Bruce CaseStaff Writer Recently, the Southeast Asian tree, Kratom, has been under scrutiny by the government and the media. The leaves can be brewed into a tea, chewed, smoked or ingested in capsule. At low doses, it is a stimulant, and higher doses, it becomes a sedative. It has been cited as helping with pain management, but also for its potential as a substitute for … Continue reading Kratom: Opioids Kryptonite?
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor A major fire erupted at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France last week, resulting in the destruction of priceless art and history. The building, which began construction in 1163, suffers major damage, but still stands tall after a 12-hour fire. The tragedy has rocked not only the French and Catholics, but the entire world. Everyone was able to unite and … Continue reading Comparing Two Tragedies: Notre Dame and the Louisiana Black Churches
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Uber and other app-based taxi services have become a very convenient part of our everyday lives. No longer do you have to worry about getting home after a night of drinking. Those without cars or bikes are no longer stranded. They can hop in a Lyft and go anywhere they want. Most of these companies tend to be cheaper than actual … Continue reading How Safe Is Uber?
Quashon AventStaff Writer On Sept. 8, 2018, Marcus Deon Smith was arrested after exhibiting erratic behavior in traffic. While in the back of the police car, Marcus began screaming and hitting the windows of the vehicle. Officers opened the door, placed him on the ground and hogtied him. During this process, his breathing became irregular, then stopped. Officers noticed he was unresponsive and called the … Continue reading Who Watches the Watchmen?: Police Killings and Need for Government Oversight
Morgan StaufferStaff Writer 2019 marks 25 years since the Rwandan Genocide, and much has been done to commemorate it. The tragedy is burned into world history as a genocide between the Hutus and the Tutsis. Civil war broke out in response to then-Rwandan president Juvenal Habyarimana dying in a plane crash, which lead to the quickest killing spree the world has ever seen. Hutus made … Continue reading Remembering the Rwandan Genocide in 2019
Elliott VoorheesStaff Writer With his newest film, ‘Us,’ director Jordan Peele has terrified America once again and created what will surely become a cult classic for the horror genre. This is Peele’s second film, and it continues the theme of psychological horror which characterized “Get Out.” The film follows a family on vacation who is terrorized by their doppelgangers. ‘Us’ has received rave reviews overall, … Continue reading Lupita Nyong’O Vocal Controversy: Disabilities Are Not Halloween Costumes
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor With companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA, at-home DNA Tests are becoming increasingly popular. They are marvels of modern technology. On Christmas, mom and dad give you a kit to spit into, ship off and then later receive a comprehensive list of your family heritage and health concerns. It is truly amazing how efficient and affordable DNA testing has become. However, before … Continue reading Take-Home DNA Tests
Ethan BeaulieuStaff Writer On Monday, April 1, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika conceded that he would resign before his fourth term ends on April 28. The announcement comes after mass protests spanning over a month, calling for his removal by the nation’s Army Chief. The protests began in late February after he announced that he would pursue a fifth term in addition to his 20-year rule. … Continue reading Algeria’s 20 Year President Is Being Forced To Step Down
Bruce CaseStaff Writer Marketing companies and video game developers understand the potential gold mines that video games are in general. We went from Pong, a simple 2-dimensional tennis game, to hyper-realistic games like Forza Horizon 4, where you can barely tell that it is a video game because the graphics are so sophisticated. There are even open world games like Elder Scrolls: Skyrim where developers … Continue reading Are Free-To-Play Games a Trap?
Courtney CordozaStaff Writer The Trump Administration is looking to change who is eligible to receive food stamps. The proposal wants to cut food stamp assistance to able-bodied adults without dependents. If this proposal passes, nearly 750,000 people would lose the benefits supplemented by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Four million receivers of food stamps fall into this category. The administration hopes to pass this act, … Continue reading Trump is Ending SNAP as We Know it
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