Month: April 2020

Commentary

It Is Time for the Democratic Party to Stand Up

**The opinion of the author does not represent that of the Potomac Pulse or the Potomac School. All views expressed by the author are their own.** In 2016, the Democratic Party scrutinized Justice Brett Kavanaugh in regards to sexual assault allegations made by Dr. Chrstine Blasey Ford. During the 2016 Presidential, the Left censured President Trump for the Access Hollywood Tape and the 24 sexual assault allegations … Continue reading It Is Time for the Democratic Party to Stand Up

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Brackets

The Greatest Album Of All Time Bracket Is Here!

The COVID-19 pandemic has shut everything (literally everything) down recently. That includes the yearly NCAA Tournament, more commonly known as March Madness. So, we decided to take matters into our own hands. We have made two, 64 entry brackets, and we need your help deciding the winner. This bracket will be deciding the best album of all time, according to Potomac. **Voting starts tomorrow on … Continue reading The Greatest Album Of All Time Bracket Is Here!

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Potomac Life

King Lee V? Exploring Potomac’s Secret “Royalty”

The sky is blue, 1+1 is 2, and America is a democratic republic.  To quote our Declaration of Independence, “these truths are self evident.”  It was America’s embrace of democratic values that sparked upheaval in the centuries-old monarchies in Europe.  The quest to spread the principles of our founding ideology has been the framework for both our violent and diplomatic interactions with the rest of … Continue reading King Lee V? Exploring Potomac’s Secret “Royalty”

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Commentary

The Rational Case for Medicare For All

**The opinion of the author does not represent that of the Potomac Pulse or the Potomac School. All views expressed by the author are their own.** After a bout of pneumonia, Susan Finley returned to her job in Grand Junction, Colorado.  The day she came back, her manager presented her with a plaque, commemorating her for 10 years of service to the store. Then, he … Continue reading The Rational Case for Medicare For All

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Entertainment

Movie Review Vol. VI: Once Upon A Time in Hollywood

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, written and directed by the legendary Quentin Tarantino, takes us to the end of Hollywood’s golden age in 1969 where the film industry is being changed to introduce a new image of heroes. This movie captivated me with the unexpected action scenes — a staple in many of Tarantino’s works. This movie appeals to a wide audience and brings … Continue reading Movie Review Vol. VI: Once Upon A Time in Hollywood

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Around the World

Trade Schools: A Way to Minimize College Debt?

As students at college preparatory school like Potomac, we are all too familiar with the pressures of higher education. Whether it be due to parents’ high expectations or a feeling of competition with your fellow students, wondering which college we will go to is at the forefront of our minds. For us at Potomac, college is really the only path we consider taking; seeing as … Continue reading Trade Schools: A Way to Minimize College Debt?

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