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Columbus day- Should it be Considered a  Federal Holiday?

Columbus day- Should it be Considered a Federal Holiday?

Victoria Ojeda Gomez, contributor April 12, 2022

As of 2021, there are still 20 states that recognize Columbus Day as a federal holiday. Twenty states, that is almost half the country. Columbus day should not be recognized anywhere. No one should be...

The Real Debate: The Best Spider-Man 

The Real Debate: The Best Spider-Man 

Jade Christiansen, contributor April 12, 2022

Most everyone seems to have fallen under the spell of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, me included. People often debate plot points, characters, or anything else they can get their hands on. Things like:...

A JRPG’s Lore is Better Than Your Favorites

A JRPG’s Lore is Better Than Your Favorites’

Katie Gabrick, contributor April 12, 2022

Imagine you are one of the most powerful people ever, until one day, eight teenagers and a talking cat just walked in and bested you. Persona 5 (P5) is a Japanese role-playing game that is centered around...

Requiring Voter ID 

Requiring Voter ID 

Jackson Brown, Contributor April 12, 2022

In recent days, the debate on whether to require voter ID has become very prevalent. Some people say that voter ID shouldn't be required because anybody living in the United States of America should be...

Empowering Black Women

Empowering Black Women

Kalia Davis, Contributor April 12, 2022

Why are young Black women's graduation statistics still below 80%, while the statistics of white women is almost 90%. Why is that? Today we tend to focus on the hate and the oppression of Black women....

Self-Expression and Vulnerability in Schools

Self-Expression and Vulnerability in Schools

Charlotte Bol, contributor April 7, 2022

School is a place to learn and push yourself to be able to grow and succeed in life. In school you are given assignments to further you in passing that class, but how much do you get to express yourself?...

Abolish the Death Penalty

Abolish the Death Penalty

Madison Murrow, contributor April 7, 2022

The death penalty demonstrates blatant hypocrisy within our constitution. Murder is illegal, yet when the government premeditates it and has a ceremony for executing one of its citizens it is acceptable?...

Pro-Choice P.O.V. of Abortion in the U.S. 

Pro-Choice P.O.V. of Abortion in the U.S. 

Alexander Terrazas, contributor April 7, 2022

The United States has procured many restrictions against abortion in 2021. The legal context that supports these laws is exceptionally feeble.   S.B. 8 is a state bill that bans all abortions after...

2022s Oscars Present...The Slap

2022’s Oscars Present…The Slap

Sierra Blaser, Editor April 1, 2022

At this point, I have seen the Oscars' slap from every possible angle. For those of you who have been living under a rock and use The Paper Cut as your only news source (don't do that), on March 27, 2022...

Is Finn The Human all That Much of a Hero?

Is Finn The Human all That Much of a Hero?

Aspen Lenox, reporter March 30, 2022

Adventure Time is a show near to many childhood hearts, but is the main protagonist all that much of a good hero? Finn is just a human boy in the world for anything but normal, "The Land of Ooo ''; however,...

4 Places Teens Can Volunteer In Tucson

4 Places Teens Can Volunteer In Tucson

Jenifer Urzua, Reporter March 28, 2022

Here in Tucson we have a handful of volunteer opportunities.  Not only is volunteering something enjoyable to do, but it has tons of benefits such as boosting your resume, gaining experience, and feeling...

What Causes Stock Prices and Crypto to Rise and Fall?

What Causes Stock Prices and Crypto to Rise and Fall?

Ben Robinson, Reporter March 24, 2022

The stock market is constantly changing and has an incredibly volatile nature. People are always on edge about their stocks because they obviously don't want to lose their invested money. The stock market...

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