SPECIAL ISSUE
the power of
WORDS THE N-WORD AT BRANHAM There is not a more controversial word to Americans, but students are over its use at school. Pg. 2
HOMOPHOBIC LANGUAGE 'That's so gay' and other words are used without consideration of those in the LGBTQ comunity. Pg. 3
GETTING HELP Students see unequal access to tutoring. Pg. 3 RESTORATIVE JUSTICE Building culture amid rising misbehavior. Pg. 4
HOT CHEETO GIRL The stereotype is often a pejorative aimed at shaming Latinx students. Pg. 6
Illustrations by Dhatri Tummala with inking by Grace Ngo
IRAN CONFLICT Students and staff make connection to crisis. Pg. 7 KILL YOURSELF Mental health issues make it hard Pg. 8
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NEWS
Exploring the impact that a few simple words can have on others
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10 IN-DEPTHFENTANYL AT SCHOOL OPINION
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SCI-HEALTH
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SPORTS
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