Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer It is without coincidence that Southern states have the highest level of poverty, the lowest level of education, the most political corruption and the least access to food. The rest of the US seems to look down on us, making the Southern stereotype a trashy, idiotic, hateful slob of a bigot. With recent conflicts over the defense of Confederate monuments, the … Continue reading Fixing Southern Identity
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor On Thursday, September 13, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to declare that “3,000 people did not die in the two hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico.” This is a direct response to the study conducted by researchers at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. Despite the presidential disapproval, the researchers are standing firm with their numbers, … Continue reading The Puerto Rican Death Toll is Significant
Rejani King Staff Writer On September 3, 2018, Nike and Colin Kaepernick announced their partnership to support social change. This campaign celebrates Nike’s thirtieth anniversary for the famous “Just Do It” slogan. The cover art features a black-and-white photo of Kaepernick’s face with the words, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” This quote deliberately signifies what he’s faced because of standing up … Continue reading Is Colin Kaepernick’s partnership with Nike creating visibility for social change?
Quashon Avent Staff Writer Recently, the National Indian Foundation of Brazil released the first-ever pictures of an indigenous tribe they found during a 2017 expedition. The images will be used to help study uncontacted tribes people. FUNAI official Bruno Pereira says, “The more we know about isolated communities’ way of living, the more equipped we are to protect them.” There’s a lot of controversy surrounding … Continue reading Uncontacted Amazonian tribes are victims of Neo-Imperialism
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor A charter school in Memphis, Tennessee went viral after a hall pass contract surfaced on Twitter. The creator, eighth grade teacher Mrs. White, limited students to only two passes per month, which includes getting water, going to the bathroom and seeing the school nurse. Although the teacher admittedly calls herself “petty” in the contract, it is much more than that. … Continue reading Going to the Bathroom is not a Privilege
Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer Serena Williams is a powerhouse tennis player. With 23 grand slams under her belt, she is a dominant force on the tennis court. She has become a household name with her athletic abilities and down-to-earth presence. When Williams was told she was not allowed to wear a certain outfit, it was no surprise that tennis fans were in an uproar. Within … Continue reading Femme Fatale: The Controversy of Serena Williams’ Catsuit
Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer As the 25th anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement approaches, Trump seeks to expedite his revisions to the document. The changes range from policy concerning car manufacturing outside of the United States, to incorporating more modern limitations on electronic trade. The alterations aren’t without criticism though. President Trump has even gone as far as threatening to officialize the document … Continue reading Wheeling and Dealing with Canada and Mexico
Rejani King Staff Writer The phrase “Make America Great Again” has been used by President Donald Trump since he hit the campaign trail in 2016. However, this phrase is not new to American politics. A similar slogan was also used during Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign, and Bill Clinton’s in 1991. During Trump’s campaign, he used the slogan as a means of hope and promise … Continue reading Was America Ever Great?
Quashon Avent Staff Writer What image comes to your mind when you hear the phrase ‘War on Drugs?’ To some it conjures images of former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon declaring a war against illegal substances on national television. To others, it reminds them of a failing political campaign that led to an explosion in America’s prison population. Today I will focus on a … Continue reading A Warning Against Populism: Rodrigo Duterte and the Philippine Drug War
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor The Lafayette Public Library is facing backlash after politician Joel Robideaux spoke out against one of their planned events, the library’s Drag Queen Story Time.” Drag Queen Story Time is an educational opportunity involving male drag queens reading age-appropriate books to children ages three to six. While some call for its removal, others are fighting back to keep it going. … Continue reading Lafayette, Louisiana Fights Back Against “Drag Queen Story Time”
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