Opinion
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The 95th Oscars had some surprising winners
I am not an expert on movies, but I do enjoy watching them. I enjoy the drama, costumes and emotional lines that make movies memorable,...
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Bail should be based on crimes
The bail fairness has often been a trait Americans work for and, in some regards, have been praised for, but that is far from reality....
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The faults of tipping culture
These days no matter where you go, you’re asked to tip the workers. It used to just be for servers at restaurants, but now it’s...
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Restore the integrity of Super Bowl commercials
The year is 1984. Two of the most famous and effective advertising campaigns have just dropped during Super Bowl XVIII, those being Wendy’s “Where’s the...
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Programs distort reasons for reading
Developing independent reading habits in elementary and middle school students positively impacts society in an unquantifiable way. This is the pretense that the Accelerated Reader...
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The Oscar nominations underwhelmed me
The 2023 Academy Award nominations were announced in late January, and I have very mixed thoughts on them. Every year we have the sweeps and...
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PETA euthanizes more animals than it helps
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is full of contradictions. They represent a fight against animal abuse, while actively harming animals. PETA has...
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Let kids draw in class
When I was 11-years-old, I received my first C letter grade. It was on a notebook submission and points had been docked for disorganization. I...
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Mercado Guadalajara takes home the best burrito in town
After trying the signature burrito from six Mexican restaurants in Newbury Park, I have come to the conclusion that “Mercado Guadalajara” takes the throne. I...
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Cypress Elementary strides towards global standards
Cypress Elementary recently took charge in the district and declared its campus an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, taking the first step in aligning our community’s...