Diversity dominates discussion, lacking in the workplace
November 21, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Diversity: whether you think it is a buzzword or an American value, it dominates national discussion, especially in the workplace. According to Aperian Global, companies such as Uber, Google and Facebook openly discuss the amount of diversity in their offices, and admit that they need to work on achie...
School expulsion worsens behavior in the long run
November 21, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Education is a legal right for every student in the world, according to Article 26 of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The U.S. government requires every student to attend school and complete the high school curriculum level in order to get a minimum wage job. But for kid...
Kavanaugh joins Supreme Court despite opposition
November 21, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Despite three accusations of attempted rape & sexual misconduct against Brett Kavanaugh, he joined the Supreme Court as its newest justice. Besides Justice Clarence Thomas, Kavanaugh is the only Supreme Court Justice to have allegations of sexual assault against him, according to the Guardian. ...
New Jersey deserves more than Menendez
November 21, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Democrat Bob Menendez faced off against Republican Bob Hugin in the race for one of New Jersey’s senate seats on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Incumbent Sen. Menendez has faced serious allegations of corruption, such as taking money from private interest groups in exchange for use of his political office, accord...
It is time to toss the tampon tax
November 21, 2018
Filed under Opinion
When former President George H.W. Bush first imposed the luxury tax in 1991, its main purpose was to reduce the federal budget deficit by imposing taxes on the wealthy for non-essential products. But since 1991, the meaning of luxury has shifted from jewelry pearls to Tampax Pearls. Unlike the ot...
Allegations escalate, almost damage Kavanaugh’s career without evidence
November 21, 2018
Filed under Opinion
On Saturday, Oct. 6, the Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court by a vote of 50-48. This was the closest in recent history, with Justice Clarence Thomas a close second with a confirmation vote of 52-48 in 1991, according to the Las Vegas Sun. Similar to Anita Hill’s accusations agai...
Five days, 51 journalists, one unforgettable experience
September 22, 2018
Filed under Opinion
“I didn’t realize the magnitude of this conference.” I said this several times throughout my five days at the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference, and I’ve been saying it ever since. When I received the email announcing I was the conference’s New Jersey representative, I was s...
Experience more, bucket list less
September 14, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Bucket lists are enticing ideas on Instagram and Pinterest, but in reality they cause more harm than good. These lists continue to skyrocket in popularity, resulting in a pandemic of bucket list obsession. Go skydiving, run a marathon, see the pyramids: every bucket list consists of generic goal...
Perfectionism doesn’t always spell perfection
September 14, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
It’s no secret CHS is full of perfectionists. From freaking out if a poster isn’t perfectly straight to restarting a project with one minor flaw, perfection lurks behind every paper and deadline. At a school where anything below a 90 feels like a failure, it’s hard not to strive for perfect...
Sugar deserves a sweeter reputation
September 14, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Sugar. Biochemically, it is a soluble carbohydrate. Culturally, it is a demonized, addictive substance, comparable to nicotine in cigarettes. Realistically, it is merely a sweet-tasting component of our food and drink, to be neither feared nor praised. A wide range of food, drink and even makeup ...
EICs say final farewell to The Inkblot News
June 15, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Like almost every other editorial that we’ve written, we waited until the last possible second to start putting our thoughts on paper. This one especially because it’s our last, our farewell to the past year and all of the time and effort we put into The Inkblot. In essence, we’re delaying our g...
Trump’s Iran deal decision proves wise
June 15, 2018
Filed under Opinion
This past April, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced to the world that the Iranian government lied. The Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency, had obtained over 100,000 documents from a secret facility in Iran, according to Business Insider. “These files conclusively prove that Iran ...
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