Bernie’s Loss Shouldn’t Mean Trump’s Win
It is advised that you sit down before reading this article. As of April 8, Sen. Bernie Sanders has called for an official suspension to his presidential campaign. This will […]
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You can’t erase history
The most important lesson I learned growing up was learning from my past mistakes. The ability to reflect on your past behavior is a necessary step in becoming a better […]
Honestly, politicians should just elect themselves at this point
News stories about voter suppression have become regular occurrences these days: this week an Alabama man was blocked from voting because he owed $4 and nobody would tell him. The […]
The Pros and Cons of Bernie Sanders
Here’s why you should vote for Bernie Sanders. Following an unsuccessful bid for the democratic nomination in 2016, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has thrown his hat in the ring […]
Dear Mr. Bloomberg, I’m not a fan
The Wizard of Oz has finally arrived. How gracious of you to finally join us, Mr. Bloomberg. We will just put aside for a second that you weren’t even supposed […]
Surviving Valentine’s Day single
The air is bitterly cold, the trees stripped to bare branches. It’s also the time of year that partners take a day to express their love for each other. Meanwhile, […]
Big gaps in campus security
20 years ago, schools and colleges were seen as safe places where students could go and not face the threat of gunfire. However, that’s all changed. Since Columbine, nearly 200,000 […]
Caucuses Are Undemocratic and Iowa Is A Prime Example
The Iowan caucus is the first step in a long road towards the White House, giving it a debatably inflated value. As the earliest primary being held, Iowa is […]
From Austin Jones to Onision: holding creators accountable in the digital era
For the last few years, James “Onision” Jackson has consistently been one of YouTube’s most hated content creators. There are countless reasons why, including his videos rating the bodies of underaged fans, his trilogy of god-awful books and multiple allegations […]
Doomsday Clock Moved to 100 Seconds to Midnight
Catastrophe is a mere 100 seconds away. Behind the innocuous picture of daily life, the threat of the end of civilization lurks closer than ever before. The Doomsday Clock is […]
Police and Pride: Trying to Improve from a Tense History
50 years ago, the police were a clear enemy of the LGBT community, and for good reason. Police enforced sodomy laws that outlawed homosexual acts, cops raided gay bars, and […]
Fare enforcement unfairly targets minorities
Two officers storm onto the platform of a Sound Transit bus, “Fare Enforcement” printed neatly onto their uniforms. They move efficiently, through rows of passengers, diligently checking to see if […]
How you can recognize misinformation online
According to a joint 2017 study from Stanford and NYU, nearly a quarter of voting-age adults visited a website spreading disinformation about the candidates in the weeks leading up to […]
James Wiseman leaving Memphis is a bad sign for College Hoops
In less than a month the Memphis Tigers went from a title contender to an underdog. On Dec. 19 James Wiseman announced that he’ll be leaving the school to train for the NBA […]
Why the free market won’t solve healthcare
Healthcare has been a hot topic in the past year, in the Democatic primary and across the nation. According to a Gallup poll conducted in November, 73% of Americans are dissatisfied […]
NFL Protection Rules Not Necessarily Protecting Players
Football is inherently violent. Back in the 1900s there was even backlash about the risks involved as the sport grew in popularity. No matter how much the NFL tries to […]
The permanent effects of temporary policy
During his presidency, President Trump has pulled back environmental protections and regulations all over the United States, even releasing 13 million acres of federal land for mining. From laws regarding […]
The United States needs to get its internet together
According to a study by the Open Technology Institute, in most American cities, when it comes to internet, we pay more to get less than people living in many other […]
No, Boomer isn’t even close to the N-Word
Yes, we’re having that conversation. As wild as this may sound there are actual sentient human beings who believe this. It would benefit all of us to address this now […]
Gamefreak is ruining Pokemon
By the time this comes out, Pokemon Sword and Shield will have launched in stores around the world. The newest installment of the massive Pokemon franchise is the first main-series […]