The principles of representative democracy are both the ideals that this nation was founded on and are deeply ingrained into its culture. “By the People, for the People” is what we are supposed to be striving towards in our government. Yet the system by which that we elect our most important national leader is broken.

Thanksgiving break is a time to relax, eat good food, enjoy time with friends and family. It’s a time for celebration, gratitude, and simply being in the company of those who you care about. But on Friday in Colorado Springs, many were snapped out of the holiday trend after the tragic shooting at a Planned…

The rumor mill has truly outdone itself this time. Forget everything you’ve heard about Ohio rejecting Syrian refugees and listen to this: a state does not have the power to reject admittance of any group of people. Only our federal government can do that.

It’s all too often that we get so wrapped up in our achievements that we forget to consider what can still be improved. If you get a 97 percent on a test, you’re not too likely to put too much thought into why you missed those other 3 percent. But what if you got a…

A new word has surfaced in our community: microaggression. Microaggressions are defined by The Atlantic as “small actions or word choices that seem on their face to have no malicious intent but that are thought of as a kind of violence nonetheless.” This term isn’t just gaining recognition in high circle of academia; rather, it…

On November 12, 2015, Jihadi John–the public face of ISIS–was killed. This was a huge victory for the US army, as John was ISIS’s biggest symbol of intimidation.

Is it time for a no cell phone policy? As blasphemous as this statement may sound, there’s mounting evidence that cellphones are having a negative effect on our lives. The Upper School wouldn’t be the first to make such a decision either. The Middle School has already instituted a ban on cell phones during the…

If you’re unfamiliar with the term “slut-shaming,” it essentially refers to a form of degrading women based on the way that they dress. Slut-shaming functions through assuming that wearing revealing clothing implies promiscuity. Sounds pretty bad, right?

The definition of “famous” has certainly expanded over the past few years. We’ve seen the rise of “YouTubers,” “Viners,” and now, even the “Instafamous.” The Internet forced huge change in the idea of fame, and who’s to say that this new brand of stardom is unhealthy? Well, Essena O’Neill, for one.

A Dispassionate Defense In life and legislation, it is not enough to simply do right and be right— things must be done for the right reasons, in the right spirit. There are many on both sides of this issue whose opposition or support hinges upon unfounded assumptions or hopes of unfettered access to a mind-altering…