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Opinion: The way we are taught politics is inefficient

Aiden Jiang, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

“So, what do you like about Trump anyway?” I asked my dad one evening during dinner.  “I like Trump’s policies, he has really boosted our economy. Biden has made it worse than ever,” he said.  “But...

Opinion: The Power of Bilingualism for Immigrant Children

Angel Barahona, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

In a melting pot like the United States, the debate over language acquisition among immigrant children is not just a matter of linguistic proficiency or even cultural preservation and identity. As globalization...

Opinión: El Poder Del Bilingüismo Para Los Niños Inmigrantes

Angel Barahona, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

En una sociedad tan diversa como la de los Estados Unidos, el debate sobre el aprendizaje del idioma entre los hijos de inmigrantes  es más que solamente un asunto de capacidad lingüística, identidad...

Opinion: Don’t Stand by Genocide: Israel’s Inhumane Invasion of Gaza

Angel Barahona, Staff Writer March 18, 2024

On October 7, 2023, Hamas, recognized by the US as a terrorist organization, initiated a major assault on Israel. They launched rockets and sent armed militants to attack civilian areas, resulting in over...

Opinion: You Should Dislike Yourself

Aiden Jiang, Staff Writer March 18, 2024

Back during Valentine’s week—a long, LONG time ago for certain people like me—you may remember couples, chocolate, and hearts appearing in every store, with you obsessing and worrying about how best...

Opinión: La inhumana invasión israelí de Gaza

Angel Barahona, Staff Writer March 18, 2024

El 7 de octubre de 2023, Hamás, reconocido por los EE.UU. como organización terrorista, inició un gran ataque contra Israel. Lanzaron cohetes y mandaron militantes armados para atacar zonas civiles,...

Opinion: Final’s Schedule

Angel Barahona, Staff Writer February 12, 2024

Less than a month ago, the first semester for the 2023-24 school year ended after the long-dreaded finals week, which came a week after winter break. Although most students—myself included— breathed...

Opinion: Border Separation

Myldret Vazquez, Business Manager February 12, 2024

The policies surrounding family separation at the U.S.- Mexican border, enacted under Trump in 2017, continue the narrative that immigrant people should be criminalized and excluded. The policies say that...

Opinión: Ciudadanía por Nacimiento

Angel Barahona, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

En el segundo debate de las primarias republicanas del 27 de septiembre, el empresario y comentarista político Vivek Ramaswamy hizo eco de la postura del ex presidente Donald Trump sobre la ciudadanía...

Opinion: Birthright Citizenship

Angel Barahona, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

In the second Republican primary debate on September 27, entrepreneur, political commentator, and presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy echoed former President Donald Trump’s stance on birthright citizenship,...

Editorial: Ramos Abuses His Power

Editorial: Ramos Abuses His Power

Editorial Board September 28, 2023

Clerk Joe Ramos of the Hayward Unified School Board abused his power when he attacked LGBTQ+ people. Ramos defended his actions with his religious beliefs and claimed he spoke for the entire “Latin community.”...

Editorial: Mt. Eden Lockdown Pains Community

Editorial Board June 8, 2023

Around 2:30 on May 18, Mt. Eden High School initiated a lockdown. The lockdown was due to an altercation near Costco leading to a police response. The administration encountered communication errors, lacked...

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