Why the Supreme Court decision puts America’s justice system at risk By: Shirley Zhu One hundred thirty-seven years ago, Lord Acton, an advocate for individual liberty, said,“power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” This idea is still in play today, as the recent Supreme Court presidential immunity decision truly reflects how a subjective […]
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Should we have a four-day work week?
Why four-day work weeks are not a great idea By: Shirley Zhu Recently, the concept of a four-day work week has emerged as a beacon of modernity and a symbol of progress. In March, Bernie Sanders proposed legislation of a four-day work week in the HELP committee hearing and wanted to reduce minimum working hours from […]
Test Optional Or Not?
Colleges should be test blind, not test-optional By: Shirley Zhu Should standardized test scores be one of the defining factors of one’s academic career? College admissions should be a holistic process, so the answer is a resounding no. Schools should not require standardized tests or go test-optional; they should go test-blind. Standardized testing gives people […]