Useful activities aid mental health
A recent study from JAMA Pediatrics showed 1 in 6 American children have a mental health disorder, such as anxiety, depression or ADHD. Often, children diagnosed with mental health disorders are prescribed medication to treat their condition. These medications can…
Border wall inherently xenophobic
This past week in Marano Campus Center, the Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) were tabling in the concourse. Their sign included information on why building the border wall that Trump proposed is a good idea, and those at the table…
Body cameras do more good than harm
Body cameras, starting Feb. 1, have been given to University Police to wear. The idea behind them is they could capture any potential corruption or inappropriate behavior. Then, if someone claims the police mistreated them, the entire situation will be…
Staff Editorial
Feb. 14 marked the first-year anniversary of the Parkland shooting in Florida, a tragedy that affected the lives and hearts of many and began an outcry for change. In the last year, 17 community projects were created to honor each…
Border wall least of Americanâs problem
Donald Trumpâs campaign promise was a border wall to keep America safe. Now, as president, Trump is willing to use hype, fear, alternative facts and outright lies to make his vision come true.   In the past few days, Trump has drawn attention to…
One Issue, Two Perspectives: Valentine’s Day
Corny, capitalistic, inauthentic holiday, by Sammi Flavell Valentineâs Day is an over-commercialized holiday that originates from a bloody and dark history. We now celebrate it with cheesy plastic hearts and terrible-tasting candy coated with clichĂ© phrases. In ancient Rome, Valentineâs…
Trigger warnings not disruptive of movie content
Trigger warnings are a staple to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all viewers while causing no inconvenience. A trigger warning message does not get in the way of a film. It does not take anything away from the…
Forcing hugs on children disrespectful
Children, especially around the holidays, are expected to provide physical displays of affection to family members. It does not matter to the parent if the child is comfortable with that or how close they are to the family member. Each…
Winter season for holidays of all denominations
âTis the season for twinkling lights, decorated evergreen trees, joyous occasions and the juvenile debate between greetings: âhappy holidaysâ or âmerry Christmas.â It is no question nor problem that the U.S. has, in general, become much more inclusive and conscious…
Children at school to learn, not survive
The Columbine shooting took place in 1999. Fifty shootings later, a former student of Parkland High School in Florida killed 17 students and teachers. This prompted the March For Our Lives, a march on D.C. led by some of the…
