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CON: Economically and ecologically, holiday gifting is nothing to celebrate
By Vivian Li | Dec. 31, 2019, 12:09 a.m. | In Op/Ed »
Gifting is a reflex that loses money and gains waste
PRO: Emotionally, the tradition of holiday gifting is irreplaceable
By Shruti Chauhan | Dec. 31, 2019, 12:05 a.m. | In Op/Ed »
A stack of cash is neither a show of thoughtfulness nor a spirited effort
The Naviance data breach: a lesson to MCPS
By Boaz Yoo | Dec. 25, 2019, 11:10 p.m. | In Opinions »
Because ethics went out the door
How the term “OK Boomer” is massively misunderstood
By Sophia Lucarelli | Dec. 15, 2019, 9:39 p.m. | In Opinions »
Older generations have been mocking younger generations for years. Fast forward to 2019 and young people have clapped back with the term “OK Boomer.”
Should college athletes be allowed to make money off their name?
By Alex Russ | Nov. 22, 2019, 9:04 p.m. | In Opinions »
The NCAA made a new rule that will allow athletes to make money off their name, image and likeness starting in 2023. California was the first to pass this law, leading the NCAA in the right direction.
Snack on this: New vending machines promote health but have downfalls
By Shifra Dayak | Nov. 18, 2019, 4:01 p.m. | In Opinions »
The healthier options are just one step in the right direction
Equal pay for equal play
By Shruti Chauhan | Nov. 11, 2019, 10:53 a.m. | In Op/Ed »
Female athletes should be paid equal to their male counterparts
Tobacco 21 tackles toxic nicotine epidemic among teens
By Shruti Chauhan | Nov. 5, 2019, 2:27 p.m. | In Opinions »
New law effectively prevents anyone under 21 from getting their hands on tobacco products, but increased reinforcement is necessary
Active shooter drills are not a step in the right direction
By Joy Xu | Nov. 4, 2019, 7:42 a.m. | In Opinions »
The sensitivity of mass shootings renders the new lockdown largely ineffective
Early AP registration misses the mark
By Shifra Dayak | Oct. 27, 2019, 7:01 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
The College Board's new test policies inconvenience both staff and students
New ACT options will help students improve their scores
By Lucie Peyrebrune | Oct. 22, 2019, 5:27 p.m. | In Opinions »
Starting in September 2020, students will have new options when taking the ACT and reporting their scores
New dress code at Albert Einstein Highschool sparks controversy among students
By Sophia Lucarelli | Oct. 15, 2019, 7 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
Students concerned about bias in the dress code and its enforcement
MCPS' new wellness initiative, while commendable, has its faults
By Mercedes Pierce | Oct. 15, 2019, 2:01 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
The county’s initiative aims to address the mental and physical health of K-12 students
Sixty college credits is enough
By Lucie Peyrebrune | Oct. 14, 2019, 6:46 p.m. | In Opinions »
MCPS' new policy on substitute teacher requirements will benefit all parties involved.
Buses seem overcrowded, but there are solutions
By Shruti Chauhan | Oct. 1, 2019, 1:28 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
At the start of a school year, there are a million things Blazers anticipate, likely including classes, teachers, the new one lunch, or homework. But for some it’s high capacity buses that are at the top of their list of things to worry about.
One lunch, many benefits
By Yuri Kim | Sept. 20, 2019, 2 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
Blair's new lunch schedule solves logistical and academic problems
The SAT is designed to benefit the rich
By Lucie Peyrebrune | Aug. 31, 2019, 10:07 a.m. | In Op/Ed »
The College Board's attempts to address testing inequity haven't been enough.
How many mass shootings in the U.S. must we see before action is taken?
By Billy Scott | Aug. 26, 2019, 4:44 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
Red flag laws, universal background checks, bans on assault weapons and large magazines are necessary to decrease gun violence
Champions on and off the field
By Mercedes Pierce | Aug. 15, 2019, 11:51 p.m. | In Opinions »
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team has done more than win the World Cup
Reuse is the new recycle
By Vivian Li | Aug. 15, 2019, 10:02 a.m. | In Opinions »
Don't be fooled. The plastic bottle you recycled this morning is sitting in the dumpster
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services: Because we care
By Boaz Yoo | Aug. 12, 2019, 7:33 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) misleads the people of Montgomery County by masquerading as a benevolent organization. The concern is with ABS' intentions, and to recognize their hypocrisy, we must first know who they are.
Celebrity influence: too much or too little?
By Shruti Chauhan | Aug. 9, 2019, 5:56 p.m. | In Opinions »
The constant spotlight placed on celebrities gives them endless opportunities to advocate for what they believe and to have an impact on their fans. Influencers regularly promote all sorts of brands in: food, fashion, skincare, technology, etc. But conflict arises when these same celebrities start to work towards social reform.
Addicted to a deadly drug: a teenage crisis
By Joy Xu | July 24, 2019, 4:37 p.m. | In Opinions »
JUULs and e-cigarettes are fueling a teenage nicotine epidemic.
Decorate gate
By Reethi Padmanabhan | May 31, 2019, 2:11 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
Cap decorations would serve as an outlet for expression and individuality
College Board asks for too much
By Jasmine Ali, Emmy Song | April 17, 2019, 7:23 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
Overpriced exam fees contribute to College Board's one billion dollar profit
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