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43 year old Shakira (left) and 50 year old Jennifer Lopez (right) wore their ambitious outfits at Super Bowl LIV’s halftime show, demonstrating their culture, bodies, and talents. Fair use: Instagram

Should the Super Bowl halftime show have a warning?

February 24, 2020

Left to right: Juniors Avery Swickard, Paige Waiduck, and Lily Waldman enjoying their “Galentine's Day” dinner together. Photo by Delilah Coe

Valentine’s Day: Why we should take away the pressure

February 17, 2020

Not only does eating a Pescatarian diet provide cardiovascular health benefits and positive environmental effects, but it is also a rich source of vitamins, helps eyesight, and strengthens lungs. Fair use: Pinterest

Why I became Pescatarian…and why you should too

January 25, 2020

The lineup for Best Director nominees is entirely male, despite Lulu Wang and Greta Gerwig being widely anticipated to receive nominations for directing at the 2020 Oscars. Fair use: Instagram

The Oscars say farewell to female directors

January 20, 2020

Mental health problems among young adults have been on an alarming rise in recent years. A study by NPR noted a steeper hike in reports of mental distress, depression, and suicidal thoughts among teens and young adults than in people of other ages. Photo illustration by Saanya Zaidi

Should students be given mental health days off?

January 15, 2020

Senior Sarah Puscas wears the black long sleeve shirt under her uniform blouse during the first few weeks this new policy has been in effect. Photo by Megan Mallie

Opinion: Mercy’s dress code should be less strict

December 6, 2019

Junior Grace Boji stuck in the middle of a political debate with family members at Thanksgiving dinner. Photo illustration by Rachael Salah

Why talk politics on Thanksgiving?

November 29, 2019

Cars swerve as they lose maneuverability and road friction because of the snow and ice. Fair use: Creative Commons

Take it slow when it snows

November 21, 2019

Teenage girls tend to compare their own bodies to the perfectly edited bodies of social media influencers. Photo illustration by Abby Shaw

Negative social media influencers

November 6, 2019

Junior Avery Swickard stresses about her grades and not being able to see them during the school day. Photo by Delilah Coe

Powerschool powered off

October 17, 2019

Having teachers evaluated by the students would give the high school administration an idea of how the students feel about their teachers. Photo illustration by Clare Jones

Should teachers be graded just as students?

October 12, 2019

One of the most popular social media apps is Snapchat and it has taken over the lives of many teenagers by sucking away their time through their phone. Photo by Isabelle Sawicki

Snapping away

October 8, 2019

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