Issue VI: Nov. 20, 2015 |
OPINION
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Print Magazine: Dec. 11, 2015
Next online issue: Jan. 22, 2015 |
Point/Counterpoint: Choose Your Language Carefully
French Expands OptionsBy MATTHEW MIKAILOV and DAVID MIKHAIL
It is not unreasonable to assume that all those who think about their language choices in the long term choose Spanish. The simple reasoning is such: Spanish is slowly but surely surrounding our lives. And in thinking of all the possibilities using Spanish, many overlook all of the possibilities with French . . . |
Spanish is More PracticalBy AARRON ANDREAS and ANDRES DOWNEY
Throughout a high school career students are tasked with taking a foreign language class. However, there is one question: Spanish or French? We will provide the evidence, the facts, the so called “concrete details” to show you why you should take Spanish instead of French . . . |
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Column: Success is Earned, Not GivenLive To Inspire
By LAYLA ABBAS Are you ever discouraged on the road to following your dreams because of the lack of money, support from others, or even the doubt contained within yourself? Well I am here to inform you, yes you, that your opportunities are endless. It does not matter how financially equipped you happen to be or not be, pursuing your dreams is possible, but takes an unremitting amount of work. I am going to share with you a true story, about a group of boys . . . Rap Music is Not DeadBy RYAN ARANDA
Today, rap music is widely criticized by many people across the country, who hate on the genre’s continual loss of appeal over the years. There are numerous hip hop fans who are disappointed with the failure of young new artists to reflect similar styles of “old school” rappers such as Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., and many others. I am here to say that rap is still very much alive . . . |
Conscientious Objectors: Muhammad Ali
By LAYLA ABBAS
Conscientious objectors by definition are people who refuse to participate in wars because of their moral and religious beliefs. One of the most famous conscientious objector examples occurred over 48 years ago. His life motto, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” was exactly how he overcame this challenging obstacle that caused him trouble.
Muhammad Ali, a champion heavyweight boxer refused to be inducted into the United States Army on April 28, 1967 because of religious reasons. Muhammad Ali thought, why would he go to war if “[He] ain’t got no quarrel with the Viet Cong.” Muhammad Ali mentioned that his Islamic beliefs prohibit him from participating in military service . . .
Conscientious objectors by definition are people who refuse to participate in wars because of their moral and religious beliefs. One of the most famous conscientious objector examples occurred over 48 years ago. His life motto, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” was exactly how he overcame this challenging obstacle that caused him trouble.
Muhammad Ali, a champion heavyweight boxer refused to be inducted into the United States Army on April 28, 1967 because of religious reasons. Muhammad Ali thought, why would he go to war if “[He] ain’t got no quarrel with the Viet Cong.” Muhammad Ali mentioned that his Islamic beliefs prohibit him from participating in military service . . .