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Justices Scalia and Ginsburg maintained a close friendship despite having opposing political views. Americans today should follow their example and embrace friendships with those they disagree with. Photo: Wally Gobetz on Flickr.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia’s Friendship Is Missing in America Today

October 3, 2020

COVID-19 has caused more than 845,000 deaths worldwide, prevented in-person school in many places, cancelled events and caused a lot of suffering around the world. Taking notes on paper has been rendered more challenging by the pandemic; all work and learning now takes place virtually. Staff Illustration: Mallika Tatavarti.

Resuming In-Person Classes Will Be Difficult

September 8, 2020

Protesters in Los Altos march on June 5 to show support for the intensifying demand to end systemic racism and police brutality in the United States. June 5 would have been the 27th birthday of Breonna Taylor, an innocent black woman shot and killed by police in her home. Staff photo: Emily Han.

Be Radical — But Not Hateful

June 19, 2020

Maintaining optimism during shelter-in-place is becoming increasingly difficult, but with a change in one's language and mindset, one can find the positive in daily routines. Staff photo: Laynie Sheehan.

Perspective and Gratitude are Important During Hard Times, and It Starts With Changing One Single Word

May 19, 2020

U.S. Sports Should Resume Quickly, But Safely

May 17, 2020

Health care workers put the finishing touches on their uniforms to stay protected at all costs. As you can see, they are covered from head to toe. Creative Commons Photo: Cody R. Miller on Health.mil

Governors and the President Must Limit Second and Third Waves

May 3, 2020

Protesters gather in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, demanding that the state’s economy reopens. Creative Commons image: Paul Weaver on Flickr.

Why the Government Should Not Rush to Lift COVID-19 Restrictions

April 26, 2020

While stadiums would normally be full during this time, sporting events have been put on pause. Creative Commons photo: Michael Coghlan on Flickr.

Unpacking the Latest Updates on the Eventual Resumption of Sporting Events

April 23, 2020

Local publications are providing essential information with reporting on changing local policies, local coronavirus metrics, testing locations, the situation at hospitals, and how our institutions and community-members are being affected and responding to the crisis. Creative Commons image: Akozka on Pixabay.

To Do During Shelter-in-Place: Subscribe to Your Local Newspaper

April 20, 2020

A big cat pokes its face out to see the outside a cage. Staff Writer Jake Lieberman believes big cats, like this one pictured, shouldn't be kept captive, and deserve to be roaming free in their natural habitat. Creative Commons Image: Wikipedia Commons.

Tiger King is a Must-Watch During Quarantine

April 13, 2020

Due to the CoronaVirus, the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo was postponed for one year. Creative Commons image: Viktor Hertz on Flickr.

Coronavirus Affecting Professional Sports Seasons: How to Look at The Bigger Picture

April 1, 2020

Our worlds are changing rapidly every day, and fear is inherent to these distressing times. But it’s important that we also remember how lucky we are to have lives that are only disrupted, and not devastated, by the pandemic. Creative Commons Photo: Gerd Altmann on Pixabay.

Everyone Else Is Hurting, Too: Maintaining Perspective Now is More Important Than Ever Before

March 31, 2020

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