The online student news site of Redondo Union High School

High Tide

The online student news site of Redondo Union High School

High Tide

The online student news site of Redondo Union High School

High Tide

the staff’s take on current or trending issues.

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The vices of a vaccine passport

Ben Ringel, Online Editor August 27, 2021

As cases are beginning to rise again, many are eager to more strictly separate the vaccinated from the not. Due to the efficacy and safety of Covid-19 vaccinations (proven by a full FDA approval for Pfizer),...

The Judicial System Stands Trial

Anthony Ganis, Opinion Columnist April 29, 2021

On April 29, the jury in the case of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin came out with a verdict: guilty of all charges for the murder of George Floyd, a crime that sparked the largest mass protests in American...

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The stock market: A fitting place for teenage involvement?

Troy Nevil, Staff writer March 8, 2021

As recent events have demonstrated, the stock market is an interesting place, to say the least. By selling and exchanging stocks, people have the ability to involve themselves in the world’s economy...

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Toeing the line of minimum wage

Sara Stienecker, Online editor March 7, 2021

Raising the minimum wage has always been a contentious issue within the political sphere, especially in recent years. So while the federal government has been unable to reach a consensus since 2009, state...

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Should money measure success?

Ben Ringel, Staff writer March 3, 2021

My mind changes every day on whether or not I think money equates success. Although many people try, it’s impossible to ignore that a wealthy bank account is one of the most powerful things in our society....

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Let teachers talk about mental health

Elijah Hughes, Staff writer March 2, 2021

The student-teacher bond is an important factor of a positive classroom experience, as it allows for greater social growth and a developed support system. If done properly, it can dismantle some of the...

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The Faults of Fracking

Ben Ringel, Staff Writer February 28, 2021

As I’m writing this, millions of Americans have lost their access to clean water, food, electricity and heating as an unprecedented and historic snowstorm rampages through the South. In Harris County,...

Should Gavin Newsom be recalled?

Nikko Englund, Staff Writer February 22, 2021

The American government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been, quite frankly, awful. At best, it has been mishandled. At worst, it has been the direct cause of thousands of deaths in the very...

Money is immunity

Trina Kolas, Writing editor February 19, 2021

Many people, including me, aspire to live the life of a traditional celebrity: We want to live in a 20-bedroom mansion with a pool that’s a mile long and grounds that seem to go on forever, to attend...

Pro/Con: Biden’s Immigration Reform Bill

Rachel King and Sara Miyake-Singer February 14, 2021

Pro: by Rachel King With thousands of visa seekers stranded at the US-Mexico border and many more living in the US with no legal status, it is no secret the immigration system needs reform. Unfortunately,...

Dear Valentine’s Day,

Allie D'Amato, Staff writer February 14, 2021

It’s that time of year again, where red rose sales are through the roof and Instagram feeds are filled with sappy partner-appreciation-posts. Every year when Valentine's Day rolls around, I am forced...

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Setting the bar on social media

Sara Stienecker, Online Editor February 9, 2021

It’s no secret the college application process is stressful. Curating a list of extracurriculars, writing personal statements and supplements, and actually figuring out where to apply are all things...

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