Continuing the Conversation: from the beginning…
Caroline Lobel, Editor in Chief
September 14, 2020
Dear Reader, A wise animated rat by the name of Remy once said, "[Humans] don't just survive; they discover; they create.” Well, this column is my attempt to create something (emphasis on “attempt”) that will allow you to hopefully discover something new while incorporating my personal, light-hearted...
State legislations restrict higher youth turnout
Sanjana Ranganathan, Opinions Editor
August 4, 2020
Nine years ago, New Hampshire's Republican House Speaker William O’Brien promised to end voter fraud, proclaiming “kids voting liberal, voting with their feelings, with no life experience.” What followed were a series of restrictive voting laws that remain roadblocks to increasing America...
Climate change: what we need is shame
Eva Shen, Managing Editor
May 28, 2020
I used to drink giant bottles of water— the 32 ounce plastic ones you can buy at certain Costcos. As a disproportionately hydrated person, I would lug them to school every day. That was one giant plastic bottle every single day, supplemented by a smaller, standard 16 ounce plastic bottle in case I ...
Friendly reminder: maintain social distancing on trails
Steven Deng, Copy Editor
May 28, 2020
With the shelter-in-place orders having been enforced for a few months now, there’s no doubt that people have started to feel cramped and uncomfortable stuck at home all day. As a result, more and more people are going out for walks around the neighborhood and on the nearby trails to get some fresh...
The effect of misogyny in social media and how it affects people offline
Tessa Galeazzi, Staff Writer
May 28, 2020
Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram and YouTube allow us to comment, post and share our opinions, and serve as outlets for online creativity. TikTok, an app that has most recently risen in popularity, allows users to create videos varying from dances and lip-syncing to comedy and skits. However, t...
The anti-lockdown movement is an example of the (white) right to protest
Owen Spargo and Jade Wang
May 28, 2020
The First Amendment states: “Congress shall make no law abridging the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Recent anti-lockdown protests are taking place nationwide as people grow increasingly anxious about the state of the economy ...
COVID-19 tears back the curtain on socioeconomic inequality
Nihal Singh and Jade Wang
May 26, 2020
Wealth inequality has been woven into the fabric of American society since the earliest days of the republic. For every esteemed 18th-century statesman, a thousand plantation workers toiled, stricken with disease. For every 19th-century railroad tycoon, millions of factory workers labored in callous cond...
Dougherty Valley should embrace more female authors
Sneha Cheenath, Managing Editor
April 27, 2020
Dougherty’s English department has made many efforts to widen the voice of minority authors through their book selection. Books such as “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah and “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie have recently been introduced into the curriculum as a part o...
The fanciful illusion of astrology
Sraavya Sambara, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2020
According to the acclaimed astrology app Co-Star, I’m having “trouble with my spirituality.” And, considering that I joined Co-Star mainly to make a point, that’s probably true. Astrology has always had a persistent, if muted, effect on my life. Soon after I was born, my parents — both a...
Breaking down biraciality: I am myself
Owen Spargo, News Editor
March 10, 2020
The most frequent question I have been asked throughout my childhood is, “So what are you?” I often proceed by staring at the other person in confusion. Are they asking about my ethnic background? My religion? Whether I’m a human or alien? My answer is most usually along the lines of, “My father is a ...
What you need to know for Super Tuesday
March 2, 2020
Prioritizing electability in politics eviscerates democracy
Sanjana Ranganathan and Vivian Kuang
March 1, 2020
According to a Gallup poll from November 2019, 60% of Democrats surveyed prioritized a candidate with the best chance to beat the incumbent Donald Trump, even if the candidate differs from them on many major issues. This concept of “electability” is not new to politics. But with Democrats anxious ...
