A Tale of Two Countries
March 27, 2013 • Jonathan Choi, Co-Opinion/News Editor
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
On February 12th, just over a month ago, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) tested two separate nuclear warheads underground. Just a month before, Kim Jong-Un, Kim Jong Il’s successor, sent the go-ahead for the ‘peaceful’ launch of a ‘civilian’ satellite into space, a move widely... Read more »
The Race to the Mirror
December 6, 2012 • Kiana Schmitt, News/Opinion Editor
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
As the hype of this year’s election dies down—and for some ultra-conservatives, their final bags are being packed to move to Canada (for most, it has already been accepted that our country will be governed for another four years by Barack Obama)—I can’t help but reflect upon what I observed these... Read more »
Editorial: Windows 8 — Yay or Nay?
November 14, 2012 • Brandon Tsao, Technology Editor
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
Microsoft made a big leap with its newest operating system, Windows 8. If you are a religious Microsoft follower, you probably already downloaded the Consumer Preview many months ago, which, as the name suggests, allowed users to preview the look and feel of Windows 8. If you haven’t, you might... Read more »
Should the Death Penalty Stay Alive?
November 7, 2012 • Chika Ojukwu (Keep the Death Penalty) and Zirwa Kainat (Do Away With the Death Penalty)
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
California Proposition 34 came before the voters on Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 and failed 47.2% “Yes” to 52.8% “No” thus keeping the ruling of the death penalty a possibility in California courts. The following arguments are presented debating whether the death penalty should... Read more »
Editorial: The Israeli Question
November 1, 2012 • Jonathan Choi, Co-News and Opinion Editor
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
On October 24th, approximately eighty or more rockets were fired into Israeli border. Hamas, an anti-Israeli terrorist group based in Syria claimed responsibility for the attack. According to The Bulletin, the attack was “the heaviest bombardment on the area in months.” At the same time, Israeli... Read more »
Rivals Discuss Terrorism and Plans for Future
September 26, 2012 • Connor Ji, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
On September 11, 2012, both Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama expressed their sorrow for those who lost their lives during the attacks eleven years ago. It should be noted that each of these two candidates used the opportunity to make the situation advantageous for himself. Looking to win voters... Read more »
How To Solve Trolling: West High’s Kyptonite
May 6, 2012 • Grant Torre, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
In today’s world, any individual regardless or age, race, or credibility, can take to the Internet to voice their opinions eternally hidden by the world-wide-web’s veil of anonymity. While the freedom of speech has been ever valued by society, a large number of teenagers are taking to social... Read more »
3rd Time’s a Charm…or a Burden
March 7, 2012 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
Freshman year is a breeze. Sophomore year is a blur. As for junior year, it is a major burden. Filled with AP testing, SAT/ACT preparation, and college contemplation, one can easily see why the common perception of junior year is that it is the most difficult year in high school. Students... Read more »
School Uniforms: A Perfect Solution
February 21, 2012 • Carly Saber, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
When students hear the phrase “school uniforms” they are immediately filled with anger. The idea of wearing khaki pants and a hideously colored polo with their school insignia scares students into believing that they are becoming too ‘preppy’. Students also find it crushing that they are losing... Read more »
Four-Day School Weeks: Pro or Con?
January 20, 2012 • Carly Saber (Pro)
Chika Ojukwu (Con), Staff Writers
Filed under Opinion/Editorial, Top Stories
PRO A four-day school week is something that would greatly benefit students. With shorter weeks class days would have to be longer in order to keep up with the required learning hours per week given by the state. However, this would keep teachers from having to rush through their assignments and lessons... Read more »
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