By: Sophia Stafford The Democratic Party needs to take responsibility for their defeat This November, the Democratic Party lost the White House, the Senate, the House of Representatives, and their dignity. The election was undeniably a disaster for the Democrats, but their reaction to the loss is equally troubling. “It’s official, America’s elected its first […]
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It’s All in the Name
Will Donald Trump’s old strategy of name-calling be enough to rewrite the rules again? By: Sophia Stafford In 2016, Donald Trump’s outlandish nicknames and rhetoric catapulted him from an unserious candidate to the President of the United States. His provocative demeanor and inflammatory phrases seized the attention of the national media. Whether voters were amazed […]
The Gender Pay Gap Exists
…just not in the way you think By: Sophia Stafford “Multivariate analysis of the pay gap indicates that it doesn’t exist,” declares Professor Jordan Peterson in a 2018 interview with Channel 4 News. Peterson is correct… technically. There are two ways to measure the gender pay gap: controlled and uncontrolled. Controlling for the factors of hours worked, […]
Guilt is in the Eye of the Beholder
The Decision to Ban Trump from the Ballot sets a Dangerous Precedent for Democracy By: Sophia Stafford Donald Trump will spend quite a bit of time in court this year. He is facing 91 felony charges: forty in the classified documents case, thirty-four in the falsifying business records case, thirteen in the Georgia election interference case, […]
Preemptive Strikes
How Google Eliminates Competition Before It Even Steps onto the Starting Line By Sophia Stafford ’25 A flourishing economy thrives on competition. When multiple companies compete in the marketplace, it drives innovation, delivers fair prices, and guarantees diverse choices for consumers. However, a danger arises when one firm dominates the market. If there is only […]
The Next Handheld Calculator
Why ChatGPT Should Not be Banned in Schools By: Sophia Stafford In the 1970s, a new instrument faced opposition from parents and educators alike. They believed that if this instrument were used in schools, it would be detrimental to students’ understanding of the material, promote academic dishonesty, and foster reliance on technology. The contested instrument? A handheld […]
Should We Go Online?
Sophia Stafford // Why keeping schools open is the best option // At the beginning of the 2020 academic year, Ruby Rodriguez began her freshman year at St. Anthony High School, in Milwaukee. Starting the school year online was devastating for Ruby. Her grades dropped from A’s and B’s to D’s and F’s, she failed […]