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A poll posted on the Scroll’s Instagram story reveals that the majority of students believe in the overall benevolence of trigger warnings. Out of 66 votes, 57 voted for the warnings being more positive, and seven voted the opposite.

The cons of using trigger warnings

Jessica Sahota, Writer
December 17, 2020

Kamala Harris delivers her victory speech on Nov. 7, 2020. Earlier, she was announced to have been elected vice president by the popular vote.

Kamala Harris makes history as first female vice president

Hannia Antunez, Writer
December 11, 2020

A poll posted on the Scroll’s Instagram story reveals that the majority of students believe in the overall benevolence of trigger warnings. Out of 66 votes, 57 voted for the warnings being more positive, and seven voted the opposite.

The pros of content trigger warnings in social media

Hannia Antunez, Writer
December 11, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett is sworn in as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court by Chief Justice John Roberts. Her personal and political beliefs have been deemed controversial by many, and her role as the first politically conservative woman on the court makes history.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett makes history on the Supreme Court

Maadhu Krishnan, Viewpoint Team Leader
December 9, 2020

Celebrities mixing up cultures and trends has become a norm. Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Katy Perry are just a few examples of public figures who appropriate culture.

How cultural appreciation becomes appropriation

Sophia Campbell, Writer
December 9, 2020

Donald Trump is pictured giving a speech at the White House’s Rose Garden on Nov. 13, 2020. This was Trump’s first address to the public following Biden’s declared victory.

Donald Trump’s lame-duck period

Jessica Sahota, Writer
December 9, 2020

With more colleges adapting to circumstances caused by COVID-19, students can choose whether or not to send their scores.

Test optional policies: the pros

Maadhu Krishnan, Viewpoint Team Leader
November 21, 2020

A venn diagram of 10 celebrities who have been canceled within the past year and their reputation today. Many celebrities have been unable to recover from being canceled online.

The cons of cancel culture

Maadhu Krishnan, Viewpoint Team Leader
November 21, 2020

In a poll released on The Scroll’s Instagram, data was collected from White Station students about their opinions on cancel culture. With the majority against cancel culture, debate-sparking beliefs are few and far between.

Why Cancel Culture is Socially Beneficial

Alice Willard
October 22, 2020

From poll data via the Scroll’s Instagram, the majority of students have agreed that racial tensions are the primary concern this election. As the election approaches, student voters continue to consider a variety of topics, including COVID-19; this is the first year that coronavirus will play a role in a presidential race.

Student voters use their voices this election year

Alice Willard
October 22, 2020

In 2014, Bill Hiss and Valerie Franks conducted a study on the performance of students who were admitted without submitting test scores versus the performance of students who were admitted by submitting test scores. Based on GPAs, they discovered that submitters often choose more rigorous majors and still outperformed non-submitters.

Cons of test optional policies for universities

Sophia Campbell, Writer
October 22, 2020

Although switching to online school was no doubt the best way to avoid the spread of the coronavirus, the effects of virtual school are still concerning. Increased screen time can lead to obesity, vision issues, chronic back pain, poor sleep and impaired cognitive function.

Surviving the mental and physical consequences of online school

Sophia Campbell, Writer
October 22, 2020

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