Clear and Candid: Pay Attention or Pay the Price
CELLPHONES: With our eyes glued to our cellphone screens, we put ourselves and each other in danger. By Amy Wang, Opinions Editor Life moves faster than the updates on your…
Middle School Bans Fun
LIABILITY: Weber Middle School in Long Island, New York bans certain recess activities deemed “dangerous” in fear of future lawsuits. by Valeria Gutierrez, Staff Writer Think back to the simpler…
Unleash the Truth
PROTECTION: Insurance companies drop their homeowner’s insurance for clients with “dangerous” dog breeds. By Valeria Gutierrez, Staff Writer We all want that perfect best friend. A best friend who will…
The “Conscience Clause”
CONTRACEPTION: House Republicans attempt to pass a measure which allows providers of health insurance to choose whether to provide contraceptives. By Chance Ornelas-Skarin, Staff Writer Before the government shutdown, one…
Candid and Clear: Don’t Shut Up About the Shutdown
SHUTDOWN: Congress isn’t budging on the budget, and neither will America. By Amy Wang, Opinions Editor Knock knock! Who’s there? Nobody, because as of October 1, the government shutdown closed…
Candid and Clear: Selling Out Senior Year
SENIORS: The senior assembly was aimed more at wallets than at students. By Amy Wang, Opinions Editor Last Monday, seniors assembled in the gymnasium during fourth period to discuss (not…
Clear and Candid: Reshaping Society
CHANGE: When it comes to change, we decide whether or not it hurts or helps us. By Amy Wang, Opinions Editor Society is that self-righteous soccer mom who spends her…
Illegals Driving Legally
IMMIGRATION: Illegal immigrants receive more concessions in the form of driver’s licenses. By Chance Ornelas-Skarin, Staff Writer Welcome to California, where you can work illegally and get there legally. The…
Above and Beyond
OVERWHELMED: Time constraints at Riverside Poly High School overwork counselors. By Valeria Gutierrez, Staff Writer Feet are tapping, eyes are rolling, phone batteries are draining and mouths are yawning. Next.…
Clear and Candid: Trash
9/16/13 TRASH: Picking up trash is every student’s responsibility. By Amy Wang, Opinions Editor Picture this: Powerade-stained tables scattered with greasy paper trays and empty chip bags. In the background,…