AI is Ruining Hollywood
On the New York Times Opinion podcast in late June 2025, Peter Thiel, a venture capitalist, entrepreneur and founder of Palantir Technologies, discussed the growth in technology candidly in contexts…
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Project to Replace White House’s East Wing with Ballroom Kicks Off
President Donald Trump’s White House remodeling efforts have sparked controversy as his project to replace the East Wing of the White House with a 90,000-square-foot ballroom commenced this autumn. The…
MLB Needs to Adopt a Salary Cap
After the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series, a debate has reopened across the MLB about team spending. Today, it remains the only…
Stranger Things Season Five Promotion Draws Mixed Reactions
The official trailer for the finale of Netflix’s hit TV show, “Stranger Things,” was released on October 30, leaving fans full of anticipation for the new season. However, many were…
Is Black Friday Ruining Thanksgiving?
With Thanksgiving break around the corner, the community has begun to prepare for the holiday. Thursday: Family, friends, food, gratitude and love. Friday: Consumerism, capitalism, greed and rummaging through stores.…
Effectiveness of Political Discussion Club
Especially in failure, there are important lessons to learn. This was certainly the case with Blue Club and Red Club, which have now combined into the much more successful and…
DOTI: The SAT or The ACT?
As high school students look toward the application process, one of the most important components is their standardized test scores. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges have begun reinstating the standardized…
Should the Driving Age be Raised to 18?
For the first time, the streets of Belmont have seen drivers in the graduating class of 2028. And, as a Form IV student, it is fascinating to see my peers…
Is Disney Evil?
Is Disney evil? Yeah, I am talking about that Disney, The Walt Disney Company. The same Disney that has theme parks all over the world, created countless iconic childhood characters,…
No Friday Night Lights: Looking for School Spirit
Friday Night Lights: An excitement that surrounds Friday night football games in high schools under the bright lights of a football field. An orthodox staple of high schools in America.…