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…
Imagination, human brain unlimited
The human brain has been building its own identity for hundreds of thousands of years, going so far as to name itself and give meaning to life around us. When you think about it, your brain controls everything. From unconsciously…
Staff Editorial
On Feb. 15, President Donald Trump announced a national emergency to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Since that announcement, many law enforcement officials, politicians and experts on immigration and border crime have spoken out against the declaration. They…
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…
In The Office: Each college housing arrangement helpful
Students should be able to live the full “college experience” of living both on and off campus. On-campus housing includes dorms, both doubles and suites, and The Village, which is reserved for upperclassmen. Going off campus, there are private landlords…
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…
