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The Squad is taking on Washington D.C. with power, resilience, and friendship. They keep on breaking barriers and give decades old institutions a run for their money.

AOC’s Sister Squad Redefines the Democratic Party

Lucia Chico, Staff Writer Nov 29, 2020

“The Squad,” a coalition of resilient, first-time Congresswomen, has won their reelection bids in their respective states. Known for their progressive ideas and fearless vocality against President...

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No Perfect Body

María José Cestero, highlights newsmagazine contributor Nov 15, 2020

            In an era of social media and globalization, body-shaming has made its way into mainstream media at an alarming rate. Through modern ideals of what the “perfect” body and health size...

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Politics shouldn’t go above relationships

Emilys Gil, highlights newsmagazine contributor Nov 2, 2020

     The beginning of the new decade has been nothing short of scandalous in the political world. From being on the brink of World War III only the third day into the year to the impeachment of our...

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The controversy surrounding Mulan, Disney’s beloved Chinese heroine

Maya Shah, highlights newsmagazine contributor Nov 2, 2020

     Disney's Mulan remake was an exceedingly popular topic of conversation this year, but for all the wrong reasons. While it was once largely anticipated by Disney fans, when details were revealed...

The White House released a statement on Columbus Day highlighting Christopher Columbus achievements but failed to acknowledge his wrong doings.

The White House’s Politicized Statement on Columbus Day

Lucia Chico, Staff Writer Oct 29, 2020

Every year, as a form of commemorating Cristopher Columbus’ impactful voyage to the New World, the President of the United States must proclaim the second Monday of October as Columbus Day. The annual...

Volunteers calling to ask if you are planning on voting are phone banking to gauge voter turnout.

Phone banking: Essential, Yet Misunderstood

Abigail Felan, Copy Editor Oct 27, 2020

As election day approaches, phone calls and messages from volunteers have been rampant. Whether or not you choose to listen or not, phone banking is an extremely integral part of shaping the elections...

As Americans experience the change in weather and leaves, a new season is among us: the flu season. With COVID-19 still, a big problem, it is important to get the Flu vaccine.

The Flu Vaccine: More Important than Ever

Audrey Lezcano, Staff Writer Oct 22, 2020

As the leaves begin to turn, we reach the season that so many dread: flu season. This season comes every fall and winter in the United States and brings a spike in the cases of influenza. The dangers Americans...

Like everything nowadays, COVID-19 has become one of the most politicized topics with people pitted against one another. Rather than, attempting to mitigate the situation, Donald Trump keeps setting the matches.

Trump’s Inaction on the Stimulus Bill Shows his True Colors

Lucia Chico, Staff Writer Oct 20, 2020

When the Coronavirus pandemic began to take hold of the world, all countries understood immediately that their economies would greatly suffer from such a global inconvenience. When shutdowns occurred to...

La negligencia médica por parte del ICE hacia los inmigrantes a lo largo de los años se ha mostrado de una manera repulsiva en cómo tratan a estas personas.

¿Por qué ICE Sigue Perdiendo la Confianza de los Ciudadanos?

Escándalo tras escándalo, el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos ha perdido la confianza de las personas. Desde separar a los niños de sus familias hasta las horribles condiciones...

Medical neglect by ICE towards immigrants throughout the years has shown a repulsive manner of the way these people are treated.

Why Does ICE Continue to Lose the Trust of Citizens?

Gabriela McGrath Moreira, Staff Writer Oct 15, 2020

Scandal after scandal, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has lost the trust of the people. From separating children from their families to the horrible conditions at Detention centers...

As the world continues to battle COVID-19, climate change has not stopped and many are starting to suffer the consequences.

Extreme Conditions: the Climate Crisis in the United States

Gabriela McGrath Moreira, Staff Writer Oct 14, 2020

As the treacherous wildfires sweep through the western part of the United States and massive storms form all over the Atlantic Ocean, it is important to note that extreme weather is not normal and it is...

Even after contracting the deadly COVID-19 virus, Trump seems to still not understand that him downplaying it will only make the pandemic worse in the United States.

Trump Continues to Downplay COVID-19 after Testing Positive

Mia Cabrera, Staff Writer Oct 10, 2020

After news spread on Oct. 2 that President Trump had been infected with COVID-19, many were in shock that one of the few people adamant about the virus not being serious contracted it. With him experiencing...

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