Everyday and all the time, people are judging, whether it has to do with race, religion, sexuality, appearance, or certain beliefs. If one judges, it means that they are not 100% tolerant. Tolerance is the ability to endure or feel sympathy for beliefs and practices differing from one’s own. Many people face discrimination, abuse, and…
[ Editor’s Column]Your Passion vs. Your Parents
America’s top ten salary jobs are all STEM majors. As a college student, many are likely to apply for engineering majors even if their passion has to do with fine art. Many students these days constantly struggle with finding what they should do with their lives. And therefore, people majoring in art, journalism, and humanities…
Why Finals Shouldn’t Exist
December begins the holiday season: a time of festivity and joy, gifts and celebration. We indulge ourselves in delicious food and pile our houses with decorations, all in hazy excitement for the upcoming holidays. Especially for students, December brings the conclusion of first semester, an indication of a three-week-break that follows. With heightened excitement, students…
Prop 7: Making DST Year Round in California
On November 6th, millions around the nation voted for new changes to the country on what is known as Election Day in America. It is always held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November and a day the country looks forward to for possible changes to the nation. One of the few…
[JJSR Highlights]Does Homework Harm or Help Students?
How often is it that parents actually get to talk to their kids? When students get home from school, most of the time, they go straight to their rooms to complete their homework. Although homework is very important, helpful, and beneficial to our students in this generation, there can be some negative aspects as well…
A Last Minute Thriller for Win Number Two In League
Amid the performances from the Dance Company and Pep Squad in anticipation for the results of homecoming queen, the Brahmas pulled out a close game, proving victorious against the Ontario Jaguars with a final score of 21-14. Both junior Dylan Karanickolas and senior Jeremiah Chukwudobe had noteworthy performances, recording 225 passing yards and 76 rushing…
2018 JSA Fall State
On November 10th, I attended the Junior State of America Fall Convention with my school’s JSA chapter, where students build leadership skills, learn civil debate, and strengthen their engagement with each other through volunteering and activism. JSA chapters serve as the center of political awareness at high schools throughout the country. During this…
[Editor’s Column]Evanston Residents and Visitors React to Potential Gun Control Method
Less than six months into 2018, there were 23 school shootings where someone was injured or killed, averaging out to more than one shooting a week, according to CNN. While none of these occurred in Illinois, gun scares were prevalent. A teenager fired shots at Dixon High School in northern Illinois on May 16th, and…
A New Status Quo in the North Korea-United States Standoff
It might be hard to believe, considering the very real possibility of nuclear war just last summer, but the last time North Korea conducted a nuclear missile test was just over a year ago: November 28, 2017. That doesn’t necessarily mean that the country hasn’t stopped developing its nuclear program, however – evidence has shown…
Are Electric Scooters Our Next Urban Transportation?
No one wants to be stuck on heavy traffic while going to school, work, or even the grocery store. However in urban areas, electric scooters can solve this hurdle. Electric scooters might rise as our next urban transportation, because they are lightweight, capable of speeding up to 15 miles per hour, and…