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Ian Sun, Opinions Editor

Ian Sun is a junior at Radnor High School who serves as the Opinions Section Editor of Radnorite. He loves to play piano and percussion, write timely articles for the newspaper, and fiddle with computers. In his free time, he enjoys reading up on the news and watching computer-related videos on YouTube. In the future, he aspires to work in a computer-science related industry. You can check out his work down below!

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A map displaying the locations of popular colleges. Map obtained from https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/3/13/4067334/new-college-football-team-markets

The Increasing Selectivity of Colleges

Ian Sun
May 5, 2023
The dashboard of ChatGPT’s beta version, as ChatGPT answers question 3 of a past AP Language FRQ, as of January 2023.

ChatGPT: A Menace to Educators, or a Valuable Teaching Tool?

Ian Sun
March 15, 2023
The eight Ivy League universities in the US. These universities, as well as other hyper-selective schools, are some of the most prestigious schools in the world and are the most sought after schools in upper-class circles.

Your college is not your worth

Ian Sun
February 25, 2022
Some examples of the “devious lick” trend on TikTok compiled in a YouTube video.

Preventing Vandalism Trends Requires More Than Simply Disciplining Participants

Ian Sun, Opinions Editor
December 14, 2021
Examples of Instagram posts focused on social justice in 2020. Since the killing of George Floyd, many people have taken to the streets and social media feeds to raise awareness about issues going on in the world. Photo originally on “Political Correctness: The Worried Youths’ Guide on What Not to Say” by Sarah Tachau

Social Media Activism: Making change in a digital age

Ian Sun, Opinions Section Editor
December 1, 2021
Covers of books in Barnes and Noble’s Diverse Editions, starring reworks of classical works where the lead characters are non-white, proposed in February 2020. Diverse Editions was criticized for Blackface and simply repurposing classical works written by white authors rather than featuring works by authors of color, and was ultimately not published. 

When representation isn’t enough

Ian Sun, Opinions Section Editor
November 11, 2021
Radnor High School’s new weekly bell schedule for the 2021-22 school year. This schedule returns to three 8 period days and two 4 block days a week, which differs from last year’s four 4 block days and one 8 period day a week.

Students and staff adapt to pre-COVID bell schedule, following tumultuous 2020-21 school year

Ian Sun
September 21, 2021
The speakers and main participants at the Equity and Inclusion walkout. The speakers are Brooklyn Williams (third from left w/megaphone), Sophia Angelini (second from right), Gianna Esbensen (behind Sophia), and Kieron Burrell (right). Photo by Sammy Rosin.

Students walk out for better equity + inclusion and change to history curriculum

Ian Sun
June 17, 2021
Derek Chauvin’s mugshot taken at Hennepin County Jail. On April 20, 2021, he was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. Photo obtained from Reason Magazine.

Police Accountability: What’s Next After Chauvin’s Conviction?

Ian Sun
April 23, 2021

“Historic”: RHS Conducts Fire ‘Drill’ Without Warning

Ian Sun
April 22, 2021
Ew, what is this?: Anti-Asian racism

“Ew, what is this?”: Anti-Asian racism

Ian Sun
March 24, 2021
Democracy is Glassware

So This Is How Liberty Dies

Ian Sun
January 20, 2021
Mental Health in 2020: The Virus, Racism, and the Election

Mental Health in 2020: The Virus, Racism, and the Election

Ian Sun
January 18, 2021
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Post-election Anxiety

Ian Sun
November 12, 2020
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