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Under the Christmas tree and into the kennel

Under the Christmas tree and into the kennel

Animals are often purchased as gifts and later abandoned at shelters.
Megan Bosshart, Staff Writer December 8, 2017

As the holidays kick into gear, children dream of presents, and parents scramble to shop for gifts. For many children, the ideal present is an adorable kitten or a tiny puppy. This romanticized view of...

Art by Zoya Boskovic

Students break the ice across borders

Life at Saint Viator viewed through the eyes of an international student
Elaine Lyu, Staff Writer November 2, 2017

You may find it odd that international students are often found sitting together in Querbes Hall, and in the commons. Recently, I saw a post on website, an Australian asked a question about why international...

Art by Skylar Kim

Unique beauty must overcome conformity

Social media distorts body image and promotes social insecurity
Gianna Licari, Staff Writer November 2, 2017

In a world where lip injections and over-plumped derrières are the norm, it is hard to find a sense of natural beauty. Since 2000, the number of plastic surgeries performed, either invasive or non-surgical,...

Art by Zoya Boskovic

News on Twitter twists fact into fiction

Andrew Johnson, Staff Writer November 2, 2017

Twitter and other social media platforms allow for people from around the world to connect and share ideas. But recently, media  has not had the impact that many would expect of  a platform where news...

Art by Kyungha Kim

Second Amendment proves complex in light of recent shooting

Megan Bosshart, Staff Writer November 2, 2017

Since the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, there have been more than 1,500 mass shootings, including the Las Vegas shooting which occurred just a few weeks ago and killed 59 people, becoming...

Art by Gina Tolan

ANTIFA proves threat to public safety

Violent protests call into question values of democracy
Andrew Johnson, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

Fascism has led to the genocide of people, the destruction of cultures, and the decline of countries. With how destructive fascism is, it is understandable that people would make an organization to go...

Art by Zoya Boskovic

Stars don’t align for equal pay in Hollywood

Drastic gender gap proves inequality in women's salaries
Megan Bosshart, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

This year’s Forbes list of highest paid actors and actresses illustrates the gap between men and women across all industries,but in particular Hollywood. The list, published on August 22, ranks Mark...

Art by Skylar Kim

SeaWorld proves cruel in orca breeding practices

Clair Edens, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

Money. The world is obsessed with it. That's something the world is scared to admit and often won’t admit. In this case, we use animal brutality as an excuse to make money. At the famous tourist spot...

Art by Anna Gorman

Start your life, end the streaks

Deleting snapchat can open up a new world
Greta Zimmerman, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

The increased use of technology has created a dysfunctional human interaction. Talking and creating real human relationships takes effort. Communicative technology has created an illusion that little effort...

Art by Kayla Johnson

As global temperatures warm, risk increases

All aspects of life on Earth affected
Elaine Lyu, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

Have you ever noticed that some beautiful islands have already submerged; or that the temperature in winter is not the same like it in your childhood? Places that used to be abundant in snowfall have frequently...

Art by Gina Tolan

Homework vs. Sleep: Which will you sacrifice?

Timothy Wittich, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

Waking up at an ungodly hour, rushing to school half asleep. Participating in an extra curricular, and then rushing home to finish hours worth of homework. This is the continuous cycle for most high school...

Art by Kenny Yi

Is beauty worth the bunnies?

Animals suffer through cruel beauty industry practices
Grace Zimmerman, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

These days, society obsesses over achieving beauty and perfection through the use of makeup.  It is well-known that these cosmetics used by people all around the world are pricey and getting even more...

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