OPINION: Halo Infinite Microtransactions Take Things Too Far
When the multiplayer for “Halo Infinite” launched on Nov. 15, it marked the next highly-anticipated title in the “Halo” franchise. The hype was well-warranted, as the game plays like a […]
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OPINION: the Why and How of the Astroworld Tragedy
Note: This story includes quotes that contain vulgar language. It has been just around two weeks since the Astroworld tragedy occurred in Houston, where 10 people lost their lives and […]
OPINION: Misinformation and Our Local Election
The 2021 general election was nearly two weeks ago. That means that for many places around the country, results have been in for a while, with Seattle and King County […]
OPINION: Anxiety Rampant in Seattle
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey conducted a new survey from Sept. 29 to Oct. 11. In this, 54.5 percent of surveyed adults from King, Pierce and Snohomish counties […]
OPINION: Washington Looks to Eliminate Daylight Savings Time
Today at 2 a.m, our clocks moved back an hour. For you sleep-deprived students, it means an extra hour of sleep. But on March 14, you’ll have to turn the […]
OPINION: The Current State of Journalism
In the past two decades with the rise of the internet and social media, the way we gather news and information has changed drastically. In 2007, iPhones introduced themselves to […]
OPINION: AT&T, OANN and Misinformation
Last year feels like it was a lifetime away. We were all at home because of the pandemic, people were hoarding toilet paper and seemingly everyone was making whipped coffee […]
OPINION: Why is Food in the U.S. Considered Untrustworthy?
Every country has different standards for its food. In many other countries, it is a common belief that food in America is too processed, unhealthy, and full of chemicals. These […]
OPINION: Tips on How to Ace Your Upcoming SAT/ACT
For many, this upcoming school year marks an important time in their academic journey. Throughout the year, multiple standardized tests will be held such as the PSAT, SAT, ACT and […]
OPINION: Washington State’s Vaccine Lottery May Not Be Perfect, But It Works
As if the experience we’ve had with COVID-19 in the past one and a half years hasn’t already been bizarre enough, we now have the possibility of winning a cash […]
OPINION: Organizations are Making Pride Month About Themselves
I woke up on June 1 and went to Instagram. I saw all these rainbows on my phone screen and saw lots of organizations using the “love is love” phrase. […]
OPINION: Biden’s Policies are Bad for America
Is half a century in career politics enough to prepare someone for the presidency? Apparently not, as Biden’s agenda isn’t rooted in reality and is already proving detrimental for Americans. […]
OPINION: What Not To Do on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday to celebrate the lives lost in service. It is celebrated on the last Monday of May and has been observed since 1868. Although Memorial […]
OPINION: Trumpism is Here to Stay in American Politics
Representative Liz Cheney, ever since January 6, has been one of the most outspoken critics of former President Donald Trump. She has consistently denounced the former President’s actions as being […]
OPINION: It’s Time to Stop Being Influenced by Influencers
Using social media is pretty straightforward: pose, edit, post. Millions of people around the world are posing, editing, and posting like it’s a competition. At the head of this movement […]
OPINION: My Second Time With Coronavirus and Why You Should Vaccinate
The first time I had COVID-19, I didn’t know what was happening. It was early March 2020, and I remember thinking that my mononucleosis from years earlier had returned. I […]
OPINION: School Control has Become too Invasive
The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could impact every student in the nation. The case involves 14-year-old cheerleader Brandi Levy in Pennsylvania. She tried out to be a […]
OPINION: Biden’s Bill is a Resolution to Solve Tomorrow’s Problems Today
Infrastructure is the talk of the town in Washington D.C., as President Biden and his party continue to unveil new components of his infrastructure bill. The president’s 2.2 trillion dollar […]
OPINION: The Devil Went Down to Utah
So… we need to talk. Just this Wednesday, Senator Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah, called the national voting rights legislation H.R.1 a bill “written in hell by the devil […]
OPINION: Forget Waldo, Where’s Biden?
Every presidential administration has promised transparency and accountability, but controversies, scandals and hidden agendas have seemed to be inseparable from the White House since George Washington and won’t be going […]