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Distracted and impaired driving lead to otherwise easily preventable tragedies

Sarah Romans and Julia Hansen • April 13, 2015

SADD stresses the dangers of distracted or impaired driving in light of SADD week, which is from Apr. 13-18.

Efforts by Israel’s Jewish majority at holy sites build a more inclusive society

Thomas Toghramadjian, Columns Editor • April 2, 2015

As clearly as it is the world’s most revered holy place, Jerusalem is one of its most fought-over.

Republicans search for candidate to reunite party

Thomas Toghramadjian, Columns Editor • March 20, 2015

Candidates for the Republican primary go neck-to-neck in polls for the first year in decades.

Speaker Day returns after one year hiatus

Raffi Toghramadjian, Upper School Council Representative • March 5, 2015

Speaker Day will be held on Mar. 6 and focus on immigration and cultural diversity.

Recent U.S.-China climate change accords look towards a long term solution

Thomas Toghramadjian, Columns Editor • February 26, 2015

In order to effectively combat global climate change, all countries must set aside short-term thinking.

MLK Assembly planned to extend, continue conversations on race

Intercultural Club • February 9, 2015

Intercultural Club recaps the MLK Assembly on Jan. 12.

Charlie Hebdo attacks reveal divide within Islam

Shaan Bijwadia, Co-President of the Student Political Union • January 22, 2015

Student Political Union co-president, Shaan Bijwadia, writes about the importance of understanding the complicated global divide between radical and moderate Muslims in order to productively discuss the Charlie Hebdo attacks.

Ending the U.S. presence in Afghanistan should be thorough and responsible

Thomas Toghramadjian, Columns Editor • January 15, 2015

As the United States begins to pull out from Afghanistan, it should be wary of previous mistakes.

Catholic priest shortage caused by discouragement

Thomas Toghramadjian, Columns Editor • December 16, 2014

Invigorated by a dynamic new pope, rapidly expanding in the developing world, and comprising over 1.1 billion members, the Catholic Church has entered the 21st century poised to remain a very relevant...

Thanksgiving price cuts undermine the holiday spirit as Black Friday creeps backwards

Thomas Toghramadjian, Columns Editor • December 2, 2014

Enabled by enormous public demand, Black Friday sales continued their backwards march into Thanksgiving last weekend. Many retailers, including Macy’s, Wal-Mart, Kmart, JC Penny, Best Buy, and Target...

Mid-term elections yield potential for immigration reform

Thomas Toghramadjian, Columns Editor • November 14, 2014

After a national wave in the midterm elections, which saw Republicans build their majority in the House and recapture the Senate, they now effectively control what, if any, immigration legislation will turn up on President Obama’s desk. With Obama threatening executive action to delay deportations in anticipation of an uncooperative Congress, while record numbers of unaccompanied undocumented minors flood the border, the stage is apparently set for two more years of dysfunction and delay. However, Republicans have the means to preempt the undesirable prospect of piecemeal reform through executive order, by taking the initiative to pass common-sense enforcement measures that can pave the way for more comprehensive reform.

Spartan Boosters: Cheering makes all the difference at sporting events

Spartan Boosters, Guest Writers • October 29, 2014

This piece is part of a series of opinion columns written by Student Interest Groups at SPA. Opinions expressed are those of the group or writer, and not of The Rubicon staff. Inquiries should be...