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The Accolade

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The Accolade

To promote civic engagement, the Orange County Registrar of Voters has been setting up information booths like this one at the University of California, Irvine, on Thursday, Oct. 10. Those eligible to cast a ballot but haven't registered can still do so on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 5, by visiting any voting center in the state.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: More than half of seniors eligible to vote plan on casting their ballot before or by Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 5

Kyuwon Han, Spotlight Team Reporter November 4, 2024

Jenna Forster’s mother had a hand in the senior’s voter registration process — literally. “My mom registered me to vote online. … Once it’s my birthday [Oct. 3], the system puts it through,...

Two presidential candidates, Democrat Kamala Harris (left) and Republican Donald Trump, vie for their victory in the 2024 election.

HARRIS VS. TRUMP: SH students, staff share their reactions to the Sept. 10 presidential debate

Katelyn Ahn, Business Manager & Spotlight Team Reporter October 27, 2024

One-and-done. Sports fans have commonly applied this expression to college basketball, referring to a player who joins a team for just one year before declaring for the NBA draft the next. Los Angeles...

The Democratic donkey and Republican elephant are two political symbols representing the approaching presidential election.

HISTORY IS ON THE LINE: SH students share thoughts on presidential election

Faith Jung, Spotlight Specialty Magazine Editor October 26, 2024

The first woman of color to run for president in America. The second president in our nation since Grover Cleveland in 1893 to possibly serve two non-consecutive terms. No matter who comes out on top...

The two presidential candidates — Donald Trump and Kamala Harris — race to the election coming up in November.

STAFF EDITORIAL: It’s time for our first female president; minimum wage should go up to $18 in the state

The Accolade Editorial Board October 23, 2024

In following common practice among most legacy media outlets like the Los Angeles Times or the Orange County Register, The Accolade’s 17-member editorial board has come up with its own endorsements for...

Cecelia Bartin celebrates onstage after receiving the majority of the votes to win the title of Governor in Apple TV+ documentary “Girls State.”

Q&A: Three from ‘Girls State’ cast thoughts on presidential election

Serenity Li, Copy Editor October 22, 2024

Released last semester on Apple TV+, “Girls State” focuses on select moments from an annual event of the same name held in Missouri for young ladies in high school. It follows five girls and their...

CNN’s morning show co-host Don Lemon was under fire for his sexist/ageist remarks against Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley during a February broadcast.

Women, we work for us, not him

Kate Yang, Editor-in-Chief March 9, 2023

Women do not have a prime: Women have all but time.  Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s directed ageist remarks toward 80-year-old President Joe Biden Feb. 16 and demanded cognitive...

Rioters invaded the Capitol building Jan. 6 in response to President Joe Biden’s victory during the 2020 election. With its one-year anniversary, Americans should reflect on this event and work toward eliminating party divisions.

On the first anniversary of the Capitol riot, Americans need to overcome their political divide and work toward creating a more inclusive future

Rida Zar, Opinion Editor January 15, 2022

The word “anniversary” often has a positive connotation. Weddings, birthdays, the Fourth of July and several others represent the start of something meaningful and elicit joy in those who celebrate...

Vice President Harris’ casual Converse look truly en Vogue

Nevya Patel, News Editor January 31, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris stands in front of salmon pink and apple green drapes, paying homage to her former sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, while wearing a smile reflecting her victory. With her simple...

Original Vice President Kamala Harris print cover a cover-up for racism and prejudice at Vogue

Krishna Thaker, Special Sections Editor January 31, 2021

Option one depicts her sporting a powder blue suit while standing in front of a beautiful gold and tan backdrop. Option two, with green and pink drapes messily hung in the background, shows the vice...

Writer Rida Zar looks admiringly at Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

Vice President Kamala Harris sets a new path in politics for me and other women of color

Rida Zar, Opinion Editor January 20, 2021

In 1789,  John Adams became America’s first vice president after receiving the second-most Electoral College votes after George Washington. In the 47 more vice presidents to come, regardless of the...

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