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The Monarch

The Student News Site of Archbishop Mitty High School

The Monarch

The Student News Site of Archbishop Mitty High School

The Monarch

America Can’t Play the Fiddle While Maui Burns

America Can’t Play the Fiddle While Maui Burns

Nayva Tyagali and Anik Chobe October 18, 2023
On the morning of August 8, the citizens of Lahaina, a historic West Maui town, bore witness to a brush fire that, in the next few weeks, would grow to swallow up the entirety of the small town, and ultimately burn through 10 square miles of the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Fast Fashion, the Environment, and Human Right

Fast Fashion, the Environment, and Human Right

Cameron To, Staff Writer October 18, 2023
Shein, one of the most lucrative fast-fashion brands, has recently responded to its allegations of unethical working conditions by using a questionable source of propaganda: TikTok influencers. Influencers are depicted touring the "ethical" and "livable" Shein factories, essentially re-branding Shein's tarnished reputation of notorious sweatshops. Yet, this move by Shein only backfired, ensuing even more criticism and backlash regarding the potential ramifications of the fast-fashion industry, but one question comes to mind: what is to come if fast-fashion companies continue their harmful practices?
Conscious Billionaire (?)

Conscious Billionaire (?)

Rahul Ramarao, Staff Writer October 18, 2022
On September 21, 2022, Yvon Chouinard forfeited his company, Patagonia, so that the profits gained could be used in order to battle climate change. Was that his sole intention?
Green Bins for Change

Green Bins for Change

Valerie Chen, Staff Writer February 20, 2022
With climate change on the rise, it is all the more necessary to help prevent it. However, many methods, such as reducing waste to fit in a single jar, are extremely difficult to achieve. That is why Senate Bill 1383 is perfect for the job, as it does not require huge commitments but can still make a significant impact.
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