Fusion Café best of retail dining on campus
Every Laker knows that between classes, there is nothing better than grabbing a bite to eat and resting the old legs. However, dining dollars are limited, so it is important for each student to make them count by spending them…
Asynchronous classes should be eliminated
Things on campus have been mostly back to normal since the COVID-19 pandemic for quite some time now, including classes. We no longer need to socially distance, wear masks, get weekly tests done, or have all online classes. Life is…
America’s political parties hypocritcal, argumentative
The most wonderful time of year has arrived! No, it is not Christmas yet, nor is it Halloween. Election Day is upon us once more. The time of year in which we bicker and argue over which candidate is better…
Pardoning of marijuana crimes good start but not enough for justice, equality
President Biden pardoned all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession on Oct. 6. This decision will impact thousands of innocent Americans convicted for a crime grounded in baseless fear-mongering and institutional racism. The White House estimates about 6,500 people…
Fat Bear Week is fun, educational tradition
The days have begun to get shorter, the nights are cooler and leaves are beginning to fall from their trees, signaling some of my favorite parts of the year: sweater weather, Halloween festivities and Fat Bear Week. I first learned…
Deaths of queen and Gorbachev represent end of era
On Aug. 30, Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev passed away in a hospital in Moscow at the ripe old age of 91. Gorbachev served as the leader of the Soviet Union and as the General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1985…
Russia unable to manage its large military
The Russian Federation has one of the largest militaries on the planet, but in the past year, they have proved themselves rather incapable of managing it. Bogged down by the much smaller yet more capable and courageous Ukrainian Army, the…
Dunkin’ reigns superior due to flavors, cost
Dunkin’ and Starbucks, two frequently compared chain coffee locations, may offer similar products, but are entirely different animals. Though the majority of my generation might step up to defend Starbucks, I believe that Dunkin’ actually offers a better coffee experience…
Register to vote, only way voice will be heard
A few weeks ago, on Sept. 20, it was National Voter Registration Day. And though I am a bit late to the conversation, it is always important to encourage all people to not only register to vote, but to take…
Queen’s death brings too many closures
When you look up the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Google, you are presented with a span of time from Sept. 8 through Sept. 19. At first glance to anyone who is not familiar with the processes involved with…
