Ailey O’Toole Staff Writer It is no secret that discrimination against the mentally ill is present in so many parts of our society, both in our cultural beliefs and even in our justice system. Stigmas against people who are mentally ill are so powerful that it has been codified into federal law for over 50 years, and not many people are even aware of … Continue reading Discrimination against mental health: written into our system
Jared Lawrence Staff Writer When you ask someone about their childhood, the response usually includes an anecdote about misunderstanding a subject that is normal for a child to not understand. Not knowing that cursing is bad, not understanding human reproduction, or even not getting adult humor on tv shows. Childhood is always defined by the norms and values that are accepted by the predominate … Continue reading The Shrinking Stepping Stone of Childhood
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer It was Chairman Mao who said “If you want to know the taste of a pear, you must change the pear by eating it yourself.” The quote is one which illustrates the necessity of direct experience in the acquisition of genuine knowledge, one which has been echoed time and time again by philosophers of all kinds – particularly as … Continue reading The importance of student life
Sumur Neace Guest Writer Trigger Warning for Rape and Sexual Assault It was a casual joke, said to a friend of mine after she mentioned that she was going to a club: “Don’t get raped!” While this comment may have been said with good intentions, it enraged me. I am sick and tired of people casually dropping this phrase for cheap laughs. I’ve often … Continue reading The unfunny truth about your casual joke
Sarah Swindell Staff Writer Living in the state of North Carolina, it is hard to throw a rock and not hit someone who owns a gun. It seems a southern tradition to keep several in the home. I know my family owns multiple guns, three of which were passed down after my farming grandfather passed away. Hunting on the weekends, gun shows in … Continue reading America’s firearm fixation from the outside looking inward
Ailey O’Toole Staff Writer Bipolar disorder is a mental illness marked by alternating periods of mania and depression. The disorder causes abnormal shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the inability to function in normal, day-to-day life. There are several types of bipolar disorder, including bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymia. The difference between bipolar I and bipolar II is how a person experiences … Continue reading Mania is not just a rush
Sarah Swindell Staff Writer University life is such an exciting time for many of us. These years are filled with many little adventures and epiphanies woven throughout the various classes we take and exams we worry over, but our various exploits and relationships (romantic, platonic, or professional) can clog us up mentally and emotionally and leave us weary. We forget, amidst the hustle … Continue reading The Essential Treat of Self-Care
Harrison Phipps Opinions Editor There are many ways to get from point A to point B. Often times, the go-to method is to hop in the car and go a mile down the street. Other means of transportation are seldom considered. Around Greensboro, my main method of travel is biking. Biking is a healthy alternative to going short to medium distances without using … Continue reading Make Greensboro a more bike-friendly city
Antonio Rivera Staff Writer Every semester millions of student attend college and become pushed to their limits with the amount of work required to just pass a single class. Through being pushed, some can rise to the occasion and knock their grades out the park, while others hit a foul ball. Those who successfully pass their classes move on to other things like … Continue reading Is there even a point to the academic policy?
Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer It may only be September now, but the future Presidential decision is fast approaching. We all must assume our roles as citizens, whether that be to take a side or decide that the country is in trouble regardless of which candidate is left standing in November. Our decision, should we choose to make one, depends entirely on two main … Continue reading The Democratic Party is more than its candidates
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