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Albert Einstein once said that “the strength of the Constitution lies entirely in the determination of each citizen to defend it.” Indeed, in the 239 years since its creation, the highest law of the land has been both more clearly defined and vehemently defended. Everyday, the first amendment protects our right to report, to…
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When I was in the fourth grade, I had a particularly strict and intimidating teacher named Mrs. Jones. We will call her “Mrs. Jones,” because that is her name. Mrs. Jones was the kind of teacher no one wanted to encounter. I was placed in her class, but since I was a rather positive…
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Schools are places where students can actively learn and develop into intellectual adults. As teachers are commonly nagging students, one way to do this is to read, and read frequently. Banned Books Week, an event organized by the American Library Association, highlights how many schools ban books in their libraries due to controversial topics…
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Recently I was in the shower, snapchatting my homies, and reflecting upon how far I’ve come. Just to clarify, no, I was not sending my pals nudes. I was just sending them super unflattering pictures of my hair mid-shampoo, all above the shoulders, I promise. And parents, before you stop reading in disgust at…
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This election seems to have no room for conventional politicians. Watching the race has been exciting thus far, with bombastic and fiery statements from unconventional candidates, but things are just heating up. Republican hopeful Donald Trump has been rooted in newspaper headlines for several months now and his support from the Republican party appears…
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The worst terror of a kid’s life is seeing back-to-school commercials in late July. But what about when that first day of school rolls around? Switching from a summer schedule and getting back into the rhythm of school can be extremely hard for some people. One of the worst parts of the transition is…
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Let’s all make fun of Donald Trump together! I’m not going to disclose my opinion on politics here in writing (although we all do it so much on Twitter, and is this really so different?), but it’s obvious that Donald Trump is a huge contender in the 2016 race. The biggest reason why? From…
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As another school year has arrived, so has the eminent need for new music to drown your sorrows in. Here are some of my recommendations for this year. (It’s also very good music to listen to while you are sick.) “White Room” by Cream- “White Room” is a solid rock song that will get…
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Everyone loves music. Today, you can stream any song you want to hear in an instant. Where you go to stream music is a tricky choice, but the two main services that compete the most to get your business are Apple Music and Spotify. Apple launched its streaming music service this summer, learning its…
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In high school (as well as in life), it’s all too easy to get caught up in your own problems—the math test you have tomorrow, the fight you just had with your parents, the fast-approaching league finals. And at the same time, it’s all too easy to revel in your own successes without noticing…