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Opinion: Everyone takes a crucial role in eliminating bullying

By MAURICIO PLIEGO Bullying is becoming a nationwide problem in schools. Teachers at times do not realize what is really going on with students, which is the main reason why students are encouraged to say something. Bullying has been taken on by many different approaches but hasn’t really changed. Recently, it has taken form not […]

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Opinion: Use of pepper spray at Citrus Valley prompts reflection

By CHRISTINA ANDRONESCU We’ve all experienced it: the primal chaos of a school fight. Cady Heron of “Mean Girls” was right in comparing the high school lunch period to the wild savannas of the African plains. It’s always the same: a stampede rushes toward the action, a jeering crowd clamors to document it and administration […]

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Opinion: Why I believe the United States is slowly falling apart

By RICHARD BUNNER Our country is one of incredible strength and amazing power. However, some of our systems and means of doing things are outdated and illogical for modern times. Our voting system using the electoral college, for example, was constructed in 1804, which is over 200 years ago. Modern presidential voting consists of obtaining […]

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Opinion: Animation is not exclusive to children

By TATUM MAPES Everyone remembers watching cartoons at a young age, whether it be “Spongebob Squarepants” or “Kim Possible.” With bright colors, exaggerated facial features and innocent plots, it was clear that children were the target audience. In recent years, however, the line has been blurred. Many short form animated programs, such as “Steven Universe,” […]

Opinion: Femininity, flaws and female characters — What Captain Marvel got right

Note to reader: Spoilers for Captain Marvel (and many other movies) below By TATUM MAPES Marvel Studios’ 21st cinematic outing, “Captain Marvel,” has taken the world by storm. The film has already passed the $1 billion mark worldwide, with the highest opening weekend gross for a movie with a female lead. While it is a […]

Opinion: Redlands East Valley Campus needs to make the shift to environmental conscientiousness

By LILIAN MOHR American high schools are notorious for their lack of conscientiousness regarding their environmental footprint. From the thousands of pieces of paper that are being used in high school campuses across the United States to trash cans overflowing with prepackaged snacks and sandwiches after the lunch breaks end, there is a definite need […]

Opinion: A brief take on modern politics from someone who will be affected the most

By RICHARD BUNNER Tax fraud, sexual assault, racism—the list goes on and on. All of these subjects have been associated with the current president, Donald J. Trump. As a freshman, I will not be able to vote for quite some time, but I still will be greatly affected by the current and succeeding administrations for […]

Opinion: First impressions matter, especially with news on social media

By MAGGIE SNAVELY When impactful events occur in the world, we immediately look to find out more about what happened on the news. However, we cannot accept everything we read first at face value because, like every other individual on earth, news outlets have opinions too. Particularly biased sources aim to persuade the public to […]

Opinion: Trump’s health care reform will have corporate healthcare casualties

By AVALON SALVADORE With the repeal of Obamacare, a new storm is barreling in President Trump’s health care plan. President Trump is currently proposing a plan that will only last up to three years, an inadequate reform for an inadequate system. Our government wants health care reform, but how can results be expected from their […]

Opinion: The voting age needs to be lowered to benefit future generations

By ANNALYSE YGLESIAS There are countless studies and statistics that convey the potential good in lowering the voting age. If younger people became more involved in politics and the state of world affairs, then it could prove to be overall beneficial to the nation when this large demographic grows more informed and aware. Young people […]