Opinion
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Maintaining neutrality is a privilege
Although the election has come and gone, political discourse amongst Americans is here to stay, for better or worse. I, like many others, noticed that...
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A friend to all is a friend to none
I remember when I was a child, I loved to spend my time on the playground during my lunchtime break at school. I recall the...
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Technology is the thief of childhood
As high schoolers with adult responsibilities and looming futures, we often turn to nostalgia for a sense of comfort, longing for simpler times when our...
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When seasonal depression clashes with holiday cheer
The weather has a powerful impact on our daily life. It influences our schedules, outfits, transportation and most of all, our moods. For most, the...
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Social media ruins random acts of kindness
I am sure everyone loves a random act of kindness, but unfortunately, the rise of social media has led to the degradation of genuine ones....
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Souplantation needs to make a grand return
If you were to listen closely enough on May 8, 2020, you might have heard the thunderous crashing of my knees to the ground after...
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Social media is polarizing our country
The internet is a great outlet for information, and can truly educate people if they are looking to be educated, but recently it has caused...
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Losing print media narrows perspective
The perpetual advancement of technology has transferred the world of print media onto screens, making it more convenient to unlock your phone with a tap...
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Thanksgiving is overshadowed by Black Friday
They start coming in the mail just after Halloween, slowly at first, but then more and more. Flyers, brochures, catalogs, a testament to our consumer...
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“Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it”
When the government told my great-grandmother to leave her home and the life her family had built on American soil, it changed everything. Having been...