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The Gamut

The Gamut

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A break in the bridge for educational equality

Rachel Yoon, Opinion Editor September 28, 2023

A 6-3 vote from the U.S. Supreme Court on June 29 has shot down race-conscious affirmative action in the college admissions process. What this means for students across the nation is an uneven playing field crafted by a long history of racism in the American...

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Writers strike persists, demanding accountability

Writers strike persists, demanding accountability

Jimena Beltran, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Starting May 2nd, the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA), a labor union representing writers in film and media, went on strike to establish better wages, residuals, and job security for screenwriters. Writers are a pillar in the industry, but their pay...

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Blurring the line between safety and censorship

Blurring the line between safety and censorship

Haley Nguyen, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 28, 2023

America lauds itself for its Constitution, which protects Americans’ right to freedom of speech and anonymity. The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), passed in July 2023, threatens these fundamental rights by granting social media platforms and government...

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Visitors should stop overlooking toxic Hawaiian tourism

Visitors should stop overlooking toxic Hawaiian tourism

Miriam Santos, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Blazing fires began to scorch West Maui on August 8th, killing at least 115 people and leaving more than 1000 missing. Although tourism in Maui has been highly discouraged, the rest of Hawaii is still free for inconsiderate travelers to visit and leave...

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Removing Oxfords oldest tradition: Cluster

Removing Oxford’s oldest tradition: Cluster

Lavanya Shyamsundar and Zoharys Jaen September 28, 2023

Since its founding in 1998, Oxford Academy has been a school of distinct traditions — one of the most special being Cluster, a pre-lunch ninth period for announcements, peer bonding, and study time. However, due to compliance issues with class sizes...

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Escaping the College [Admissions] Rat Race

Escaping the College [Admissions] Rat Race

Janet Abrantes and Anjali Suva May 11, 2023

After every admissions cycle, underclassmen of all grade levels prepare to clamor for the same highly-coveted spots at elite universities. But as Ivy League dreams fall increasingly out of reach, students require a new perspective on their future post-secondary...

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Pride month flooding with rainbow-washed companies

Pride month flooding with rainbow-washed companies

Miriam Santos, Staff Writer May 11, 2023

With Pride month approaching in June, consumers should be conscious of “rainbow-washing” and companies’ performative activism. Many corporations “rainbow wash” themselves by using pride flag colors in their logos and products that are advertised...

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The Controversial Generation of AI-Generated Art

The Controversial Generation of AI-Generated Art

Trisha Phan, Editor in Chief May 11, 2023

The winning piece in the digital art category at the Colorado State Fair wasn’t artwork created by a typical digital art program. Instead, it was illustrated by Midjourney, an artificial intelligence program that generates images based on text prompts....

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The district’s activism needs more action

The district’s activism needs more action

Justin Le, Staff Writer May 11, 2023

From inattentively posting social causes without context to supporting organizations with misleading messages, AUHSD’s performative activism fails to uplift its students and educate on important matters. The district needs to step out of its comfort...

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The problem with self-diagnosing mental illnesses

The problem with self-diagnosing mental illnesses

Miriam Santos, Staff Writer March 10, 2023

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lockdown served as a period of self-reflection and self-care for many, which has aided in the increase of mental health awareness recently. Although the discussion surrounding mental health is a net positive,...

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Pursuing passive income is chasing an active lie

Pursuing passive income is chasing an active lie

Trisha Phan, Editor in Chief March 10, 2023

Popularized by social media, passive income refers to a self-sustaining source of income that a person isn’t actively involved in beyond initial maintenance. A quick search on these platforms will find an overabundance of videos from influencers claiming...

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CARE courts don’t care for homeless autonomy

Anjali Suva and Christine Nguyen March 10, 2023

On Jan. 26, a coalition of civil and disability rights organizations filed a lawsuit petitioning the California Supreme Court to strike down Senate Bill 1338, also known as the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program, arguing...

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