There are two main reasons I am pro-life. The first and most important reason is all in the title–life. The process of human life begins at conception and it’s proposterous that someone can argue that the “real” beginning is some arbitrary point dictated by the Supreme Court. In his speech [...]
If and when a terrorist attack is launched on American soil, our country reacts without hesitation with unlimited resources and power, not stopping till the guilty are hunted down. But what is our country doing to prevent such horrors from plaguing our country? What are we doing to stop gun [...]
Residents of San Mateo who enjoy the city’s downtown area have most likely, at one point, seen Mr. Ross Foti’s truck driving past, usually on his way to Planned Parenthood. Mr. Foti’s truck is noticeable due to its decorations: blown up poster-sized photographs of bloody fetuses. His favorite activity in [...]
Whether you call them closed-minded or headstrong, most people won’t change their minds about what they believe in, especially after developing an opinion over many years. However after reading an article by Judge Andrew Napolitano, a contributor of Fox News, my opinions about immigration have changed—and yours might too. In [...]
As students finished the last Mateo Madness test in tutorial this month, some wondered, was it worth it? Seniors in particular were inclined to grudge the tests since they won’t have to take the STAR tests in April, so they don’t see the point in preparing. “It’s a burden to [...]
Anyone shopping in San Francisco better come prepared—with their own reusable bags. San Francisco implemented the first ban in the nation on plastic bags in 2007. The goal was to reduce waste and to create a more sustainable environment. Now, in 2013, San Mateo is considering a similar ban on [...]
Every school has a common dress code to keep certain body parts of both genders covered. Those are the basic rules students can easily follow: wear clothes that don’t reveal cleavage, don’t sag your pants, etc. But now, certain shirt designs are banned by the administration and cannot be worn. [...]
The state of Massachusetts has a unique way to address overweight kids that has drawn a lot of attention. Massachusetts sends letters to parents calling their kids fat. Meanwhile, state government of California is thinking to do the same thing with about one-third of children overweight, they currently calling for [...]
While banning plastic bags is backed by honorable intention, it is irresponsible, unhealthy, and unnecessary. Stating that banning plastic bags is wrong because the government shouldn’t regulate our behavior is not enough of an argument in this case, because of the negative environmental effects of plastic bags. Taking that into [...]
“Yeah, I think so, because it shows how you stand on the topic. The more people that get involved, the more things will change over time.” – Taylor Doi, freshman
“Just shows their opinion, but it’s not effective.” – Kristin Decker, sophomore
“It just states how the person feels, but it doesn’t do much.” – Carlo Aguilar , junior
"It states how you feel, but I don’t see it that much anymore on my newsfeed.” – Cami Mauricio, senior
“I think it would invite explanation and raise awareness.” – Ms. Burke, teacher
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