Government refuses to implement gun control
Unfortunately, we live in an era where stores are trying to stop gun violence more than the federal government. On Sept. 3 Walmart announced that they would both limit the sale of certain types of ammunition and weapons and asked…
Primary systems imperfect
The Democratic primary is in full swing, and while things on the Republican side are not looking very competitive, there are some noteworthy challenges to the President. However, in New York, most will not get to have much say in…
Too much government involvement
The growing divide between political ideologies are hard to miss in the 24-hour news cycle these days. Despite this, even Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump can find common ground on one topic of discussion: the size of the government. Although…
Forest fires unfortunate, avoidable
Forest fires are a fact of life. Often, in especially dry months, even rainforests like the Amazon may ignite. Sometimes, this is beneficial for the ecosystem, fertilizing the soil and making room for tougher plants to grow. This is not…
Staff Editorial (Sept. 14, 2019)
In the professional world, especially in the professional media world, deadlines are important. They are a fact of life in the world of journalism, writing and content creation. You have a set, regular time at which your work is going…
30 years later, Title IX still needs some work
Title IX was established to create equal opportunities between men’s and women’s sports in both high school and at the collegiate level. On Sept. 7, that so-called “level playing field” was violated during a women’s field hockey game between the…
Justice system unbalanced, needs fixing
In the media, we hear about people of race being treated differently by the police and the justice system. Racial profiling is something that, unfortunately, is a big problem in the world today. People of color are watched over carefully…
Student Spotlight (9/14/19): ‘Rebel Pebble’
There once was a pebble, Rebel Pebble and a rebellious pebble she was. Most pebbles were adorned with one solid color, they adorned themselves with their very favorite one. They became amber, cyan, azure and more, but always one color….
Billie Eilish morphs into demon for new interpretive music video
Billie Eilish has made headlines for her “anti-pop” hit singles and album “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” Her haunting voice, distinct fashion sense and open personality captivated audiences and catapulted her into stardom which only escalated…
Dave Chappelle does stand-up, everyone loses their minds
The comedic mastermind that is Dave Chappelle has added another stand-up comedy special on Netflix and it is not for those who have thin skin. The title “Sticks & Stones” is clearly attributing to the old saying. It is plain…
