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Opinion

Looming Trump presidency renders sanctuary cities vital

By Hailey Ostrer

How should politicians appeal to the youth vote more?

By Karim Meleis

Cigarettes' allure rises, harming youth

By Zoe Whitman

If implemented thoughtfully, retakes fuel students’ academic success

By Reece Fong

Parent-teacher bonds fuel student success

By Cedar Gilmour

Healthy produce is crucial to health and must be accessible to all

By Kaitlyn Fischl

Late night shows: Comedy vs credibility

By Hailey Ostrer

Math should be choose your own adventure

By Zoe Whitman

Should students be able to skip grades?

By Kaitlyn Fischl

Are Açaí bowls really good for us?

By Lucy Griffith

The efficacy of lockdown drills

By Cedar Gilmour

Attending overseas universities broadens horizons and futures

By Reece Fong

Caution! The looming energy drink epidemic must be avoided

By Karim Meleis

Benefits or drawbacks of author talks at the library

By Rigzin Gyaltsen

Should BHS continue its senior yard sign tradition?

By Lucy Griffith

The unsustainable cost of college applications must come to an end

By Rigzin Gyaltsen

Geography class will build global citizens

By Kaitlyn Fischl

Social media slips through firewall cracks

By Lucy Griffith

SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT: AI is here to stay; BHS students must adapt to an AI-filled world

By Cedar Gilmour

BART should allow students under age of 18 to ride for free

By Reece Fong

SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT: Brace for impact: students must stay protected from earthquakes

By Zoe Whitman

Schools must not follow a year-round schedule

By Kaitlyn Fischl

School dances ignite more than just fun

By Lucy Griffith

Students must retain handwriting skills

By Karim Meleis

From Vans to Thrasher, Berkeley should embrace skate culture

By Cedar Gilmour

Graduating early: A worthwhile endeavor for interested students

By Karim Meleis

Curriculum must integrate current events

By Kaitlyn Fischl

Identity politics: Divisive, yet necessary

By Karim Meleis

Election day must be a national holiday

By Alessio Gilabert-Papagni

From Kamala is brat to Trump's MAGA cats: Has social media usage in politics gone too far?

By Lucy Griffith

School cafeteria food: A missed opportunity for health education

By Hazel Lutzker

SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT: A later school start time is imperative for student success

By Erin Liao

Should class culture start embracing introverted students?

By Reece Fong

Thanksgiving: reflection and celebration

By Hailey Ostrer

Unique value of AP Spanish Lit

By Kaitlyn Fischl

Spanish classes should offer educational international trips

By Lucy Griffith