Culture is not a prop
“I just gotta be careful to not like, disrespect the culture– Japan’s all about the respect,” Logan Paul said in a recent video he uploaded during a trip to Japan. Logan Paul, a daily...
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Allegations against Aziz Ansari demonstrate need for better education
Embed from Getty Images An anonymous young woman accused Aziz Ansari of pressuring her into sexual situations in an article posted a week ago in the online publication “Babe.” The response has been polarizing...
Backing out of Paris Agreement endangers us all
It started with scrubbing any records of climate change off of federal agencies’ websites. Now, President Trump is close to breaking the environmental boundary that protects our world from famine, uncontrollable weather, and temperatures...
New law will help to lessen stigma around menstruation
With the passage of state bill HB3215 in August, Illinois has mandated that schools with students in grades 6 through 12 provide feminine hygiene products for free in girls’ bathrooms. This legislation, which will...
Reckless driving makes first lot unsafe
School has only been in session for a few months, yet there have already been multiple minor accidents in Conant’s parking lot. Of course, everyone makes mistakes, but many scrapes could be avoided if...
Homework-free weekend would give seniors time to focus on future
Every student looks forward to their senior year and all the fun it entails, from toga day to senior prom. Parents, neighbors, and siblings repeat the cliche “junior year is the hardest and once...
Taking a stand by taking a knee
Embed from Getty Images #TakeAKnee. Those three simple words have, rightfully so, taken the country by storm. The attention many professional athletes have gained by kneeling during the national anthem has resulted in a...
Bullet journal your way to success
If you’ve been on Instagram or Pinterest lately, odds are you’ve come across pictures of meticulously organized notebooks and calendar pages decorated with whimsical drawings and bright colors. At first glance, they might look...
Face-Off: Is required volunteer work an enriching experience?
Every year, seniors scramble to secure an LCAP position, NHS members work hard to get volunteer hours, and underclassmen begin to think about ways to get involved or get Harper Promise Hours. Volunteering is...
Education law funnels state funds away from public schools
It’s no secret that the Illinois public education system lacks stability. With Teacher’s Union disputes and lack of appropriate state funding– a mere $215 million for over 300,000 students– the Chicago Public Schools system (CPS)...
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