Brianna Wilson Staff Writer As someone who works in the field of education, the recent outrage at the unnecessary loss of life in Parkland, Florida on Feb 14, 2018 has been something I have paid close attention to, and it seems I am not the only one. 17 people lost their lives in one of the worst school shootings since Columbine. It seems that what … Continue reading The Case for Arming Teachers
Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer The Oxford comma is a fiercely debated grammar rule that has split writers, scholars and readers alike. Most people in favor of the oxford comma see it as an effective way to clarify sentences that use lists with more than two subjects in it. Those that oppose the comma align themselves with the Associated Press style guide and the journalists who … Continue reading Satire: Why the Oxford Comma is Racist
Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor Often when we think about conspiracy theorists, we think about people with Doc Brown hair wearing a tin foil hat and telling you not to stand next to the microwave. Perhaps we think of the flat-earthers who refuse to let go of their 12th century notion that the Earth has no curvature. But no matter where you look, there is always … Continue reading Why It’s Healthy to be a Conspiracy Theorist
Omar A. Obreggon Cuebas Staff Writer The two-party political system in the United States is dying. The time for an upheaval of our current political system is now. With the voter turnout in the United States 2016 presidential election was the lowest in 20 years with 55 percent of eligible voters voting. If we take Democracy seriously then we should abolish the two-party system, as … Continue reading Why We Should Abolish the Two-Party System
Elliott Voorhees Staff Writer The past few years have been trying times for the United States. The nation has been rocked by natural disasters, legislative and physical assaults on human rights, as well as mass shootings and other domestic terror attacks. Tragedy has seemed to be waiting for us around every corner, and with the 24-hour newsreel playing out on our phones and televisions, it’s … Continue reading The Importance of Self Care
Sarah Grace Goolden Staff Writer The National People’s Congress of China voted almost unanimously to abolish the previous two year term limit for the presidency. This controversial amendment to their constitution would allow current president, Xi Jinping, who would have been due to give up his position in 2028, to stay in power for as long as he sees fit, theoretically the rest of his … Continue reading Xi Jinping: Not My President
Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer With any form of open dialogue, you are bound to run into problems. The main problem with discussing sensitive topics is distinguishing what is too controversial for a person’s current setting. The word used to describe a sensitive subject matter is referred to as being a taboo. As long as no foul or discriminatory language is used, any subject is up … Continue reading Looking at the Great Sexual Awakening
Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor North Korea has established itself as a global opponent who should be feared and respected. With constant nuclear tests and threats of war, the world is afraid of a third world war based on the charged jargon of Kim Jong-un. Yet, as the small Pacific nation faces more dire threats to the stability of its economy and population, the demise of … Continue reading North Korea: Hungry and Hopeless
Elliott Voorhees Staff Writer The trans community was dealt another blow at the hands of reality show host and self-styled queer figure head, RuPaul Charles. On March 5, he tweeted: “You can take performance enhancing drugs and still be an athlete, just not in the Olympics.” This sparked a major uproar from his fan base and the queer community as a whole. Many interpreted the … Continue reading RuPaul’s Placing Bigotry in Drag Queen’s Clothing
Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor From a young age, I’ve always known that I wanted to be a writer. Perhaps it was because I’ve always talked way too much, or perhaps it was the allure of a solitary life and rampant alcoholism. Either way, I have chosen a life of writing, for better or for worse. This was a declaration that was once met with excitement. … Continue reading The Death of Print Media
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