Image from Laurel of Leaves: Being vegan isn't healthier. By Jayson Drayton '26 Veganism has always been a controversy to people. There are a bunch of vegan influencers that try to support veganism and try to spread it to people worldwide. Some people try to persuade and tell us that being vegan is the best … Continue reading Why being vegan isn’t necessary

Image from usatoday.com: Teens these days feel a number of pressure from scrolling and posting on social media for excessive amounts of time. By Addison Brunetti '26 Throughout the world, in this day and age, many people are able to access phones. A phone can be very useful when needing a way to find information … Continue reading Social media companies need to impose time limits

Photo from americanprogress.org: Community protests on gun violence. By Alexis Sierra '26 Gun violence seems to be an ongoing issue in the United States. Gun violence is not something we should have to worry about everyday, and guns should not be allowed in public places. Not everyone will feel safe if guns are allowed freely, … Continue reading Guns should not be allowed in public

Image from Prison Policy Initiative: This image shows that people who are unable to afford bail are all near the lowest parts of the national income compared to people who are their age and who aren’t incarcerated. By Souzveen Mekael '26 A cash bail is a fee that an arrested person has to pay to … Continue reading Cash bails criminalize poverty and should be abolished

Image from GALLUP NEWS: In America, there is overlap between church and state. By Ferdinando J. Amartey '25 Religion and politics are two pillars of American society that play a significant role in the daily lives of residents. Did you know that the constitution separates church and state, but not religion and politics? This means … Continue reading Religion has no place in politics

Image from Focus On The Family: A woman that was abused surrounded by purple ribbons that represent domestic violence awareness. By Nikolas Kotucek '26 Abusive situations stem from more than just physical violence. Domestic violence is a way to gain power over another partner to be in control. A lot of innocent people face abusive … Continue reading Both domestic violence victims and aggressors need our help

Photo from The New York Times Magazine: Producer Dan Schneider directing the actors, touching actress Miranda Cosgrove next to an uncomfortable Nathan Kress. By Tre'vion Jackson '26 Victorious, Sam & Cat, All That, The Amanda Bynes Show. Each of these shows is nostalgic for many children worldwide, but for most child actors, it was an … Continue reading Hollywood is abusing minors

Image from Marianas Variety: U.S. President Biden remarks on abortion rights in a speech. By Hailey Cartagena '26 Roe v. Wade legalized abortion in the US in 1973 as a federal constitutional right. “In Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decided that the right to privacy implied in the 14th Amendment protected abortion as a … Continue reading Abortion should be protected by the constitution

Image from mybigplunge.com: Caregivers picking up people suffering from mental health disorders. By Donella Delija '26 Are you aware of how much pressure mental health caregivers are under? According to the article “Caring for someone with mental illness,” the Better Health Channel states, “Being a carer for someone with a mental illness can be emotionally … Continue reading Mental health caregivers make a difference