Category: Opinions

Opinions

Where is the Coverage?: Missing Black Girls in the U.S.

Kayla BullockStaff Writer 64,000.  As of 2019, 64,000 black women and girls are missing in the United States of America. Data provided by the FBI assures that these numbers are accurate. While the data does factor in those who left voluntarily, there is still a high number of black women missing due to sex trafficking. According to statistics, black women are missing at disproportionate rates. … Continue reading Where is the Coverage?: Missing Black Girls in the U.S.

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
Opinions

Growth in the New Year: Cutting Off Dead Ends

Ma’Kayla HunterStaff Writer As the second month of the New Year is coming to an end, it highlights the perfect time to reflect on our New Year’s resolutions. Just as easy as it was to create these resolutions now resembles how easily they can be forgotten. In the tradition of beginning a new year, millions of people create these standards they hope to meet throughout … Continue reading Growth in the New Year: Cutting Off Dead Ends

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
Opinions

Period Products Should Be Free

Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor In a landmark decision, Scotland is now close to being the first to make pads and tampons free and accessible. The Period Products (Free Provisions) Bill has passed through the first stage of three with no objections. If passed, menstrual products will be free to those who need them. While it is not often discussed, accessibility to period products is a … Continue reading Period Products Should Be Free

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
Opinions

Balancing Relationships: How Much is Too Much?

Ma’Kayla HunterStaff Writer Romantic relationships are some of the most desired relationships from people. There is a sense of joy and optimism for people who are just beginning a relationship, anxious to have success in their ventures. Though this can be exciting, it is also important to note the impact and effects relationships can have on a person. Relationships are a two way street, which … Continue reading Balancing Relationships: How Much is Too Much?

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
Opinions

The Importance of Family: Valuing The Time That We Have

Ma’Kayla Hunter Staff Writer As the month of February continues, the feeling of love may continue to enter our lives. However, there seems to always be a focus on our significant others. We engage ourselves in ideal romances and whatever satisfies our loving spirit during this time. On top of this, it is also important to consider our family relationships. Family can be a complicated … Continue reading The Importance of Family: Valuing The Time That We Have

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
Opinions

Why Didn’t Republicans Want Witnesses?

Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor In December of 2019, the House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of justice. In February of 2020, he was acquitted. It’s an outcome that many expected from the Republican-controlled senate. However, it was still a big disappointment for many people who expected the president to be held accountable for his actions.  A huge … Continue reading Why Didn’t Republicans Want Witnesses?

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
Opinions

How Kobe Bryant’s Death Makes Us Take A Look at Journalism

Kayla Bullock Staff Writer I will never forget what I was doing on January 26, 2020. As I finished up in the kitchen, my roommate rushed out of her room to notify me of the news. Kobe Bryant, along with his daughter, Gianna Bryant, and seven others, perished in a helicopter crash. An ordinary day turned into a day of grief for thousands. As people … Continue reading How Kobe Bryant’s Death Makes Us Take A Look at Journalism

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
Opinions

Self-Care: Where’s the Time for It?

By R.A Brock Staff Writer/ Copy Editor On Valentine’s Day, many of us think about flowers, candy and stuffed animals. We think about the people we love most and our significant others. We put so much time into loving other people that sometimes we forget the most important person in our lives, ourselves. It’s easy to forget to take care of yourself. Between endless coursework, … Continue reading Self-Care: Where’s the Time for It?

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
Opinions

The Significance of February: Celebrating the Hidden History of African Americans

Ma’Kayla HunterStaff Writer If there is one thing to remember about African Americans, it should be their countless contributions to America. This can be reflected through their culture, labor, information and knowledge. Through decades, African Americans have found themselves as originators, creatives and revolutionizers. However, with such a rich history, it is difficult to find any proper teachings of these advancements within the educational system. … Continue reading The Significance of February: Celebrating the Hidden History of African Americans

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
Opinions

A Living Nightmare: Bad Roommate Situations

Kayla BullockStaff Writer Everyone always talks about the “college experience.” This usually entails partying every weekend, meeting new people and creating unforgettable memories. Seriously, what could go wrong when you’re attending the school of your dreams and hanging out with your friends every day of the week? Well, when you’re living with a quite difficult roommate, the college experience goes down the drain. While it … Continue reading A Living Nightmare: Bad Roommate Situations

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment