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Sep 13 2024EDUCATION

Are High Schoolers Financially Ignorant, or Just Misinformed?

The notion that high schoolers are clueless about finances is a popular notion that has been perpetuated through media and public discourse. However, is this assumption truly based on facts, or is it a misconception rooted in biases and stereotypes? To find out, I devised a money quiz to test the fi

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

The Uncomfortable Truth: Unpacking Systemic Racism in America

Is systemic racism still a thing? The answer is yes - and it's not just about personal prejudices. It's about the laws and systems that were created to keep former slaves from advancing in society, and are still in place today. It's about the Civil War to modern day, illustrating how racism and the

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

Sterilization on the Rise: A Permanent Solution to Unplanned Pregnancies?

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, women across the US faced a stark reality: their reproductive rights had been stripped away. Amidst the chaos, some researchers have found a surprising trend: more women are choosing to get sterilized. Specifically, a study published in JAMA found that

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Heart-Rate Wires: Unpacking Apple's Latest Fitness Move with AirPods Pro 3

As we dive into the world of Apple's latest announcements, one thing is crystal clear: the tech giant is putting a significant emphasis on fitness and health. With the recent release of iOS 18 beta, 9to5Mac uncovered lines of code hinting at a heart-rate sensor coming to future earbuds. But what doe

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

A Mixed Message: Harris's Ambiguous Stance on Climate Change

While Senator Harris may have touted her commitment to a clean energy economy, her recent comments on the debate stage have sparked concerns about her stance on fossil fuels. By embracing oil and gas production, she may be appealing to swing voters, but could this moderate position alienate her clim

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Sep 12 2024BIOGRAPHY

Unpacking the Apprentice: A Closer Look at the Cast and Characters

The Apprentice, a biopic about Donald Trump's rise to prominence in the real estate business during the 1970s and 1980s, has finally arrived in theaters. But what can we expect from this film? Let's take a closer look at the impressive cast and characters that bring this story to life. Sebastian St

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Oracle's Surprising Comeback: Can Legacy Tech Still Compete?

Larry Ellison, the 80-year-old co-founder, chairman, and chief technology officer of Oracle, has been partying like it's 1999. Despite fellow legacy tech giants Intel and Cisco struggling to adapt to the AI-driven world, Oracle has emerged as the belle of the Wall Street ball. The company's cloud bu

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Election 2023: BC Businesses Demand a Clear Economic Vision

A province where the cost of doing business is so high that it's become a major obstacle to growth. Where government deficits are so large that they're causing uncertainty and making it difficult for businesses to plan for the future. Where public safety is a concern, and acute labour shortages are

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Unhinged Truth: How Trump's Conspiracy Theories Are Eating Away at American Politics

Imagine a world where a former president, known for his questionable grasp of reality, uses his platform to spread bizarre conspiracy theories that have no basis in fact. Sounds like a nightmare, right? Well, unfortunately, that's the reality we're living in. Donald Trump, the man who once held t

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Is Mexico Barreling Towards a One-Party State?

Mexico's recent election has sent shockwaves throughout the country, with Morena, the party of outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), dominating the polls. But beneath the surface, a more sinister trend is emerging. AMLO's judicial reform package, designed to give the party greater c

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