Student votes in elections make difference
Students care. Despite some remarks to the contrary, all students care about at least one issue and stand by their opinions, their experiences and their personal knowledge. That is how they show they care deep down: they share ideas on…
Healthy eating not accessable
The likelihood of one spending $20 on just two items from Trader Joe’s simply because it is a “healthier choice” seems highly unlikely in comparison to their greasier “fast food” competitors like McDonald’s, Popeye’s, Wendy’s and Burger King, where one…
Opportunities restricted
The United States public school system is still segregated. It is not as harsh as it once was, nor with so many rules, but the fact remains that public primary schools in this country are still vastly unequal, and it…
New York Times brave for posting Op-Ed
Protecting sources in journalism has been used to uncover some of the most important stories in our country, including the Watergate Scandal, which led to former President Richard Nixon’s resignation. President Donald Trump started Sept. 5 off like any other…
Let it go
“Frozen” has been on Broadway since March 22, 2018. The popular Disney movie-made-musical is a lighthearted story about sisterly love, magic ice powers and talking trolls. Then why, at this musical, did an audience member feel inclined to hold up…
Printable guns unacceptable
The possibility to create a weapon of mass destruction for just a couple bucks an hour is the hottest debate on the topic of guns at the moment. Guns printed using a 3-D printer and those who chose to create…
Vaccines save lives
Few conspiracy theories have proven as dangerous as the link between autism and vaccines. Anti-vaxxers will refuse to vaccinate their kids, despite the vast supply of information that proves the theory false. Education may be able to persuade some unsure…
Sexual assault not taken seriously in sports
Astonishingly, the NCAA cleared Michigan State University of charges of mishandling Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing students. Several athletes, former and present, said they had gone to authority figures on campus but…
Plastic straws are killing sea turtles
Plastic straws have become a hot debate in recent years. Environmentalists and animal lovers alike have heard of or seen footage of animals ingesting plastic straws. One depicts a rescuer pulling a straw out of the bloody nose of a…
One issue, two perspectives: SNAP program promotes drug abuse
Recently, the Trump Administration introduced a SNAP food change, in which recipients for welfare and food stamps will have to meet certain requirements for eligibility to continue receiving them. This policy will require those who seek welfare assistance and food…
