Each political decision made effects citizens
“I do not have any opinions.” This is a common line tossed about when discussing certain topics, especially those political in nature. This statement is plagued with ignorance. Perhaps the opinions you have do not pertain to the situation at…
Suicide hotline provides support
Suicide is a national problem that kills, on average, 44,000 people per year, according to Mental Health America. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been proven to be a life-saving resource for those at risk for suicide, but this crucial…
Staff Editorial
In a time of such hostile political and social climates, it is important to remember that despite all of our differences and problems, hate will not solve anything. The majority of problems arise when people become self-infatuated, so concerned with…
Comments on social media forgivable
Social media has changed our lives immensely in both positive and negative manners. It has allowed us to engage with others, learn about political issues and familiarizing ourselves with celebrity gossip and drama. It allows children and adults alike to…
OP-ED FROM SUNY CHANCELLOR: Food insecurity should never be part of college experience
Albany – Today, Democrat & Chronicle published an op-ed by SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson on the importance of combatting student food insecurity and SUNY’s efforts to do so. The text of the op-ed is available below. No college student…
Americans want hatred rejected
The past two years have been a great test of the strength of our democracy, perhaps the greatest test we have ever faced. Perhaps the greatest accomplishment the president has made in that time is the successful division of people,…
Marijuana legalization on correct path
Legalized marijuana is causing some buzz, marching its way through various states, including New York. Colorado, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, Michigan, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts and the District of Columbia have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, with 30 states…
Potentially falsified attack used for fame
On Jan. 29, “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett reported that he had been targeted in an apparent hate crime in Chicago, where two men had shouted racist and homophobic slurs at him before beating him, dousing him in a chemical substance…
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…
