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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

Harris vs. Trump: The Road to the White House

Harris vs. Trump: The Road to the White House

Andrew Lomio and Siddharth Belegere October 15, 2024
With drastically different policies and supporters, current Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Trump's battle for president is one for the books.
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Legacy Admissions: to Ban or Not to Ban?

Varnika Arun, Grace Wang, and Mia Evans October 12, 2024
Are legacy admissions unfair tools of the rich, or are they a valuable tradition to maintain alumni support and networking?
Oil refinery in Gelsenkirchen, Germany

The Smoke and Mirrors of Greenwashing

Jonathan Chen, Staff Writer October 11, 2024
Corporations claim to help climate change, evident through company pledges to reduce emissions and more. But how much are these efforts worth?
Fried Chicken: The Unsung Hero of America

Fried Chicken: The Unsung Hero of America

Jacob Park and Yoonwon Jo October 10, 2024
From symbolizing financial independence to building a strong community, fried chicken is a quintessential part of American and global culture.
Bluebook logo from College Board

Are Digital APs the Future?

Sana Buty and Joy Song October 9, 2024
More and more tests are shifting to a digital format. Are these changes positive or do they bring about more problems than they solve?
Protesters during the "A Day Without Immigrants" protest

They’re Eating the Pets: Viral Lies, Real Lives

Manvik Johar, Staff Writer October 8, 2024
Former President Trump's statements about Haitian immigrants consuming pets have had greater effects than the memes and Tik Tok dances on the internet.
Divided by Design: The Polarizing Power of Social Media

Divided by Design: The Polarizing Power of Social Media

Rachel Santos and Sofia Katsioulas April 25, 2024
Social media often puts individuals in feeds that provide them with information that confirms their personal worldviews, creating the illusion that they perceive things more logically as the information seems more widespread.
Is Harry Potter Overrated?

Is Harry Potter Overrated?

Manvik Johar, Staff Writer April 25, 2024
The inconsistencies in Rowling’s writings aren’t just limited to magical objects or even houses, they are even seen in one of the main characters.
Simplicity vs. Creativity: The Modern Music Dilemma

Simplicity vs. Creativity: The Modern Music Dilemma

Jonathan Chen and David Liu April 25, 2024
Straightforward pop songs of rudimentary structure and harmony have become the most consumed material in our age, whether for better or for worse.
Color Connotations: Unveiling Linguistic Racism

Color Connotations: Unveiling Linguistic Racism

Nailah Cannon and Sanjana Bhupathi April 24, 2024
Our use of language reflects and perpetuates racist ideologies in society; most people just don’t notice it.
Banning TikTok is Not the Solution

Banning TikTok is Not the Solution

Varnika Arun, Staff Writer April 23, 2024
Banning the app could fuel diplomatic and economic problems between countries and worsen global tensions. If one country bans TikTok, other countries may ban products from that country in return. This back-and-forth conflict could lead to a trade war.
The Decline of the Third Place

The Decline of the Third Place

Jonathan Yu and Sanjana Bhupathi February 28, 2024
While the benefits of third places have been innumerable, the unfortunate reality is that they are being neglected and are rapidly disappearing.
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