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Why Gun Possession in the US Does More Harm than Good

Why Gun Possession in the US Does More Harm than Good

Sydney Rubin, Staff Writer December 15, 2017

The devastating reality is this: citizens in our country have become almost completely desensitized to mass shootings. With mass shooting after mass shooting, it is obvious that something needs to change;...

Why Banning Guns Isnt the Solution to Gun Violence in America

Why Banning Guns Isn’t the Solution to Gun Violence in America

Aaron Patashnik, Opinion Editor November 17, 2017

Following the recent attack in Texas, as well as many other mass shootings, many people have been calling for gun regulation, limiting citizen’s access to things like assault weapons, silencers, and...

Kneeling During the National Anthem: Admirable or Disrespectful?

Kneeling During the National Anthem: Admirable or Disrespectful?

October 2, 2017

Two Round Table writers go head to head on the issue of kneeling during the national anthem in protest of racial discrimination.

Advice for Incoming Juniors and Seniors

Advice for Incoming Juniors and Seniors

September 1, 2017

At the end of last school year, outgoing senior and junior staff writers shared their best tips and advice about surviving the year. Take note!

Why We Should Revert to the Old Attendance Policy

Why We Should Revert to the Old Attendance Policy

J.P. Matthew, Staff Writer June 15, 2017

“You can’t graduate!” Imagine being told this due to the number of absences you have. Tragic, right?  With the current attendance policy in Stamford’s high schools, you can be cut out from certain...

The War on Google Classroom

The War on Google Classroom

Amy Liebman, Features Editor June 9, 2017

Although it was created to make staying up to date on schoolwork and projects more convenient, Google Classroom seems to have done the complete opposite.  While it holds a lot of potential to be a useful...

Youth football players showcasing head hitting.

Should Parents Prevent Their Children from Playing America’s Favorite Sport?

Jacob Koester, Staff Writer May 25, 2017

After multiple suicides and deaths of former NFL players, parents with children are wondering whether to let their children play football or not. Unfortunate examples include the suicides of former NFL...

From left to right: Seniors Colby Stalteri, Sam Berkun, Brittany Kellner and Devon Canora, wearing their senior shirts.

Why Seniors Should Have More Privileges

Colby Stalteri, Staff Writer May 3, 2017

By the time we get around to our senior year, we are all just about over high school and ready to go to college. After three years of hard work, and the new stress of college soon approaching, seniors...

How the Minimum Wage Increase Positively Affects You and Millions of Other Americans

How the Minimum Wage Increase Positively Affects You and Millions of Other Americans

Nicole Matura, Staff Writer April 28, 2017

The start of 2017 brought minimum wage increases for 21 states, impacting not only teens (a widespread rumor—teens actually do not make up the majority of workers making minimum wage) but also millions...

Two unidentified SHS students walking home from school.

SPS Transportation Inequalities Must Be Addressed

Stanley Chen, Staff Writer March 7, 2017

There are many factors that affect grades at Stamford High School; could walking to school be one of them? Many parents encourage their children to get better grades, work harder, and push themselves...

Harassment of Counter-Protesters is Unacceptable

The Round Table Editorial Staff February 27, 2017

The Round Table editorial staff stood proudly as we observed several hundred of our fellow classmates exercising their first amendment right to protest. The recent protest in response to President Trump’s...

Staff Writer Ducan Lee and Arts and Entertainment Editor Andrea Hunt go head to head to debate Donald Trumps first 20 days.

The First Twenty Days of Trump’s America: A Huge Success or Complete Disaster?

February 23, 2017

Has President Trump finally fulfilled his promises to make America great again, or is he just wreaking havoc on our country? Two RT staff members go head to head to break down Trump's tumultuous first...

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