Krysten Heberly Staff Writer November is an eventful month filled with cornucopias, the joy of families and National Plan Your Epitaph Day. It also is that time of year in which we have to put up with sleep deprivation and general grumpiness because it’s time to “fall back” out of daylight savings time. It’s time to give up daylight saving time, as it is an … Continue reading Daylight Savings Crime

Andrew Oliver Staff Writer The Virginia gubernatorial race should be a wakeup call for progressive-minded people who think that Donald Trump’s clumsy and chaotic presidency will, in itself, convince voters to usher in a drastically different sort of regime. In one corner, we have Ralph Northam, a true understated and moderate Democrat. On the other, Ed Gillespie: a Republican who speaks to many of the … Continue reading Trumpism Still Strong in Virginia Race

Brianna Wilson Staff Writer In 1978, long before I was ever born, my grandmother was arrested for the murder of her husband. My grandmother’s only child, my mother, was 6 years old. She was charged with first degree murder but pled guilty to second degree to avoid the possibility of capital punishment. Her sentence was 20 years to life. She was only 27 years old. … Continue reading The Criminal Justice System: We Need to Do Better

Nicholas Tyler Staff Writer Whenever someone complains about free speech and how Anti-fascist demonstrators shout down KKK or mace Neo-Nazis, consider whether extreme dedication to tolerance is really such a vice. If a group grounds its rhetoric in threats and violence, they have forfeited their rights to expression. They have declared themselves hostile to the very culture that defends such rights. Jelani Cobb for The … Continue reading Quick Comment: Redefining Tolerance

Krysten Heberly Staff Writer With the allegations against famed producer Harvey Weinstein still fresh in our minds, the number of people coming forward seems to be mounting. Weinstein has been accused of committing over fifty sexual assaults over his illustrious career. Most of his accusers have been the very actresses who starred in his films, including Rose McGowan, Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie. The accusations … Continue reading Boys Will Be Boys

Opinions Staff Krysten: If I could choose how I will die, I would choose being eaten by a bear in the Glacier National Park. I’ve never seen a bear in the wild, and I’ve always wanted to go to the Glacier National Park. The bear would have a nice meal, and I would die with an amazing view. Andrew: Death by guillotine is not only … Continue reading What’s the best way to die?

Andrew Oliver Staff Writer EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is working hard at deregulating Obama-era regulations meant to protect the environment and the people in it. President Trump’s promises to do so have been made under the guise of returning rightful power to the states in environmental matters, as well as doing away with regulations which, according to the administration, are terrible job-killers. However, despite the … Continue reading Hands Off the EPA

Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer Even though Hurricane Maria made its mark almost a month ago, Puerto Rico is still buried in rubble and trying to repair as much as they can. While help is trying its best to get the island back together again, it isn’t coming fast enough. As a result, dark times have washed over Puerto Rico since Maria’s devastating attack. As a … Continue reading Aid for Our Commonwealth Island

Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer Colleges like to celebrate their history and alumni by creating a culture around tradition to generate a sense of unity among students. Fraternities have existed at American colleges since the mid-19th century. They are a benefit for people who need to network. Being part of a fraternity looks good on a resume and can get you preferential treatment. However, their values … Continue reading Toxic Fraternity Culture