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The Peterson Institute for International Economics found a strong correlation between diversity and an improved work environment.

Diversity dominates discussion, lacking in the workplace

Vaughn Battista November 21, 2018

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...

Include teens at the polls: young people deserve a say in local, federal elections

Include teens at the polls: young people deserve a say in local, federal elections

November 21, 2018

The best way to change the country isn’t complaining over social media, like many stereotypes teens as doing. Amidst school shootings, sexual assault allegations and racial injustices, teenagers are...

People rally at the University of Minnesota in 2010 to defend public education.

School expulsion worsens behavior in the long run

Eli Tapia November 21, 2018

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...

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in on Oct. 6, 2018 despite allegations of sexual assault against him.

Kavanaugh joins Supreme Court despite opposition

Tess Rempel November 21, 2018

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...

Senator Bob Menendez beat Republican Bob Hugin in the midterm elections.

New Jersey deserves more than Menendez

Will Dean November 21, 2018

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,...

Cristina Garcia serves on the California State Assembly and advocates for the elimination of the tampon tax.

It is time to toss the tampon tax

Madison Vigdor November 21, 2018

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...

Brett Kavanaugh gets sworn into the Supreme Court.

Allegations escalate, almost damage Kavanaugh’s career without evidence

Will Dean November 21, 2018

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...

Over the summer, senior Kaitlyn Hammond of Wall attended the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference.

Five days, 51 journalists, one unforgettable experience

Kaitlyn Hammond September 22, 2018

“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...

Experience more, bucket list less

Experience more, bucket list less

Sally Ehlers September 14, 2018

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....

Perfectionism doesnt always spell perfection

Perfectionism doesn’t always spell perfection

September 14, 2018

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...

Cookies contain sugar; whether it is good or bad sugar is unclear.

Sugar deserves a sweeter reputation

Caroline Monaghan September 14, 2018

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...

EICs Izzy Cavazzoni and Courtney Kushnir look back on their time with The Inkblot.

EICs say final farewell to The Inkblot News

June 15, 2018

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...

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