Opinion
Editorial: ICE represents America’s unchecked federal power
March 1, 2026
In recent weeks, many protests against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have sprung up across the country. According to Pew Research Center, 72% of Americans now think that it isn’t okay for ICE to arrest people based on their language or skin color. Furthermore, an overwhelming majority of Americans believe that it is okay to record and share information about ICE arrests. Americans aren’t just disagreeing over border policy, but developing more and more distrust. This distrust was clearly intensified after the multiple fatal shootings caused by ICE, notably Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, which garnered the most media attention.
Editorial: Opting out of politics is privileged
November 25, 2025
With the political controversy surrounding the current administration and the polarization it has sparked, a smaller but growing trend has emerged: the rise of the “staying in the middle.” Many people, particularly online, describe themselves as “centrist” or proudly claim that they “don’t do politics.” This stance is often presented as a sign of maturity or level-headedness, as a way to rise above the drama. In practice, though, it functions as a pressure release valve, a way to simply avoid discomfort, conflict, and responsibility.
Opinion: Carlmont football is overhyped
October 26, 2025
On Fridays, the Carlmont field’s lights shine bright, the stands fill up, and students wearing themed colors pile in to cheer on the football team. Tickets are sold, announcements blare, and the crowd cheers wildly. At Carlmont, as well as across the country, football is easily the most popular and talked-about sport. But should it be?