In The Office: Banned literature censors learning
“Harry Potter,” “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” “Captain Underpants” and “Fifty Shades of Grey” all have one thing in common: they have been challenged and banned from the shelves of schools. As the campus celebrates Banned Books Week, it is important…
Staff Editorial
“If you receive a friend request from me, it’s fake. Do not accept it.” This is something that most, if not all, social media users see on a regular basis. According to socialmediaclub.org, 2-3 percent (roughly 60 million) of all…
Bert, Ernie: best friends, roommates only
The sexual orientation of the Sesame Street puppets Bert and Ernie has been a debate for as long as the show has been on air. For most normal children who grew up watching the show, the sexuality of the puppets…
Term limits necessary
Historically, politicians who remain in power for an extended and excessive length of time eventually become corrupt. King George III, for example, was in power for 60 years, from 1760 to 1820. Those years also contain the American Revolution. King…
School starts unreasonably early
 Ever since elementary school ended, students have had to involuntarily wake up at 6 a.m. to catch the bus or a ride or walk to school. It is difficult for anybody to wake up at 6 a.m. for anything, whether…
Nike Just Did It
Our country has been shrouded by controversy and societal heroism for the last few years, starting with Caitlyn Jenner coming out. Â Most recently has been Colin Kaepernick taking a knee. During the National Anthem in a 2017 game, Kaepernick kneeled…
Public breastfeeding should not be taboo
Amid a culture of hyper-sexualization with billboards of Victoria’s Secret models posing in lingerie, sex scenes in television shows and movies and graphic T-shirts, one innocent act is constantly seen as more taboo: public breastfeeding. Before the invention of baby…
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…
In The Office: Hollywood biased against black James Bond
Rumors were circulating about the next James Bond being played by Idris Elba. On Aug. 20, the rumors were dismissed by Elba himself. Before fans of Elba were let down, many questions arose surrounding whether or not Elba should be…
Staff Editorial
Resources on campus, like the Mary Walker Health Center and the Lifestyles Center, actively promote safe sex options to students and provide the resources students need. Despite these efforts, it is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
