Bruce CaseStaff Writer The term “snowflake,” originating from the 1999 film “Fight Club,” has become a popular insult for sensitive people. In the movie, Tyler Durden says, “You are not special. You’re not a beautiful and unique snowflake. You’re the same decaying organic matter as everything else.” Why are people called snowflakes? It can refer to a person that believes they are special and unique … Continue reading Stop Calling People Snowflakes
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor In a tweet earlier this March, President Donald Trump attacked conservative political commentator and former supporter Ann Coulter. This was because Coulter had voiced her disapproval on the president reopening the government without receiving funding for his proposed border wall. She even went so far to say she would no longer support him if he seemingly “gave up” by ending the … Continue reading Humanity Is Too Complex For Two Political Parties
Courtney CordozaStaff Writer A 2018 study was conducted on all of the elementary, middle and high schools in Guilford County. The study assessed whether or not each building was up to par. In other words, they were surveyed to see if they were equipped to meet the educational and safety needs of the students. Each school was rated on a scale of 1-100. 22 percent … Continue reading Guilford County School Buildings Receive Failing Grades
Krysten HeberlyEditor-in-Chief In this era of #MeToo, it seems as if many of our favorite artists are being outed as sexual predators. The allegations range from isolated cases to years of rampant abuse of power and, inevitably, the abuse of bodies which are in lesser positions of power. Yet, once your favorite artist is outed as an abuser, can you still appreciate their art? The … Continue reading Separating the Art and the Artist
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Genetically Modified Organisms, often referred to as GMOs, have gotten a bad reputation in recent years. Lack of knowledge can perpetuate misinformation and fear. In the case of GMOs, I think a lot of importance has been placed on eradicating GMOs altogether, but that is not where it should be. Education should be the number one priority, and choice should be … Continue reading The Truth about GMOs
Ethan BeaulieuStaff Writer On Feb. 15, President Donald Trump announced that he would declare a national emergency in order to tap into reserve funds and build a wall at the southern border. Now, regardless of whether or not you believe there should be a border wall, this should alarm you. Our system of government is cemented in the belief that no particular branch should dominate … Continue reading Emergency Funds Are For Emergencies, Not A Wall
Elliot VoorheesStaff Writer Over the past several weeks, the case of Jussie Smollett’s assault has been at the forefront of national news. Around 2 a.m. on the morning of Jan. 29, the actor was allegedly attacked by two masked men who hung a noose around his neck and doused him in bleach while beating him and shouting slurs. There was skepticism surrounding Smollett’s case from … Continue reading Jussie Smollett Update
Courtney CordozaStaff Writer Music is an integral part of society that is found in every culture. One can point to a region on a map and discover instruments and styles of music that would not be found in another area. Musical traditions have been passed down from generation to generation. Although it is important to celebrate music that is native to one’s culture, there is … Continue reading Changing the Beat of Musical Gatekeeping
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Syringe exchange programs are working to reduce the transmission rates of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B or C and other blood-borne illnesses. These programs work by asking users to give up their used, dirty needles and in turn, they will receive clean ones. During this exchange, they are also exposed to treatment options. However, this rubs a lot of people the wrong way. … Continue reading Clean Needles Are Better Than Dirty Ones
Dear Editor, It is about time that the American people were educated and informed about what true “Socialism” is and is not. The fact is that in true Socialism, “the means of production” are owned and controlled by all of the people. In other words, in true Socialism all of the workplaces and businesses are owned, controlled, and run by all of the people for … Continue reading A Letter to the Editor About Socialism
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