OpEds
Why you should stop drinking bubble milk tea | Ethan Lin – Grade 8
Bubble tea is packed with sugar Sweetness of the tea can trigger an addiction Bubble tea is poisonous because of the plastic it generates People should stop drinking bubble milk tea. This sounds absurd, but it is the truth. Although bubble tea is affordable and delicious, it is like a drug; it is unhealthy, it’s […]
OpEd: Trump is dismantling the Western Alliance | Brian Tu – Grade 11
If the Western Alliance were to crumble, peace would die out with it No member of the Western Alliance would like to see a closer bond between America and Russia Trump doesn’t recognize the importance of NATO Trump’s recent meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Helsinki has generated outrage in the US and around […]
5 things Taiwan does better than the US | Brian Tu – Grade 10
People are no longer shocked to hear about gunmen shooting up US schools US healthcare is comparatively bad and inefficient The US has some of the highest poverty rates in the world With all the political in-fighting, corruption, and disappointment in literally every politician that has been going on for quite a few years, it […]
OpEd: Is banning plastic bags in Taiwan necessary? | Estella Tong – Grade 8
800 million tons of plastic has been thrown into the ocean Taiwan has banned stores from providing free plastic bags Keeping foldable bags with you during outings will make shopping more convenient Since 2002, Taiwan has stipulated stores like supermarkets, chained convenience stores, discount stores, etc. (a total of seven types of stores) must make […]
Debate: 5 reasons why teens should NOT have social media | Lily Chen – Grade 8
A study shows over 80% of teenagers get online much more frequently than they need to Teens are more susceptible to depression when they worry about getting “likes” or “shares” Kids all around the world are impacted by cyberbullying every day This article is Part 2 of a debate over the merits and problems of […]
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