On July 16, 2019, Netflix removed the controversial suicide scene from the teen drama 13 Reasons Why more than two years after the series premiered. The streaming service explained that the three […]
13 Reasons Why Must Be Removed
Southern Border Crisis: No Action Despite Controversial Practices
Tensions over immigration policy at the southern border continue. Critics continue to call the treatment of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers inhumane. Since last September, 11 people have died in custody, including […]
Can Sushi Spontaneously Combust? Yes.
If you have ever eaten sushi, you may have had the tasty “crunch” on top. This deep-fried batter can retain heat after being removed from the fryer if it is not stored […]
What’s Up with the 2020 Election?
The 2020 United States presidential election may seem far away as it is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020; but candidates are beginning to kickstart their campaigns, and potential voters are tuning […]
ANNOUNCING NEW SWORD & SHIELD EDITORS FOR 2019 – 2020
Editors-in-Chief: Maggie Di Sanza & Jessica Jiang Layout Editor: Davis Hardy Copy Editor: Aarushi Vyas Operations Manager: Brynn Sailing News Editors: Amira Pierotti & Eliana Sauer Arts & Entertainment Editors: Evanka Amin […]
San Diego Shooting
On Saturday, April 27th, 2019, a gunman entered a synagogue in San Diego yelling anti-Semitic slurs, and opened fire with an A.R. 15-style gun. He paused when the rabbi of the congregation […]
Celebrities Who Have Struggled With Mental Health Disorders
Adolescence is a critical period for mental, social, and emotional wellbeing and development; during one’s teenage years, the brain undergoes significant developmental changes that will last into adulthood. Because their brains are still developing, adolescents are particularly receptive to the social and emotional influences of media and their communities.
