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Opinion: Baby “dire wolves” are making headlines across the scientific community, but is de-extinction really the miracle science it’s made out to be?

In October 2024, three dire wolf pups were born in a successful de-extinction project helmed by Colossal Biosciences, located in Dallas, Texas. The pups include two boys, Romulus and Remus, and a girl ...
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Gun threats, bathroom fights, community outrage: Why school safety is becoming a big deal

There was a hush in the room as Manhattan Beach Middle School teacher Elizabeth Laffoon approached the podium in the crowded MBUSD board room in March. Students, parents and educators filled every ...
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Opinion: The evolution of cheerleading stereotypes

If you were to imagine what any cheerleader would look like, I assume you would picture a ditsy, popular bully. If you were looking to cast one for your high school dramedy, you’d likely go with ...
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Opinion: A Crisis of Trust in the Information Age

Among the many reasons for weakening democracy around the world is “the profound change that’s taking place in how we communicate and consume information,” warns former President Obama. Schools play ...
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Column: Breaking barriers: The struggles of Latinx and Asian students in the U.S. education system

Hailing from Korea, I was always fascinated by stories of the American Dream, where anyone could rise to the greatest through education, hard work, and determination. I was captivated by tales of ...
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A real-life Jurassic Park, sort of: A company’s attempts to de-extinct animals using gene-editing technology.

Although the wooly mammoth is something out of the Natural History Museum, an American biotechnology company is currently attempting to de-extinct animals once thought lost to time. Colossal ...
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Review: How ‘Pride and Prejudice’ has stood the test of time

It is a truth universally acknowledged that “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen, the romantic and satirical love story between the intelligent Elizabeth Bennet and the forthright Mr. Darcy, has ...
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Column: High school transition: Hardships and solutions

The transition from middle school to high school is a critical point in a student’s academic journey. It’s a period marked by a whirlwind of challenges and adjustments that can deeply impact a young ...
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Is Corporate Social Responsibility Good Business?

Anyone who has turned on the television in recent years will recognize this scene: a company with a questionable track record launches some flashy initiative spotlighting the rescue of polar bears or ...
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Opinion: The rise of dark romance and the controversies behind it

CONTENT WARNING: The article and sources below contain references to items of a sexual nature. Reader discretion is advised. Booktok —the reading community on the social media app TikTok— has shaped ...
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Inside Syracuse University’s Loud & Clear and Rhythmic: A Look at New York’s Young Creatives

Amidst the clear-cut New York scene, Syracuse University stands as an academically diverse institution, highlighted by its extremely successful media show, “Orange Television Network.” OTN boasts its ...
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Barrier to Care: The challenges faced by undocumented immigrants in accessing healthcare

Every day, the U.S. healthcare system — public and private — largely excludes undocumented immigrants, depriving millions of access to critical healthcare services. Exclusion from federal healthcare ...