staff writer
November 17, 2022
The Racing Development Club discusses racing in multiple forms.

[Photo] Racing Development Club speeds into action

Hayley Gottesman, staff writer
November 5, 2022
President Joe Biden campaigned on a transformative policy agenda. He has turned proposals into law despite a historically narrow Congressional majority.

[Photo] Why your vote matters

Ethan Lenkin, editor-in-chief
October 3, 2022
Jack Harlow at the NBA All-Star Celebrity game.

[Photo] Fans underwhelmed by Jack Harlow’s new album

Shreyas Jindal, reviews editor
June 1, 2022
Singer and songwriter Anderson.Paak performs at the 2016 Broccoli City Festival in D.C..

[Photo] Broccoli City Festival returns after two-year hiatus

Shreyas Jindal, reviews editor
May 7, 2022
Students and visitors walk along paths at Harvard University.

[Photo] What American universities can learn from Europe

Neha Dheenadhayalan, staff writer
December 27, 2021
The cast of Eternals attends the 2019 San Diego Comic Con panel.

[Photo] Eternals, new Marvel project, hits theaters

Vivian Pisani, staff writer
December 18, 2021
Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak, lead singers of Silk Sonic.

[Photo] Silk Sonic album tops charts, impresses fans

Shreyas Jindal, staff writer
December 17, 2021
Daniel Craig in 2007, a year after his first appearance as James Bond.

[Photo] Daniel Craig’s James Bond comes to a close

Jake Hoffman, features editor
November 19, 2021
Tik Tok is a place where lots of people share their opinions.

[Photo] How people are toxic on social media

Rae Weinstein, staff writer
March 25, 2021
The Johnson and Johnson vaccine requires only one dose.

[Photo] Johnson and Johnson vaccine approved by FDA

Noah Lenkin, online sports editor
March 17, 2021
Celebrities like Ariana Grande call out Tik Tokers for poor behavior during the pandemic.

[Photo] Tik Tokers should be called out for being out during pandemic

Rae Weinstein, staff writer
January 23, 2021
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