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Follow these simple steps  to give the best gifts ever!

A Three Step Guide for Gift-Giving

Matavin Williams, Reporter Dec 18, 2015

Christmas is getting closer and closer! Whether you’ve been looking for the right gift all year long or have waited until the last minute to start searching, this easy guide is simple and designed to find a gift in a reasonable amount of time. Here...

Not feeling the Christmas spirit this year? No problem!

5 Ways to Get Into the Holiday Spirit

Claudia Santa Anna, Copy-Editor/Reviews Editor Dec 14, 2015

It’s the week before Christmas, but if it wasn’t for the Christmas ads on TV and the flashing neon lights with the Costco-bought blow-up Santa and elves display next door, you wouldn’t have been able to tell. The weather is scorching  its way up...

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Ferguson police officers in riot gear during one of many protests following the death of teenager Michael Brown.

An Analysis of Ferguson PD Dept. of Justice Report

Duncan Hoag, Reporter Jun 18, 2015

The Civil Rights division of the Dept. of Justice (DOJ) released their report on the conduct, or perhaps misconduct, of the Ferguson PD, as well as the flaws in Ferguson’s court system. The entire 102-page report provides a damning criticism of the...

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#itooamwestpotomac: The Microaggression Theory

Nina Raneses, Reporter Jun 18, 2015

In a world regularly called “post-racial” and “progressive,” inequality and stereotyping is embedded in comments in nearly every conversation. These comments are both intentional and unintentional, and we often find ourselves either in the middle...

DEA agents conduct a marijuana raid in Eureka, CA (Courtesy of Humboldt County News)

Hugh vs. the World: the Argument for Legalizing All Drugs

Hugh Moffitt, Opinions Editor May 1, 2015

Marijuana is now legal in four states and the District of Columbia--something that would have seemed impossible in the political climate of ten years ago. Aside from the supposed medicinal value of the plant, the debate for its legalization came about...

Students at University of Oklahoma Protesting Recent Racist Sigma Alpha Epsilon Video. Photo courtesy of news9.com

School Pride and Prejudice: Hatred on College Campuses

Jenelise Sutton, Reporter Mar 13, 2015

College searches-one of the many joys of being a high school Junior. When my parents told me to begin researching schools back in September, I compiled a long list of schools based on size, location, and programs. In concern to the student body, I mostly...

The three editions of the Apple watch

The Apple Watch Won’t Live Up to the Hype

Hugh Moffitt, Opinions Editor Mar 12, 2015

After it was confirmed last year, there has been much speculation on the nature of Apple’s latest release. Yesterday, on March 9th, Apple held a special press event to announce and detail the launch of the Apple Watch. With a price range of $350-$17,000,...

Catcalling in School Must Stop

Catcalling in School Must Stop

Amanda Ghiloni, Reporter Mar 9, 2015

A girl wearing a camisole and cardigan walks down the hall to a chorus of "nice t*ts!" and "hot damn" with whistles filling in between lewd comments. Scenes like this happen everyday in schools around the country, yet there are no programs to put an end...

A Tale of Triumph and Tragedy: King O'Grady III

A Tale of Triumph and Tragedy: King O’Grady III

Brian Cash, Reporter Mar 9, 2015

PLEASE NOTE: This is a satire, and is not meant to be taken seriously.  This is a little look into the great rise and fall of a man yearning to be king, who could not be happy with his fate and took matters into his own hands. His name was Mr. O’Grady....