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…
Robert Rodriguez returns with risky new sci-fi adventure
“Alita: Battle Angel” is the newest film from director Robert Rodriguez (“Sin City: A Dame to Kill For”) and is without question his most ambitious film yet. Not only does this feature carry a staggering $170 million budget, but it…
Academy Awards set to be disappointing fanfare
The Academy that hosts the Oscars is known for pandering to its audience and fans. From letting films win that do not deserve the victory to ignoring brilliant and unpopular works of cinema, the judges are hardly impartial. Is it…
Bale’s latest terrifying transformation provides black look into politics
Dick Cheney was one of the most powerful vice presidents in the history of our country. With a passive George W. Bush as president, he was able to manipulate him as he saw appropriate, and depending on who watches the…
‘The Favourite’ favorite amongst film audiences, Academy
In a shaky year of filmmaking, “The Favourite” finished with a home run. Greek visionary Yorgos Lanthimos (“The Killing of a Sacred Deer”) directs this unique story about a royal power struggle in 18th-century England. The small cast is led…
