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The main hall of the Durham Museum, usually filled with visitors, is empty over a year into the pandemic.

Museums matter

Morgan Weir, Opinions Editor
April 16, 2021
As a way to spread awareness and support of their cause, groups in support of AAPI spread infographics, statistics, and resources. People share these on social media and educate others.

Stop the hate

Brenna Batchelder, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2021
High school baseball could be a whole new experience for players and teams without the mercy rule. It would allow schools to attain more records, and give teams down by a big deficit the chance to make a comeback.

No mercy

Garrett Wilcoxen, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2021
Over the course of the past two months, Nebraska governor Pete Ricketts has engaged in opposition politics with Democrats. Rather than pursuing his own policies, he acts out of blind opposition to ideas others push forward.

The lazy game of opposition politics

Edison Geiler, MWHS Wildcat News Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2021
Hollywood is long overdue for more inclusivity and authenticity in producing films with disabled actors.

Cinema’s systemic ableism

Emma Baker, Catalyst Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2021
In what is now an infamous moment in NFL lore, Browns end Myles Garrett (95) took the helmet off of Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2), and swung it at his head, resulting in a direct blow. Garrett was suspended indefinitely, and many other suspensions were issued. Photo by Creative Commons.

The need to raise player safety

Logan Moseley, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2021
World language classes are offered to students in high school to improve upon skills that can greatly impact their futures. However, its the schools’ responsibility to better promote these classes and encourage students to consider just how important they can be. An increase in understanding and empathy for different cultures and regions could greatly benefit future generations.

The language of compassion

Kaden Roth, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2021
Due to the rise in popular thrift shopping apps which allow for easy reselling, concerns about the gentrification of thrift stores have been on the rise.

The gentrification of thrift stores

Anna Blumenthal, Entertainment Editor
March 26, 2021
Increasing base sizes (from 15 inches square to 18 inches square) is one of many rule-changes that are being tested in MiLB this season. If the rules see success in the minor leagues, they could be implemented in the majors.

Game changers

Evan Vaslow, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2021
A Google search for “giving away money to homeless people” provides over nine million results. The top results are YouTube videos with hundreds of thousands or even millions of views, all of which use charity as clickbait to get views and money.

Charity for clout

Morgan Weir, Opinions Editor
March 25, 2021
Soccer would be a new experience for both the players and the fans without the offsides offense. It would force a quicker paced game and create more opportunities for each side to score.

A development to soccer

Garrett Wilcoxen, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2021
At first, they were teammates in Oklahoma City, foes when James Harden (13) went to Houston, and when Kevin Durant (35) found his way to Golden State, but now reunited, they have formed a three headed monster in with Kyrie Irving. Finding themselves always in the top three and more often ranked first in the NBA Power Rankings, they are Vegas’ favorites to win this years NBA Finals. Photo by Creative Commons.

The integrity of sports teams

Logan Moseley, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2021
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