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
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?
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
R.A BrockStaff Writer/Copy Editor There have been many updated on the Coronavirus and drastic changes have been made. To say the least, I’m very surprised. It’s not often that we as a society get the chance to observe a viral epidemic of this proportion, the last major ones being the 2009 H1N1 nd 2016 Ebola outbreaks. The latest count from my last report has jumped … Continue reading The Plot Thickens: Coronavirus Update
Ma’Kayla HunterStaff Writer According to a study conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, nearly half of newly graduates are underemployed. To clarify, this means that individuals who have dedicated nearly four years to gain an education have to settle for positions that don’t hold the requirement of having a bachelor’s degree. As a college student, this is very unsettling because of the … Continue reading What More Do You Need from Me?: The Horrors of the Job Market for College Students
