Photo courtesy of EdWeek: Protestors demonstrate their discontent with the recent Florida bill. By Vincent Trinh '25 With the passing of the “Don’t Say Gay” laws in Florida, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called it a major win. However, was this a victory for the supporters of the bill or the LGBTQ advocates? I’ve been … Continue reading Don’t judge a bill by its cover: liberals overreacting to Florida law

Image from Regeneration Outreach: A man who’s homeless seeking kindness and help. By Jaylynn Donaldson '25 According to Security.org, around 653,104 people are experiencing homelessness in America. This means there are 653,104 people without a bed to sleep in, without proper clothing, without access to proper hygiene, and without other necessities. People need to survive … Continue reading The government should give more support to the homeless

Image courtesy of CT Mirror: Some of Connecticut’s public transportation.  By Horatio Glover '26 Imagine a world in which we bring down obesity rates, boost the economy, and improve public transportation experiences while doing it all in a eco-friendly way. This dream can come to reality; with the right support of the US Government, we … Continue reading The US Government should increase spending on public transportation

Photo courtesy of Scientific American: Abortion needs to continue to be a choice and kept protected. By Aeriana Smith '25 Almost half of the U.S. population is pro-life, not pro-choice. Pro-life means that a person is opposed to abortion, pro-choice means a person believes in abortion and a woman's right to choose. It is dreadful … Continue reading Abortion is a right and a choice

Photo courtesy of Allsides.com: Competiters upset with the outcome of the national championship swim meet. By Xa'riyah Mitchell 25' The talk about whether or not transgender people should be allowed to compete against athletes of the opposite sex is very controversial.  This conversation touches on deeply held beliefs about gender identity, fairness in competition, and … Continue reading Is it fair for transgender athletes to compete against the opposite biological sex?

Photo courtesy of Debt.org: What would our country look like if the minimum wage was higher? By Kristian Fearon '25 America is a country where over half a million people are currently experiencing homelessness. With the cost of living rising exponentially, the cost of everyday life gets harder to live with by the day. Groceries … Continue reading The war about minimum wage needs to end with higher pay

Image courtesy of Education Week: The defense against guns in schools continues with the discussion over arming teachers. By Gianna Akter '25 On Tuesday, April 22, 2024, the Tennessee legislature passed a bill allowing teachers to carry concealed weapons into school (with administrative permission) to prevent school shootings and gun violence from rising. According to … Continue reading The fight against guns in schools and arming staff is foreboding

Image courtesy of Planned Parenthood: A sign on one of the organization's buildings. By Madeline Zavala '24 For decades, there has been incredible debate all over the world on whether abortion is the right thing to do or not. Is it better to get an abortion or is it better to keep the fetus? What … Continue reading The defunding of Planned Parenthood will only cause tragedy for society

Image from Center of Reproductive Rights: A woman at a protest supporting abortion. By Krystal Torres '25 When people think of birth control they think of it only being something women use as a preventive measure to avoid getting pregnant. However, birth control has many other advantages that help women and make them healthier. In … Continue reading Abortion and contraceptive rights matter

Image from The Independent: Person enjoying music with headphones showing how music is an underrated form of comfort. By Mikaila Rodriguez '26 Music is listened to by everyone. There’s music that can fit any emotion you’re feeling. When you’re feeling happy, you might listen to “Party In The U.S.A.” Or when you’re feeling sad, you … Continue reading Why music can help people and how