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As college decisions creep closer to finalizing, many students contemplate spending time abroad. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, over 6 million students studied in a foreign country each year.

Pro/Con: First year abroad

Lily Bruch and Dylan Guillory May 8, 2026

Many colleges, such as Northeastern University and New York University,  provide conditional acceptances for first-semester study abroad programs as a structured pathway for admission. Students are typically...

As the dinner date comes to an end, the question of how the check should be paid arises. This article explored whether heterosexual couples should split the bill on a date or if men should be expected to pay.

Pro/Con: Splitting the bill

Joanne Liu and Riley Gunn February 19, 2026

Pro - by Joanne Liu Waiters furrow their brows in disappointment at men who insist on going 50-50. Online, many conflate splitting the bill with the slow death of chivalry. For men to pay on a heterosexual...

This year, Black Friday falls on Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving. The Falconer considered the pros and cons of this holiday.

Pro/Con: Black Friday

Dylan Guillory and Emerson Koning November 21, 2025

Pro - by Dylan Guillory Waking up the morning after Thanksgiving, handing your Christmas list to your parents and feeling the excitement of what is to come on Christmas morning is a feeling better than...

California’s Proposition 50 serves to temporarily redraw the state’s current congressional district map with a new version to give Democrats more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. The proposition was proposed to offset Texas's recent gerrymandering to favor Republicans.

Pro/Con: Proposition 50

Isabel Ji and Autumn Bowman October 29, 2025

California’s Proposition 50, also known as the “Election Rigging Response Act,” is a ballot for election on Nov. 4, temporarily changing the state’s congressional districts to counteract partisan...

As seniors begin to work on college applications, the question of whether to apply to a college through the early decision process looms overhead. Reporters examined the advantages and disadvantages of applying early with a binding commitment.

Pro/Con: Early decision

Jessie Chen and Lana Weber August 20, 2025

Pro - by Jessie Chen Senior year, second semester. While most seniors are stressing over college essays and waiting months for decisions, you’re already wearing your dream school’s hoodie with an...

The arguments surrounding veganism as a diet and lifestyle have many differing perspectives. Writers examined the pros and cons of veganism, and discussed topics ranging from ethics to environmental impact.

Pro/Con: Veganism

Elsa Goodman and Gabrielle Gonzales May 28, 2025

Pro - by Gabrielle Gonzales According to the Association for Psychological Science, nearly all dog owners in the United States view their dog as an important member of the family, and naturally, we would...

At 1:05 p.m., the Falcon Eatery overflows with students, encouraging many to cut the lunch line. Reporters defended whether lunch periods should lengthen for increased student and teacher productivity and focus, or if should they remain the same to give students greater time for socialization once the school day ends.

Pro/Con: Longer lunch time

Isabel Ji and Sneha Lele October 7, 2024

Pro - by Isabel Ji In recent years, changes such as later start times, and the option of online school, have been enforced to improve the education system and quality of life for students. However, there...

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