Trumpâs speech lacks meaning
On his way to becoming president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump once made a vow to âprotect our LGBTQ citizens from the violence and oppression of the hateful, foreign ideology.â Trumpâs vow came in July, a full month after…
Major study ends for good reason
Controversy has been stirred among women over the recent conclusion of a male birth control study. Papers, magazines and news sources alike have claimed the study was shut down because of the âwhining of men regarding needless side effects.â Any…
âThe Birth of a Nationâ sparks debate
It was on a cold January day in Park City, Utah, that âThe Birth of a Nationâ receive a standing ovation at Sundance Film Festival before the first frame could even appear on screen. By the end of the 10-day…
Covergirl redefines gender stigma after announcement of Coverboy
Growing up, when many of us heard âEasy, breezy, beautiful Covergirlâ we all knew that the âitâ girls were about to grace our television screen. As we have all grown up, the term Covergirl is always associated with beauty, femininity…
Open debate suffers greatly as students protest opinions
American colleges and universities are supposed to be places where students can freely express their opinions without being scrutinized. Instead, a potent mixture of social justice warriors and political correctness has plagued campuses across the country, forcing many ideologies out…
Police killing of black man caught on tape
On April 1, a video surfaced on Instagram that showed a 21-year-old male by the name of Samir Hill dominating a pair of on-duty Philadelphia police officers in a game of pick-up basketball. While the officers were embarrassed by the…
Clinton to run for president
On April 12, former first lady and current politician Hillary Clinton announced her much-anticipated 2016 presidential bid. The Democratic front-runner has already begun to win the hearts of many voters, because, letâs face it â this announcement didnât come as…
Tsarnaev should be kept alive
It has been two years since Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his brother Tamerlan pulled off the deadliest act of terror on American soil since Sept. 11, 2001. But the living Tsarnaev brother should not be sentenced to death for his crimes….
Controversy in Indiana over new law
Last month, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed into law the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Essentially, the law allows business owners to refuse service to customers based on religious beliefs. Those in favor of the bill will argue that it genuinely…
Ideascale concept has long road ahead
The 109th Precinct in Queens recently revealed Ideascale, a way to connect with more citizens about issues in their community. A few thousand people who submitted their email addresses will use Ideascale. Although itâs a great concept, it seems like…
