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The death penalty has been part of justice systems throughout the world for centuries, but this does not mean that it is still acceptable in the world today, writes Assistant Editor Adrianna Nehme.

The death penalty, a cruel and irreversible punishment, must be abolished

Adrianna Nehme, Assistant Editor
January 8, 2021

We may still have to wait until the end of 2021 before returning to conditions as before the pandemic, assuming an efficient distribution process, writes news editor Peter Pu.

Even with vaccine, coronavirus is here to stay

Peter Pu, News Editor
December 16, 2020

Even if I close my computer after 20 minutes, never writing a single word, those 20 minutes were well spent because the process of piecing my thoughts together lets me see my feelings with clarity, even if I can't quite put my thoughts into words, writes reporter Clare O'Connor.

Everyone can benefit from journaling, documenting daily experiences

Clare O'Connor, Reporter
December 15, 2020

We must push back against claims that affirmative action rewards Black and Latinx students while punishing white and Asian students as they imply that Black and Latinx students are undeserving and unqualified, which they are not writes assistant editor An Ngo.

The fight against affirmative action is rooted in white supremacy

An Ngo, Assistant Editor
December 9, 2020

Although we are in the midst of a pandemic, vaccines should not be made mandatory writes content manager Noa Appelbaum.

No matter what, vaccines must not be mandatory

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
December 4, 2020

Students are overwhelmed and teachers must recognize this by giving less work, writes content manager Noa Appelbaum.

Drained to exhaustion by online learning, students should be given less school work

Noa Appelbaum, Content Manager
November 15, 2020

First time voters know more than anyone that voting matters, writes Health and Wellness editor Grace Holleb.

First-time voter understands the importance of this powerful tool

Grace Holleb, Health and Wellness Editor
November 10, 2020

While uniforms get rid of individual expressions of identity through clothing, this is worth losing in order to have a welcoming student environment for students from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

School uniforms should be a part of Lab’s dress code

Grace Holleb, Reporter
June 8, 2020

We are all complicit in the death of George Floyd and the system of racism behind it, argues reporter An Ngo.

We are all responsible for the death of George Floyd

An Ngo, Reporter
June 5, 2020

Lab's success stems from its collaborative nature, and this is the key to improving our community, says Ben Cifu.

Where Lab needs to focus next

Ben Cifu, Guest Columnist
May 28, 2020

President Trump should extend the federal deployment of the National Guard writes Managing Editor Berk Oto.

America has a responsibility to give National Guard members the benefits they deserve

Berk Oto, Managing Editor
May 27, 2020

Americans should reject geotracking at its early stages, before its too late.

Beware of the new ankle shackle

Berk Oto, Managing Editor
May 12, 2020

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