BY LUKE HARRIS STAFF WRITER Some people dive into swimming pools headfirst. I prefer to dip my toes in the water, hoping for the right temperature. The online whirlpool of social media always felt too hot for me. It took…
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BY STEVEN ZHOU STAFF WRITER In recent months, major universities such as CalTech and the University of California system have announced plans to go “test-blind,” where standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT will no longer be considered in…
BY LAURA SWIHART STAFF WRITER In an election cycle dominated by horse-race reporting and campaign ads, American political polarization has surged to the forefront. Though many believe the stakes are higher now than ever before, bitter polarization prior to an…
BY SAVANNAH MARTINCIC STAFF WRITER When we talk about equality in sports, testosterone levels aren’t usually part of the conversation. But the regulation of testosterone, which is found in both male and female athletes, is a dangerous and destructive form…
BY SIDONIA CANNON STAFF WRITER It seems as if the world is being poisoned by an evil concoction of pandemic, climate change, racism, sexism and a dash of every other bad -ism out there. The taste is nauseating, yet we…
BY LUKE HARRIS STAFF WRITER Beauty isn’t in the eye of the beholder. It’s a complex concept that we misconstrue. If it were truly in the eye of the beholder, then why do all the models on the magazine covers…
BY DAWSON WEINHOLD STAFF WRITER On Sept. 10, HB 5013 failed to pass the Virginia Senate’s judiciary committee after narrowly passing the House of Delegates. This bill would have eliminated qualified immunity for law enforcement. Qualified immunity is the legal…
BY ALEX MADAJIAN STAFF WRITER Many people believe we live in a patriarchal society. At first glance, there is plenty of evidence to support this view. Just look at the distribution of political power and wealth. Only 25 percent of…
BY LAURA SWIHART STAFF WRITER The leniency shown to students during the spring semester is all but gone as we dive back into schoolwork, either virtually or in person. “Safe Return to Campus” and “the virtual experience” are plastered on…