Tag: politics
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Ice Enforcement and Constitutional Due Process
Introduction U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations aren’t just a headline – they’re a cruel reality affecting thousands of individuals in the United States every year, including students and faculty within Overlake. You’ve probably seen many circulating news stories about individuals or families detained, but have you ever learned about what happens after arrest, or what protections individuals have? While the…
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The GRAMMYs: Celebration, Controversy, and Drama
When does a music award show stop being just about music? This question may sound ironic, but it is currently the million-dollar dilemma when it comes to one of the biggest music spectacles, sparking drama amid all the applause.
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College Admissions and the Limits of Fairness: A Look at SFFA v. Harvard
Every high school student has probably wondered how college applications are reviewed. Does race still matter in admissions? In 2023, Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, a case that challenged Harvard University’s use of race in admission decisions, made its way to the Supreme Court. In the end, the Court decided in a 6-3 decision…
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The Only Initiative that Passed – Why?
Ballot Initiative 2066 did what no other ballot measure in Washington state could, it passed. Even then, I-2066 barely passed, only winning 51.7% of the vote. So, what made this initiative stand out to Washington voters? Why was it the only initiative capable of being passed “yes” by a small majority? I wanted to find…
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What’s Up with UFOs in the U.S?
I was shocked to find out that the US Government was starting a task force to study UFOs. I was certain the US Government was officially losing their mind, but what if they aren’t? What if we have been looking at UFOs the wrong way this whole time?
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Mahi Malladi ’25 is Selected for the Senate Youth Program
Mahi Malladi (2025) was one of the two students in Washington state selected for the US Senate Youth Program. The Senate Youth Program is “an intensive week-long experience and scholarship sponsored by the US Senate for outstanding high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in public service” (their website). Mahi will spend a…
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Racist Undercurrents in the Affirmative Action Debate
Is putting people from certain races at an advantage in college admissions racist? Or is it racist to make college admissions color blind when society and the K-12 education aren’t? What about… both?
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Comedy Controversy and How We Should Feel About It
Recently, stand-up comedian Hasan Minhaj faced criticism after admitting to making up and altering stories about discrimination he faced in his past. According to an NBC news article, one story about being rejected by his prom date due to his race (a story prominently featured in his stand-up material) was one of several of Minhaj’s…
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Lessons from Calvin Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge is a president seldom revered and frequently forgotten. After taking the presidency following the death of running mate Warren G Harding, Coolidge served as president from 1923 to 1929, running an administration that’s laissez-faire economic policies and fiscal responsibility helped bring about rampant economic growth of the roaring twenties. Coolidge’s stint as president…