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Reporters from Ukraine exhibit true journalism

Reporters from Ukraine exhibit true journalism
The Associated Press’ correspondents reveal how fleeting the free press really is.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor March 21, 2022

Two journalists from The Associated Press published an astonishing piece telling the story of their escape from Mariupol, Ukraine. While reporting there, they passed many Russian checkpoints, captured images of burning buildings and bodies and disguised themselves as surgeons to avoid the Russians who...

The mask hypocrisy continues

The mask hypocrisy continues
People with authority and influence continue to hold double standards on COVID-19 restrictions—two years later.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor February 18, 2022

It is easy to make the rules—but it is difficult to follow them. When Super Bowl LVI was hosted in the freshly minted SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California last weekend, the stadium announced it was going to hand out KN95 masks to all attendees—fans would be required to wear the masks throughout...

Biden’s first year was a disaster

Biden’s first year was a disaster
At the one-year mark, the president’s approval ratings are at an all-time low.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 24, 2022

After one year in the oval office, President Joe Biden received a failing approval rating from citizens of the United States, the New York Post reports. With countless cargo ships  full of supplies still stuck off the coast of California and inflation rates reaching a 40-year high, many voters became...

Taiwan must stand against Chinese aggression

Taiwan must stand against Chinese aggression
Americans should support Taiwan’s fight for freedom.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 22, 2021

Taiwan is feeling the birth pains of independence. Over the past few years, they have grown in their pursuit of freedom from Chinese rule. Officially, Taiwan is a Chinese territory, however, its people are ready to take the first steps toward sovereignty.  The United States has supplied special operations...

Coronavirus? Yes, it’s serious.

The coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China caused several residents to retreat into their homes to avoid contamination.
Students from Wuhan, China describe the virus’s harrowing impacts from beginning to now.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor February 8, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 6, 2020).  A mysterious illness discovered in Dec. 2019 has now killed 565 people and infected over 28,273 globally, according to CNN. As the severity of the 2019 nov-coronavirus increases rapidly in China, the unexpected disease has impacted...

Columnists should not hesitate to condemn terrorists

Columnists should not hesitate to condemn terrorists
An unhealthy level of disdain for President Trump can lead to an un-American mindset.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer November 6, 2019

Whether it is President Donald Trump’s outrageous and unnecessary tweets, childish name-calling or high-level of arrogance, there’s no question he has a fair share of imperfections. While it is alright to not like him, some people have taken it to the extreme.  Last week, Abu Bakhr al-Baghdadi,...

The party who cried impeachment

The party who cried impeachment
To impeach or not to impeach? While it should be considered, there is not enough evidence to move forward with impeachment proceedings.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) September 25, 2019

Another day, another impeachment charge. Since President Trump took office in 2016, it seems like every few months a new scandal arises, begging inquiries of impeachment. This should not come as a surprise, given Trump’s shady morals, and this time much of the American public is over it. Robert...

Covington high school students are the latest victims of fake news

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After jumping the gun with an uncontextualized video, some doubled down even when presented with conflicting evidence.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor January 24, 2019

Following the initial coverage and ensuing fiery denunciation of MAGA hat-wearing, Covington Catholic high school students by CNN, the condemnation has been largely reduced to mere journalistic opportunism. Instead of fact-checking the situation, ensuring accurate reporting of a complicated situation,...

Embark on a quest for truth in a biased time

Embark on a quest for truth in a biased time
New allegations linking Trump with Russia hold no basis in fake news.
Christian Collett, Writer April 12, 2017
New allegations linking Trump with Russia hold no basis in fake news.

That Time I… was thrown into conservative chaos

Courtesy of Brooke Carlucci
In attending CPAC, I never thought I would see so many contrasting views on conservatism.
Brooke Carlucci, Writer March 8, 2017
In attending CPAC, I never thought I would see so many contrasting views on conservatism.

Free the press

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Corporate media perpetuates illusions of free press.
Justin Yun, Writer February 16, 2016
Corporate media perpetuates illusions of free press.