“Common Sense” Gun Laws in the Community

Bruce Case Staff Writer When it comes to guns, common sense laws have been a massive point of contention in our country due to the number of shootings that we have been having. Some think common sense gun laws means less regulation and more personal accountability for their personal protection. Some others think it means banning certain kinds of guns. There are many interpretations of … Continue reading “Common Sense” Gun Laws in the Community

Sunscreen Ban Leaves Companies Feeling the Burn

Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer  In a landmark decision, Hawaii has become the first state to ban brands of sunscreen that contain the harmful chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate. The ruling is an effort to protect coral reefs, which are highly susceptible to damage from the chemicals. Governor David Ige signed the bill this week. All of the outlawed sunscreens will completely be off shelves by January … Continue reading Sunscreen Ban Leaves Companies Feeling the Burn

Immigration Issues are Not a One-Sided Problem

Bruce Case Staff Writer  In our current political atmosphere, it seems more important to point a finger at whose fault it is than it is to fix the United State’s immigration issue. Often during the blaming process, all parties lose sight of the problem or the goal. This is where a mediator or third party would come in to help everyone get back on track. … Continue reading Immigration Issues are Not a One-Sided Problem

New EU House Bill Could Be a War on Memes

Ron de Varona Staff Writer  I am tired of waking up and checking the news and thinking we live in an article written by “The Onion”. It’s already impossible to believe who our president is. Now on top of all of the net neutrality hullabaloo, the European Nation is trying to control the internet. With this proposed legislation, the EU is trying to tighten the … Continue reading New EU House Bill Could Be a War on Memes

Preservation or Growth? The Tough Choice Greensboro Locals Face

Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer As Greensboro continues to grow, the metropolitan is gradually expanding. The development of housing and urban settings have now grown to the extent that historic homes are being bulldozed. For these homes, it is too late, but the message that arises from their demise serves as a warning to similar neighborhoods. Cedar Street is home not only to past artists but … Continue reading Preservation or Growth? The Tough Choice Greensboro Locals Face

The Illusion of Digital Privacy

Quashon Avent Staff Writer  On June 22, the U.S. Supreme Court made a landmark decision in the history of digital privacy rights. In the case of Carpenter vs. US, the court ruled in Carpenter’s favor, declaring that the government needs a warrant to collect cell phone location data. Before this proceeding, police were able to collect this data from the cell phone provider due to … Continue reading The Illusion of Digital Privacy

“13 Reasons Why” Depiction of Mental Illness: Hurtful or Helpful?

  Michelle Everette Staff Writer  Season two of the Netflix original series, “13 Reasons Why”, has proven to be even more engaged with difficult issues than the first season, if that’s even possible. The show, which is loosely adapted from a book of the same name by Jay Asher, centers around the suicide of sixteen-year-old Hannah Baker, focusing primarily on illuminating the events that lead … Continue reading “13 Reasons Why” Depiction of Mental Illness: Hurtful or Helpful?

Three Obvious Reasons Trump’s Space Force is a Bad Idea

Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer At first, I didn’t want to write this article because I felt it wasn’t necessary. I thought “I shouldn’t have to explain why that’s a horrible idea. What could there be to say about a half-baked idea to make Starship Troopers a reality?” Well, unexpectedly, Trump is actually trying to make the unrealistic into a reality. And, since he has decided … Continue reading Three Obvious Reasons Trump’s Space Force is a Bad Idea

The Moral Divide of XXXTentacion’s Murder

Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer  Early last week, news broke out of the shooting death of Jahseh Onfroy, professionally known as XXXTentacion. He was recently murdered outside of a motorsports dealership in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Outpours of condolences were sent from across social media platforms. To someone who was not familiar with him, they would just think of this as a tragic and senseless crime. Those … Continue reading The Moral Divide of XXXTentacion’s Murder

Monica Lewinsky Deserves a Better Apology

Sarah Goolden Opinions Editor In wake of the #MeToo movement, men and women alike have come together to support survivors of sexual abuse and work together to ensure that those who perpetrate violence against women are held responsible. What Tarana Burke started in 2006 to support particularly poor and minority victims became a viral hashtag, garnering the attention of celebrities such as Ashley Graham and … Continue reading Monica Lewinsky Deserves a Better Apology