Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Gender reveal videos have become more and more elaborate and dramatic over the years since their humble beginning in 2009. Expecting parents have pulled out all the stops to announce the gender of their unborn child. In only ten years, cutting into a blue or pink cake turned into shooting off fireworks, resulting in lawn fires and minor burns. Have gender … Continue reading Gender Reveal Videos Are Weird
Sarah Grace GoodlenStaff Writer Anyone who has seen Netflix’s reboot of “Queer Eye” knows hairstylist Jonathon Van Ness is not afraid to be himself. The 32-year-old challenges gender norms by sporting “womens” clothes like dresses and heels, as well keeping up his famous mustache and long hair. However, Van Ness has recently revealed in his memoir “Over The Top” that he has had to keep … Continue reading Jonathan Van Ness: Living HIV Positive
R.A BrockStaff Writer / Copy Editor After a tumultuous week in Middle Eastern politics, the U.S. is ramping up military resources in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. On September 14, a drone attack on a Saudi Arabian oil refinery caused a 50 percent reduction in the country’s crude oil output. Saudi Arabia produces 5 percent of the world’s crude oil and produces just over … Continue reading America and Iran: An Oily Affair
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Workplace policies are meant to protect employees and create a professional and appropriate atmosphere to work in. Companies could not function without them. If employees did not come in at their assigned time, the business would lose money, and other people would have to pick up the slack. If employees did illegal substances or drank alcohol during work hours, they could … Continue reading Black Hair is not Unprofessional
R.A BrockStaff Writer / Copy Editor Last week, President Donald Trump announced a ban on flavored e-cigarettes and related cartridges. This comes after multiple vaping-related deaths and hospitalizations across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of Sept. 11, there were at least 380 cases of vaping-related illnesses reported across 36 states and 1 territory, along with 6 deaths … Continue reading Gun Control is More Important than Banning Vaping
Patrick O’ConnellStaff Writer Marketing companies and media conglomerates are building files on us based on our internet usage. They put us into demographics within demographics, trying to target us with the most effective, useful and influential advertisements. They’ve tracked everything I’ve ever purchased drunk, the types of videos I watch after work and the music I listen to when I’m sad. They pretty much know … Continue reading For Gerald: Search History-based Ads: Satire
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor I think labels get a bad reputation. Often times, people believe labels are a way to divide everyone and isolate those who do not fall within that same demographic. I don’t believe that is always the case. One might identify with something because they feel pride in that aspect of themselves, especially in the cases of culture or ethnicity. “Not seeing … Continue reading Identifying as “Queer”
R.A BrockCopy Editor / Staff Writer With the due date for Brexit looming next month, one question remains for many Americans: why does it matter to me? To answer this, we need a little history lesson. The United Kingdom has a history of being unsure when it comes to joining or leaving the European Union. This sentiment dates back as far as the 1960s and … Continue reading Why should Americans care about Brexit?
Ron de VaronaStaff Writer Given the entire history of our species, where will we be in 100 years? Most people might say “who cares I’m gonna be dead.” I don’t blame them entirely for that way of thought. It is hard to imagine what we could do in such an amount of time, considering how much we have accomplished in the past 100 years. It … Continue reading Colonizing the Moon
Patrick O’ConnellStaff Writer I had an experience recently on an airplane. It had me thinking about responsible gun ownership, and how we have laws in place so people can’t infringe on the livelihoods of other people. It’s like how we have speed limits and learner’s permits. We have strict laws that protect the peace and safety of the common person. That’s why I think that … Continue reading The Amazing Baby Muzzle: Satire
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