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While there are some risks of outdoor dining, people can take safety precautions to decrease exposure to COVID-19.

Is outdoor dining safe?

Aidan Bohen, Staff Writer February 22, 2021

As millions of Americans begin to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, it's a giant step into returning back to normal life. But masks and social distancing are still a must.  Small businesses took a giant...

We hope by taking precautions carefully that we will be able to return to school and have some normalcy back.

The question on returning to school: Face-Off

River Johnson and Arissa Leomiti February 15, 2021

Since the PUSD Student Town Hall on February 3rd, there has been much talk of the possibilities of returning to school in-person this semester. Should we wait for everyone to get vaccinated during the...

Best Gifts from Small Businesses

Best Gifts from Small Businesses

Albertine Combs, Editor February 13, 2021

With Valentine’s day right around the corner, here are three perfect small businesses to shop for your last minute gifts! With pandemic going on, it’s more important than ever to support local businesses!...

The Capitol Hill riots displayed the polarization of America, which remains even after Trump has left office.

What are the ripple effects of Trump’s presidency?

Erika Yan, Staff Writer February 3, 2021

After Donald Trump lost the reelection a few weeks ago, rioters stormed Capitol Hill, displaying the growing divide between our political parties. This crowd was made up of pro-Trump supporters, falsely...

While much has been done to combat the gender inequality gap, wages remain lacking in action despite the attention drawn to them.

Women lose more jobs than men in 2020

Soumya Rangan, Staff Writer February 1, 2021

After the pandemic forced us into lockdown across the country, the disparity between races has only increased. However, a greater inequality has been shown time and time again. Women constantly get the...

A tie in the Senate is uncommon, but not unprecedented.

Why it’s annoying to hear that the Democrats now control the Senate

Erika Yan, Staff Writer January 28, 2021

After two Democratic senators, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, won the Senate election in Georgia, the Senate is now split 50-50 between Democrats and Republicans. In this case, the tie-breaking vote is...

Every streaming service has its perks, with prices ranging from $5.99 to $64.99 a month.

Which streaming service is best for its price?

Albertine Combs, Junior Editor January 27, 2021

With the coronavirus leaving everyone in quarantine, people spending time watching and binging tv shows and movies have increased drastically.  “My consumption of media has gone up by a crazy amount...

Wearing a mask has become an everyday habit for people.

Will we be wearing masks for years?

Aidan Bohen, Staff Writer January 27, 2021

The change of wearing masks daily was introduced as the coronavirus began to infect millions. Wearing masks is a must in public places to try to slow the spread of the virus. But how long will the public...

Unlawful protests destroy American democracy when violence arises.

How unlawful protests harm our democracy

Leila Touati, Senior Editor January 24, 2021

After the capitol riot on January 6th and the continuing protests in Portland, Oregon, unlawful protests are harming the American democracy. So how exactly are protests like the ones seen on the news costing...

There are many reasons for the statehood of D.C. with security being one of them.

National Security Failure on January 6th: would have D.C. statehood helped?

Sharan Robinson, Staff Writer January 21, 2021

Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, was aggressively invaded on January 6th by protestors angry with the election of  President Biden to office. The actions were done with the idea that...

With the capitol riots cementing Trumps reputation as a rabble rouser, successive social media giants like Twitter and Facebook have moved to ban his accounts.

Why would tech companies censor Trump?

Elyssa Lieu, Senior Editor January 21, 2021

With the newly-inaugurated President Biden now residing in office, it’s clear that the public of America are no longer willing to entertain the absurdity of Trump’s actions. The same hasn’t always...

When going to your local grocery store, make sure to look for meat from reliable farms, for the animal’s health and yours.

Why decreasing your meat consumption should be on your 2021 resolution list

Jasmine Andrea, Junior Editor January 20, 2021

Meat is a crucial part of many diets and even lifestyles. But the controversy over its impact on the environment as well as human health is important to understand. Treatment of animals The obvious concern...

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