Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made history this midterm, by being the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. The 29-year-old is a Democrat from The Bronx who won the primary in 14th congressional district. As a young Latina woman, she is no doubt going to face scrutiny in the political world, but Fox News cannot seem to keep her name out of its headlines. … Continue reading Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Under Attack
Rejani KingStaff Writer Having baby-changing stations in men’s bathrooms is important, not only for single fathers, but for fathers in general. For any parent, changing a diaper in a public bathroom can be challenging and stressful. When caring for a baby, there isn’t just the issue of carrying a baby around but diapers, wipes, extra clothes and other essentials are also a hassle. It can … Continue reading Dad’s Want Baby-Changing Tables in Public Restrooms
Bruce CaseStaff Writer “At your request, I am submitting my resignation,” Jeff Sessions wrote on November 7, the day President Trump pushed for his resignation as Attorney General. While most people are largely unsure exactly why this happened, most have interpreted it as a shot at the Democrats, who now control the House after a successful midterm election. It is odd that Trump did not … Continue reading Why Did Jeff Sessions Resign?
Courtney CordozaStaff Writer In recent years, there has been a surge of diversity entering the mainstream media. There are shows that highlight LGBTQ+ people, minorities and women. Long gone are the times of flipping on the television and only seeing white men starring in leading roles, with the only diversity being in the form of stereotypes. Yet, some of these stereotypes have taken longer than … Continue reading Much Apu About Nothing
Quashon AventStaff Writer America has always had a problem with violent extremism and domestic terrorism. Whether it was the Oklahoma City bombing, the Alan Berg assassination, or the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing, political violence seems ingrained into American culture. The recent alleged “MAGA bomber” incident and synagogue shooting called attention to one of the oldest forms of extremism: right-wing extremism. One of the first … Continue reading Right-Wing Extremism: As American as Apple Pie
Keia Harris AE Editor When was the last time you went days without food or water? Every day more than 800 children younger than five years old die from diarrhea and diseases caused by a lack of clean water and poor sanitation. Furthermore, 156 million children under five experience stunted growth that can cause permanent physical and mental damage. Without proper nutrients from food sources, … Continue reading Global Food and Water Crisis: How Can a College Student Help?
Bruce Case Staff Writer Let me preface this by asserting that Trump cannot simply end birthright citizenship with an executive order. He said, “It’s in the process…It’ll happen, with an executive order” to fire up his base to get them to vote in the midterms. I think for the same reason, he sent troops to the border. I agree with Yale law professor Peter Schuck … Continue reading Can Trump Revoke Birthright Citizenship?
Ron de Varona Staff Writer Let’s talk about winning the lottery. Your odds are slightly more than impossible, and it will probably never happen but if you do win, you would never have to work a single day in your life. Unless, of course, you completely forget who you are and forget what sensible spending is, which happens a lot. I mean, it is called … Continue reading A Whole Lotta Lottery
Rejani King Staff Writer Those who keep the spaces we occupy clean and functioning are incredibly important. Schools, offices and hospitals and other public places obviously don’t clean themselves. The people who take on this dirty job are janitors and their work should never go unnoticed, but often does. A common narrative around janitors is that their jobs are deemed unimportant. Because of this, their … Continue reading Janitors Are Our Invisible Heroes
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor Plagiarism is a form of stealing. However, it sometimes is not as simple as other types of robbery. For example, during a home invasion, it is very clear what has been stolen since there is proof that person purchased the item. There are receipts that can guarantee the buyer ownership. In the case of ideas, the concept of intellectual property … Continue reading A Plagiarism Generation: the Blurred Lines of Originality
