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The Corruption of the Republican Party

The Corruption of the Republican Party

Matthew Kim, Segments Editor January 19, 2021

“If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed...and we will deserve it." It was May of 2016 when Lindsay Graham, then Republican presidential candidate, tweeted this foreboding and prophetic warning....

Violent rioters invading a legislative building in order to protest a legitimate election is neither good nor necessary.

The philosophy of political protest, and why it doesn’t justify the Capitol riots

Sonali Carumbaya, Amadon Editor-in-Chief January 7, 2021

To express his opposition to slavery and the Mexican-American war, Henry David Thoreau refused to pay state poll taxes. The essayist, poet, and philosopher was then thrown into jail, an experience during...

Holiday Gift Guide- Small Businesses Edition

Albertine Combs December 17, 2020

The season of gift giving is just around the corner. However, with the devastation of the Coronavirus pandemic, small businesses need support now more than ever. Make it a twofer when you're shopping this...

Uproot Your Ethics is an example where the creators pursue different interests without being tied to a particular subject.

Stop using the term “discover your passion”.

Elyssa Lieu, Senior Editor December 17, 2020

During our high school career, we inevitably struggle to find out who we are. It’s a time when, unlike middle school, we get to know more about ourselves and our personalities and find what makes us...

Soccer is just one sport that has continued despite the regional order.

Should soccer practices continue, even with the Stay at Home order?

Arissa Leomiti, Staff Writer December 16, 2020

Let’s talk about sports. Unfortunately, with many athletic seasons being postponed or cancelled, it is heartbreaking for these athletes.  However, that does not mean that teams have cancelled practices....

The Weather Channel reported 30 storms in the 2020 record-breaking hurricane season.

Climate change: Natural disasters in Asia

Sunny Liu, Senior Editor December 14, 2020

With COVID-19 being such a prevalent and persistent issue in our minds, it’s no surprise that the pandemic is all we can think of; it’s all over the news and we're constantly reminding ourselves to...

If everyone follows CDC guidelines, perhaps Pleasanton sports can return to practice.

Should Pleasanton teams be practicing right now?

Kennedy Mayo, Senior Staff Writer December 14, 2020

Over the past few weeks, COVID cases have been skyrocketing, especially in Alameda County. Due to the outbreak in Alameda a majority of Fall and Winter sports at Amador have been postponed to later dates...

Even after countless struggles, Christmas holds a special place in peoples tired but sturdy hearts.

Can a quarantine Christmas be celebrated safely?

Parth Mishra, Staff Writer December 12, 2020

As COVID-19 cases erupt exponentially, many people fear that Christmas, a light in many people’s dull at-home lives, will go uncelebrated (or worse, unappreciated) this year. But humans are very cunning...

People funnel money to big businesses when local businesses need some love.

The boycotting of Amazon and fast-fashion: will it make a difference when the holidays come around?

Renna Popli, Junior Editor December 12, 2020

This holiday season, more and more people are realizing the negative effects of large corporations like Amazon and Walmart. They’re bad for the environment, and they take sales away from smaller businesses....

The polarization of the United States: Can our generation ever find a middle ground?

The polarization of the United States: Can our generation ever find a middle ground?

Matthew Kim, Editor December 5, 2020

Democrat or Republican. Liberal or Conservative. In our polarized political climate it feels as if our political leanings precede our identity as Americans. Even amidst victory by a president elect who...

“It’s pronounced Kam-a-la!

“It’s pronounced Kam-a-la!”

Soumya Rangan, Staff Writer November 13, 2020

Following the recent win by the Democratic Party, people around America have been wondering how to pronounce the new VP-Elect, Kamala Harris’s name. This speculation is justified, but in some cases,...

COVID-19 Testing is the key to flattening the curve. Please remember to wear a mask or stay home!

My Experience Testing for COVID-19

Casey Chang, Infographics Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2020

Friday, July 31st to Wednesday, August 5th It began around 9:05 p.m. Friday night with a small sore throat. At first, I believed it was nothing to worry about. But being the paranoid person I am,...

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