Fewer resolutions, better results
Ashlyn Dupree, [email protected]
February 24, 2020
Oh boy, it’s that time of the year where people say “New year, new me.” But what if instead of making a “new” us and creating goals we won’t achieve, we make realistic goals for the new year? According to a study conducted by University of Scranton, only 8% of people achieved their New Ye...
Age-restricting tobacco law prevents nothing
Loryn Kykendall, [email protected]
February 24, 2020
Let me be clear: I do not support the use of tobacco by anyone of any age. However, the new law preventing anyone under 21 from buying tobacco products should not have been passed. While the law is well-intentioned, it will be ineffective. As college students, we know an age limit doesn’t stop anyone...
Ignore haters on holiday of love
Alfonzo Galvan, [email protected]
February 10, 2020
Brace yourselves people—the Valentine’s Day haters are coming this week. Who are these people you may ask? They’re the people who say a variety of things to try to bring down the wonderful holiday of love. These people need to be ignored. Continue to enjoy your chocolates and roses. Valentin...
Students should buy from thrift shops
Kaitlin Maness, [email protected]
February 10, 2020
There are more benefits to thrifting clothes besides the low price. Whether you’ve “only got $20” in your pocket or $100, one of the best decisions you can make for the environment—and your wallet—is thrift shopping. According to Sustain Your Style, the second largest polluter in the world i...
Educators should have freedom of speech
Morgan Andrews, [email protected]
February 10, 2020
In America, teachers protesting is often frowned upon. But it shouldn’t be. Educators should feel free to stand up for what they believe in just like any other citizen would. They should be able to attend protests without fearing repercussions. They should even be allowed to protest the very school...
Birth tourism restrictions provide safety for babies
Ashlyn Dupree, [email protected]
February 10, 2020
In January, President Donald Trump and his administration announced that they will be restricting birth tourism, which is when women travel to another country for the purpose of giving birth in that country. Normally, the main reason women have their children in other countries is to obtain citizens...
Stop worrying about coronavirus in U.S., start helping people in crisis
February 10, 2020
We have all been hearing about a new hazardous virus for the past two months. The growing global health concern right now is the coronavirus, a type of virus that is known to cause respiratory illness. There are actually several other coronaviruses that only causes mild diseases in humans, but a new c...
Students should be allowed to eat in class
Hope Anderson, [email protected]
February 3, 2020
One of the first things students want to know when they start a new course is if they can eat during class. Luckily, some professors claim they do not care. Others, however, enforce strict “no eating” rules due to past experiences. I think that students should be allowed to eat in class camp...
Forgive and forget before it’s too late
Alfonzo Galvan, [email protected]
February 3, 2020
You’ve been living under a rock this past week if you haven’t heard the news of the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and the seven other passengers in a helicopter crash. It was a heartbreaking moment for many. Others took it as a time of reflection. In seeing some of the coverage on Brya...
Young voters have power, must use it
Morgan Andrews, [email protected]
February 3, 2020
Do you ever wish there was a way to change the amount of college debt that you acquired or the complicated routes you have to take to own your first house? Well, you’re in luck. There is a way. Vote on it. Young voters aged 18-29 have lower voting turnouts than any other age group, according to United...
Stop making impeachment top priority
Loryn Kykendall, [email protected]
February 3, 2020
For months now, the world of politics has been wrapped up in the impeachment of President Trump. This is especially true of the past two weeks as the trial has been going on. He was formally impeached on Dec. 18, 2019, and then the trial began on Jan. 16 of this year. This week, the trial is drawing...
Investing can be too difficult for some
Ashlyn Dupree, [email protected]
January 27, 2020
College students are known for being broke. We scrounge up just enough money to get some ramen or a four for $4 from McDonald’s. We take the cheapest way to do things so we don’t spend what little money we have. So, how do our parents expect us to invest money? Last week I was having a convers...
