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Jaahnavi Kandula’s life was taken by an irresponsible police officer, Kevin Dave, who was speeding through a public street. Dave then commented: “She had limited value.” a painful showcase of how the police often treat minorities.(Drawing courtesy of Adi Rose Henderson)

Jaahnavi Kandula’s death unveils the ongoing struggle against racism in today’s society

Umer Sohail, Staff Writer October 5, 2023

It’s brutal. It really is. The U.S. government has proved time and time again that it is unable to protect its citizens, from those meant to prevent crime. We’ve seen it with George Floyd, Duante Wright,...

 Giving religious holidays off has always been a problem in Meridian High School. We need to foster inclusivity by embracing diversity and recognizing minority religious holidays (Graphic by Umer Sohail).

One school, many faiths

Umer Sohail, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Meridian seniors have endured quite a journey during our time here, adjusting to every schedule change the administration has implemented. As our time at this school draws to a close, it's essential that...

Pumpkin Spice Latte (by Kaylah Curley)

What is the threshold for pumpkin spice?

Tessa Kassoff, Opinions Editor September 15, 2023

No scent pairs better with the turning colors of the leaves, one we associate with the fall season. This aroma can be added to your favorite latte, cold brew, cookies, and maybe even candles and soaps....

This article explores the lessons we can learn from Hawaii to tackle racism in our community. (Photo by Marcus Spiske via Unsplash)

How Hawaii can solve our problems with racism

Preston Lieu, Staff Contributer November 21, 2022

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines racism as “a belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular...

Happy graduation, seniors!

One last article before I graduate

Sam Mostow, Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2022

The past four years were not what any of us expected. Dare I call the time we spent in high school “unprecedented,” although I know that word makes everyone cringe.  We attended high school...

Truman answers some questions he didnt get to last year in this new video edition of Ask Truman.

Ask Truman (Video Edition)

Ask Truman a question! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelK_ZistjUt8434MbL0xUahx-jlH6q4hBlVoJGP05-Zq1IFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link  

graphic of 11 justices

Pack dem’ courts

Charlie Adams, Opinion Editor October 23, 2020

Following the passing of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, an overwhelming sense of loss filled the minds of millions across the nation. Yet to Republican leadership, the absence of one...

Schoology platform for video conferences.

Opinion: We need more teacher/class conferences

Fernanda Molina, Editor-in-Chief March 24, 2020

With students stuck at home and all IB exams canceled, most students have lost motivation for school. To keep a sense of normal, we need to have more teacher conferences and more class discussions to continue...

A statue of Confederate president Jefferson Davis which had been vandalized with the phrase “this is racist.”

Virginia shouldn’t honor Confederate leaders

Stella Turner, Former Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2020

Republican Virginia Delegate Wendell S. Walker proposed a bill in late January in the hopes that it would keep Democrats from demanding the removal of Confederate statues. In spite of Walker’s intentions,...

Performers on stage with colored lights

Is there hope for rock music?

Colter Adams, Managing Editor May 3, 2019

Sure, it might be trite to say, but rock is dead. The groups that sell out the biggest stadiums are decades past their prime. Cheap commercial pop masquerading as rock rules the airwaves, performing...

A student puts her head on a desk with papers.

Please, for the love of education, enough with the busy work

Sierra Sulc, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2019

I’ve had enough. I’m tired of the constant crossword puzzles and the irrelevant articles. If I have to fill out another worksheet that barely relates to the class’s curriculum, just for the sake...

The Album of Kendrick Lamar

Teach me Kendrick Lamar PLEASE

Jay Nesson, Staff Reporter March 1, 2019

It seems that I was born two years early because Kendrick Lamar is set to be taught in classrooms for years to come. The famous rapper Kendrick Lamar, known for his inspirational songs for the black...

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