No 2020 party divisiveness
The 2016 presidential election will be remembered as a turning point in American history. Between the surprise election of President Donald Trump, the popularity of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and the unusual interest taken in third-party libertarian Gary Johnson, voters…
Oscars pander to audience, should be more definitive in values
The 91st Academy Awards will broadcast on Feb. 24, and it has been one problem after another. It all started back in February, when the Academy announced it would be adding a Most Popular film category to its traditional…
Trump ignoring checks, balances
On Friday, Feb. 15, President Trump ordered a national emergency to direct more funding toward his border wall. Soon after his announcement, 16 states filed a lawsuit against the president, claiming his administration’s declaration was unconstitutional. They say the emergency…
Body mass index not accurate measurement
BMI, or body mass index, is a commonly used measurement by doctors. It takes height and weight to calculate a patient’s risk of illness. The problem with BMI is that it does not calculate what percentage of that weight is…
Medication stigma prevalent
When it comes to mental health, one narrative seems to persist – solve your own problems; otherwise, you are a failure. This means that external sources, especially medication, are often stigmatized, including by those suffering from mental illness, which is…
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 American’s problem
Donald Trump’s 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…
