Staff Rants: Super Bowl
The Super Bowl — whether you care about the game or not — draws parties, commercials and more. Hear our staff’s take on the subject.
Stop the Rushed Reporting
In light of the sensationalization surrounding Kobe Bryant's death, we need to recognize the importance of preserving the truth in sensitive issues and promote discussion.
‘Sex Education’ Season Two Explores the Serious Side of Sexuality
The new season deftly tackles issues like sexual assault, but still fosters toxicity in its portrayal of LGBTQ+ relationships.
Staff Rants and Raves: Back to School
The first week of courses always fills people with mixed emotions. Here are our staff’s takes on the subject.
Don’t Forget About Iraqi Women When War Occurs
Recent tensions sparked between the United States and Iran will threaten the mental and physical state of Iraqi women and girls.
Master’s Students Need More Financial Aid
Having a master’s degree is increasingly becoming the standard for many jobs, but its steep cost deters students from attending.
Sugarcoating White Supremacy in US History Needs to Stop
American primary and secondary education curriculums heavily focus on Western European and U.S. achievements in history, yet fail to recognize the harmful effects that colonial triumphs have on minority communities in contemporary society.
Pay Attention to Middle America
The lack of coverage of issues faced by communities in Middle America delays any legislative progress that will improve the well-being of American society.
The Manic Pixie Dream Girl Still Feeds on Insecurity
An unrealistic literary trope, popularized and fetishized by young-adult fiction writers, has negatively influenced the self-esteem of women who read these books during formative years.
Food Injustice, or Food Ignorance?
Recently, there has been a push to promote gardening and cooking as methods to overcome food inequality in the United States. But these methods overlook systemic injustices.
Understanding the Trend of Performance Activism
Many students take to social media to advocate against current policies, but these trends rarely translate into action.
To Condemn Serial Killers, We Must Stop Glorifying Them
Serial killers like Ted Bundy deserve to be relegated to the dredges of society, and we must change how popular media portrays them.
