Ma’Kayla Hunter Staff Writer Since the early years of America, the importance of voting has been embedded through our civic duties. This act has become critical because of its opportunity of participation from individuals to enact democracy. Though voting is… Read More ›
Opinions
The Infamous Troll Tekashi 6ix9ine
Kayla Bullock Staff Writer If you use social media, you’ve probably heard about Tekashi 6ix9ine. Born Daniel Hernandez, 6ix9ine is an American rapper, songwriter and convicted felon. He is the infamous internet troll that has started beef with almost every… Read More ›
Pronoun Usage in Academic Spaces: Helpful or Harmful?
Axel Battista Staff Writer What do you say when you introduce yourself? What information do you give someone you just met? Mostly likely you’ll just give them your name, right? But what about your pronouns? Why might these be so… Read More ›
Diversity Hiring is Not Enough
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor It’s common knowledge that the hiring process is racist and transphobic. Tactics like judging someone based on their name have been routine and normalized. Minorities statistically have a harder time getting their foot in the… Read More ›
Benefits of Nonprofits: Supporting Those Who Help Communities
Ma’Kayla Hunter Staff Writer As the pandemic has continued, the importance of businesses have been placed under a microscope. With all of these entities attempting to continue as normal, the need for finances have become a pressing issue. The issue… Read More ›
Police Brutality is Not Normal
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor In Kenosha, Wisconsin, 29-year-old Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back by a white police officer after an unnecessary altercation. As with every race-fueled murder by the police, the internet errupted in disagreement…. Read More ›
Megan Thee Stallion is A Victim
Kayla Bullock Staff Writer Popular rapper Megan Thee Stallion confirmed that singer/songwriter Tory Lanez shot her after an argument last month in Hollywood. The two were leaving a party in Hollywood Hills when the incident happened. In a video provided… Read More ›
Service Dogs: They’re Working Too
Axel Battista Staff Writer More videos have surfaced of people being inconsiderate and discourteous towards not only the owner of service animals, but the dog as well. Someone might be distracting the dog by cooing at it or asking if… Read More ›
The Future of America: Understanding Tomorrow
Ma’Kayla Hunter Staff Writer In 2020, the unpredictable has become the expected. Since March, this pandemic has altered the way America operates within its entirety. Schools are now mostly online, birthday gatherings have become virtual and Amazon has made an… Read More ›
Now You’re Sorry: Racist Viral Tik-Toks
Kayla Bullock Staff Writer In a time where the States should be United, we are virtually divided. Once again, the need for likes and views are tearing us apart. TikTok, a video-sharing social network, is now under fire for letting… Read More ›