Month: September 2020

Commentary

Two Buttons and a Timer: How to Save the Presidential Debates

Last night’s presidential debate was nothing short of a chaotic, virulent, and embarrassing disaster.  As CNN’s Jake Tapper put it, it was a “hot mess inside of a dumpster fire inside of a train wreck.”  Pundits were quick to blame the mess of a debate on the conduct of its participants.  Both candidates, especially President Trump, came under fire for a motley of uncivil behaviors … Continue reading Two Buttons and a Timer: How to Save the Presidential Debates

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Entertainment

When Entertainment Meets Oppression: The New Mulan

The new live-action Disney’s Mulan had millions of fans excited for the remake. However, there has been an increasing number of people boycotting the film.  The original motion picture animated Mulan was released in America in 1998. The plot of the movie is unique for a Disney princess classic. Mulan, the main character, is a princess. Her father is too sick to go fight for … Continue reading When Entertainment Meets Oppression: The New Mulan

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Who are the Proud Boys and Why Did They Get a Presidential Debate Shout-Out?

This year’s first presidential debate, for many, was not very informative. With screaming, interrupting, insults, and more unprofessional behavior, it was hard to focus on the candidates’ answers or the questions moderators provided. However, one of the main takeaways from the first debate for many people is President Donald Trump’s refusal to denounce white supremacy and more specifically, the organization Proud Boys. Now, with their … Continue reading Who are the Proud Boys and Why Did They Get a Presidential Debate Shout-Out?

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Potomac Life

Introducing The Pulse Advice Column!

Hello everybody, I’m Olivia Eads! I’m proud to introduce my new section of The Pulse, an anonymous advice column where I offer my perspective on issues in your life. Send in situations, dilemmas, and conundrums and I’ll be sure to write back with a short article offering tips, tricks, and advice. Sign your submission with a unique name (or don’t sign it at all), submit … Continue reading Introducing The Pulse Advice Column!

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Climate Disasters: The New “New Normal”

For decades, scientists have warned Americans about the severe damage climate change will cause, but many brushed it off as a distant issue because the effects did not directly impact them. California’s wildfires and Greenland’s melting ice sheets make it clear that climate change is an enduring issue that cannot be ignored.  California has always been prone to wildfires, but the severity and frequency of … Continue reading Climate Disasters: The New “New Normal”

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2020’s Latest Development: Aliens

For years, the possibility of life on other planets has captivated audiences across the globe. Movies, TV shows, media outlets, organizations, and everyday individuals continue to be obsessed with the idea of aliens. The lack of proof of their existence has not stopped the stereotyping of our galactic neighbors as green, skinny, oval-headed, big-eyed, and three-fingered. Yet, if (when?) extraterrestrial life is discovered, it may … Continue reading 2020’s Latest Development: Aliens

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Potomac Life

Student Perspectives on the “Corona Schedule”

Due to the unprecedented circumstances that we are living in, Potomac’s administration has decided to completely restructure the traditional schedule in an unprecedented way. The new schedule aims to increase simplicity while decreasing the amount of time students are in front of a screen.  What do students and teachers think of this new, innovative schedule? The Pulse decided to take a closer look and find … Continue reading Student Perspectives on the “Corona Schedule”

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A Look At the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine

The fastest time for a vaccine to be created is four years. Most vaccines take between ten to fifteen years. Still, billions of dollars across the world are being pushed into trying to find a vaccine for COVID-19 in under a year. To find the vaccine quickly, the process by which scientists find a vaccine is accelerating, raising concerns about ethnicity and safety. The first … Continue reading A Look At the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine

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Commentary

The Potomac Pledge Needs To Change

While the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a series of difficult challenges for the Potomac School, I believe that Potomac has done well with its plan to return to school safely and effectively. With multiple potential plans dependent on the current severity of the pandemic, it seems like the school is ready for anything. Yet, it remains unclear how the plan accounts for club sports, a … Continue reading The Potomac Pledge Needs To Change

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The Political Implications of RBG’s Death

Tuesday morning, Mitt Romney (R- Utah) announced that he would not prevent President Trump from appointing a new Supreme Court justice before November third, defying Republican precedent from 2016. Romney’s statement comes after four days of controversy following the death of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, who died of complications from pancreatic cancer on Friday. He joins a group of other key moderate GOP senators (including Cory … Continue reading The Political Implications of RBG’s Death

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