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Education: College Loans

    “No student loans”... Too good to be true, right? Twenty-five schools now offer “no loans” finacial aid policies to help undergraduate students pay for school. But what does “no loans” mean?     “No Loans” finacial aid packages generally seek to replace students loans with grants or scholarships that do not have to be repaid. Each college has its own policies, so the term may differ across institutions. “No loan” does not mean that the college eliminates student loans from their finacial aid packages. Some universities require a minimum student contribution or a part-time employment while others require a parental contribution.       Though “no loans” policies, most college aim to cover the family’s demostrated finacial need based on cpmpletion of the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Therefore, for some the “no loan” finacial aid policies, the family income of a student would need to be less than a specific t...

My Volleyball Column

My Volleyball Column By Daniela Hogtanian I look around me for the last time, glancing at my teammates as we stand in a circle, right before what is to be our last game. For whatever reason, I feel as though time passes slowly and I smile in my reverie, remembering the last four years of my life and how much love I have for volleyball. Because of this sport, I have learned to be compassionate, confident, and more assertive in every aspect of life. Because of volleyball, I found a group of girls who have become like family to me. Because of volleyball, I have become a team player, who knows what it means to be a part of something bigger than one’s self. I remember my first high school volleyball game as if it was yesterday. I was a nervous wreck as it was, but when my coach told me that I was going to be one of the six starting players, I was sure I would faint. However, a lot has changed since then. I can now trust my teammates with my life. I can now serve a volleyball with my ...

Voter Registration

Nayiri Artounians Publications Club 16 October 2018 Pilibos Pre-Registers!     National Voter Registration Day is more likely than not an overlooked day. Despite this, it is of extreme importance and fundamental to the success of the democracy. In honor of this day, Pilibos juniors and seniors attended a presentation given by representatives from ANCA Western Region and the Los Angeles City Clerk’s Office on the importance of voting, specifically on the city level. The LA Office delivered a shocking statistic that only 10-15% of registered voters actually vote in the city elections. The speaker stated how the city elections are often overlooked, but are extremely important because they impact the citizens of Los Angeles directly and immediately. These elections not only choose immediate policies, but also choose the city’s representatives in the State Congress. Both ANCA and the LA Office emphasized that the youth are especially important to elections. With enoug...

Veganism

Aelita Arshakyan The Power of Veganism Sources: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vegan-diet-benefits#section5 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/blog/whole-story/yes-plants-have-protein Although vegan diets are mainly known to help people lose weight, they offer various and essential health and environmental benefits. Since a vegan diet calls for the elimination of meat and animal products, one must solely rely on the intake of grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, peas, nuts and seeds to offer certain beneficial nutrients. Compared to other diets for weight loss, a vegan diet is much more effective. Besides these great benefits, going vegan has benefits for type 2 diabetes and declining kidney function. According to several studies, vegans tend to have lower blood sugar levels. Veganism lowers an individual’s chances of developing cancer, largely due to the large consumption of legumes, fruits, and vegetables. Veganism is also helping the environment in ways we thought would...

An Interview with Principal Maral Tavitian

An Interview with Mrs. Maral At the beginning of the year, it was announced that Dr. Dorian would no longer serve the role of principal. She would be moving onto a new position called Head of School and our High School Academic Advisor, Mrs. Maral Tavitian, would take on the position of principal. Some were confused by how the new system would operate. It is apparent that it has been smooth sailing so far, but we decided to go straight to the source and really understand how the school’s new system works. “Hello Mrs. Maral. Thank you for agreeing to interview today. First of all, how do you like your new job?” Mrs. Maral: “It’s an unbelievably huge responsibility. I went into this knowing that, but I don’t think I fully understood exactly how large of a scale in responsibility it is and how it would be affecting me physically, mentally and emotionally. I don’t think you know that until you get into anything that is new. For students, it will be stepping into the university worl...

Nike and Kaepernick Campaign

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/behind-nikes-decision-to-stand-by-colin-kaepernick Since July 1988, Nike has branded their slogan “Just Do It” as their defining feature. Throughout the years, these ads have included controversial pictures of people who have often been criticized, such as with Michael Jordan. Staying on brand, Nike released their most recent ads with ex-football player, Colin Kaepernick, as the face of Nike to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary. Nike is a worldwide athletic apparel brand and is used often in the NFL. However, the NFL rejected Kaepernick because he decided to kneel during the national anthem, in protest of police brutality and injustice. Nike’s fame in the NFL played a role in choosing someone as controversial as Kaepernick to become the face of the brand. The picture of Kaepernick shows a closeup of the player captioned “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” The ad was immediately criticized, result...