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External validation disregarded

Ryan Choe February 19, 2020
Learning about my heritage carried over into my early school days. Near the end of middle school, however, I came across Asian biases disguised as jokes, which challenged my belief that I should be proud of my heritage.
RBHS counseling put up popular college t-shirts in the science wing. (Photo by Will Cover)

Affirmative action proves vital for diversity

The Rock and Bearing News Staff November 4, 2019
While opponents of affirmative action say it decreases equity because of higher standards put on some racial groups, it is imperative that colleges consider race in their admissions to ensure diversity. Race should, however, play a reduced role in acceptance, and instead be a way to understand an applicant in a holistic context.
Seniors Megan Pullen, Laura Scoville and Emily Ma discuss the controversy over Harvard admissions. The three have been friends through high school and prepare dread leaving each other for college next year. Photo illustration by Allie Pigg

Harvard lawsuit may change the future of affirmative action

Amanda Kurukulasuriya October 19, 2018

Oct. 15, a trial based on a 2014 lawsuit filed by the private organization Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) against Harvard took place at the United States District Court in Boston, overseen by Judge...

Spicy-Sweet roasted broccoli, mushrooms over quinoa

Spicy-Sweet roasted broccoli, mushrooms over quinoa

Grace Vance January 5, 2016
Get the recipe for this spicy-sweet, smoky-roasted broccoli and mushroom bowl that will bring the flavors of an asian restaurant to your kitchen
World market offers varieties of food to fill up your tummy.
photo by Patrick Smith

Cultures extend through businesses

Kaitlyn Marsh April 23, 2013

While Columbia is known for its wide assortment of cultural differences and diversity, something else adds spark and variance to the everyday life of the working white man. Foreigners not only bring their...

Pianist balances musicality with academics

Pianist balances musicality with academics

Nomin-Erdene Jagdagdorj March 9, 2013

Junior Esther Liu has a lot to boast about — her memory, which produced the first 100 digits of pi last year at the EEE Pi Day contest; her course load, which included Calculus III at the University...

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