Birth Control in Trump’s America

Zackary Wiggins Staff Writer Donald Trump and his administration are bad for many different groups of people and many different areas of policy that have been championed under President Obama: the LGBT community, Muslims, people of color, citizens with disabilities, immigrants, Jews, etc.  But one group of people that are being understated is his attack on women in this country and abroad. We all know … Continue reading Birth Control in Trump’s America

What it Means to be Greek

Sarah Swindell        Opinions Editor Movies have created a certain vision of what it means to be in greek organizations. Fraternities and sororities are compiled of attractive and affluent types who spend copious amounts of time on their looks and socializing. They live in extravagant homes and have even more extravagant parties. While this is a somewhat accurate depiction for some organizations at … Continue reading What it Means to be Greek

The Case for a Living Wage

Andrew Oliver Staff Writer The argument for a living wage has been at the forefront of policy discussions and debates in recent years, and with plenty of controversy. In addition to strong opposition from many large businesses and corporations, those who support an increase in the federal minimum wage often do not agree on what a living wage should be, and how it should be … Continue reading The Case for a Living Wage

The Bad and the Ugly of STI’s

Sarah Swindell    Opinions Editor College students have sex. Young unmarried people are sexually active. There, it has been said. It is a fact that many like to brush underneath the rug, cover their ears, close their eyes, and try to block out those aforementioned words for the sake of personal morality. There are those among us that want to forget that premarital sex exists, … Continue reading The Bad and the Ugly of STI’s

Diversity of the Arts: The Oscars in Question

Kaetlyn Dembkoski   Staff Writer In times such as these, when diversity needs to be strengthened and prominently visible in society, there is a constant need to fulfill the role to ensure that the matter is not allowed to be undermined. For many people, the Oscars serve a double purpose; one purpose is to grant people the recognition they deserve for their extraordinary performances and … Continue reading Diversity of the Arts: The Oscars in Question

Not Just States And Capitals

Zackary Wiggins Staff Writer Just as a disclaimer, I am a geography major concentrating in Earth Science and Environmental Studies, so I am a little biased when it comes to believing that everyone should have to take geography classes.  Also, this is not an advertisement to get someone to major in geography, but rather, why every student should have to take a couple geography classes. … Continue reading Not Just States And Capitals

The Horrors of Trump’s Wall

Andrew Oliver Staff Writer Trump’s wall will not work. As James Hedges (the presidential candidate for the Prohibition Party in 2016) said, “Hadrian’s Wall did not protect England. The Maginot Line did not protect France. Trump’s Wall will not protect America, either, but building it will capture people’s attention while important parts of America slip away or are destroyed. The best day of our lives … Continue reading The Horrors of Trump’s Wall

Netflix and Chill: Is there any need for Cable Anymore?

Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer In our world, there is very little that is able to hold our attentions in much the same way as television shows do. They allow us to escape from reality, ranging from a brief half hour up to multiple hours, into worlds and circumstances that are unlike our own. They provide us with the means to envision ourselves within the worlds … Continue reading Netflix and Chill: Is there any need for Cable Anymore?

Period Pains: The Ridiculous Reality of Female Menstruation

Brianna Wilson Staff Writer  I can remember the first time I got my period. I was 11. I was so scared and embarrassed to tell my mom that I cried. Even typing this feels slightly wrong, like I am sharing something I shouldn’t be. There is so much shame and secrecy surrounding a woman’s menstrual cycle, but the reality is that it happens to nearly … Continue reading Period Pains: The Ridiculous Reality of Female Menstruation