Diversity/Inclusivity / Mental Health / School

I’m Not Against School Spirit, But…

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Every year, Mercer Island High School, the only public high school in Mercer Island, Washington, holds the district’s Fine Arts Showcase. This year, the event occurred on the same day as a […]

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Self / Social Media / Social norms

An Opinion about Opinions!

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On a random Sunday morning, fans woke up to see that Kanye dropped his long-awaited album, Donda, and people were ecstatic. That was all the talk in music for days. Then Drake released Certified […]

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Drugs / Alcohol / Addiction / Health / Sports

Athletes Should Not Dope

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Athletes must not dope. No one wants to lose to their opponents who cheat to win. Also, doping not only results in health issues but can take the athlete down a path […]

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College / School / Sports

Highschool Baseball Players Must Have Choices

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Baseball prospects should have a choice on what they do after high school. Babe Ruth. Jackie Robinson. Shohei Ohtani. These players all have talent. Fans love great players that can perform with […]

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Animal Rights / Violence

Pitbulls: The Least Understood Dog Breed

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Many cities are outlawing pit bull dogs because of a lack of understanding about the breed. Incidents of pit bulls attacking people reported in the media are because the owners did not raise them in […]

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College / Economics / Sports

Should college athletes be paid?

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College sports generate billions of dollars for schools, networks, and corporate sponsors. Unfortunately, it seems that everyone is making money off of college athletics except the players. College athletes must be paid […]

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Mental Health

We Shouldn’t Have to Wait for College to Feel Safe

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Going to college is a solution that I’ve heard from so many people my age who want to escape from their situation. Whether they grew up in an unsafe environment, experienced bullying […]

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Fashion / Sustainability

Fast Fashion: How a Cheap Price Tag is Costly for the Planet

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The newest waves of fashion are taking the streets, popping up on influencers’ feeds, and stocking the racks of clothing stores. Brands like Shein, Zara, and Forever21 have the market cornered on […]

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Education / Grades / Testing

My Plan is to Study Without a Plan

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My family members are highly organized people who stick to schedules. Take my elder sister as an example. During weekends, she wakes up at eight o’clock in the morning the second the […]

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Diversity/Inclusivity / Education / Racism / School

More diverse history needs to be taught in American schools

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Diverse history needs to be taught in U.S. schools to eradicate racism, and students of color could learn about something that actually relates to them. As a student of color, I find […]

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