Book banning or censorship of information is often thought to be practiced mostly by authoritarian governments. However the reprehensible practice of banning books is even practiced in the United States, and absolutely has to...
The nicotine industry has changed a lot since the days of Hollywood actors endorsing cigarette brands, but one thing still holds true: large and influential tobacco companies, like Marlboro, Newport and Camel are not going anywhere....
As a junior, college is always on my mind. I’m always studying in my free time to bring up my GPA, preparing for the SAT or scrolling through Naviance looking at which colleges would be a good fit for me. I’ve considered following...
There are 2.2 million people in the U.S. prison system today. That’s about 25% of the world’s prison population held in a country that holds only 5% of the world’s population, according to the American Psychological Association....
There is a dangerous notion haunting the Democratic Party that voters can afford to settle and disagree with a presidential candidate as long as they stand the best chance at defeating President Trump. In essence, choosing the...
In the next 10 years, seven thousand students from the Austin Independent School District (AISD) are expected to leave the district in favor of a charter school, an alternative school or an alternative district. AISD has claimed...
In America, Thanksgiving is considered a day of celebration, but it can be a bit unclear as to what Americans are celebrating. President Lincoln proclaimed the holiday as a day to encourage American unity in the midst of the Civil...
Many Americans assume impeachment results in the removal of the President or another elected official from office. Recently, it has been muddled in the murky waters of political rhetoric that inhibit basic civic understanding...
As you have most likely noticed, many students haven't been wearing their IDs. Even I am guilty of forgetting it at home or leaving it in my backpack. But in the past 10 years, threats and violence towards schools have become...
In a time when school shootings are at an all-time high, there has been considerable pressured applied to school districts to help make students feel safe on campus. Due to concerns surrounding school safety, officials in LASA’s...
Politicians from both parties promise change but rarely deliver. They are elected on the promise of change but later reveal they are committed to preserving the status quo. While they may vote on legislation, it becomes clear...
For many teenagers, cafeteria food is a staple of the high school experience. A cheap and easy way to fill up, some students find it easier to get school-provided lunches than to bring their own from home. Being such a large part...
