HARRINGTON: Small businesses deserve increased focus during holidays
Reilly Harrington, Assistant Opinions Editor
November 27, 2018
Remove the association of these special, smaller sales from the commercialized yuletide nightmare that is Black Friday and allow it to stand on its own, shining more of a light on the benefits the day could have on your local peers and community members.
BEG: US relationship with Saudi Arabia unethical
November 27, 2018
rump does not intend to take any action against the serious situation regarding Khashoggi’s death despite agencies and individuals from both the Republican and Democratic parties calling for a response.
EDITORIAL: University unfairly scrutinized for decision regarding homeless
November 27, 2018
Winter is rapidly approaching and it would be nearly impossible for the university to turn the Ramada into a homeless shelter in time. The building is not in good condition and would first need refurbishing before it would be a suitable place for people to live.
EDITORIAL: Residence hall policies for break periods alienate students
November 13, 2018
Students should be able to stay in their own residence halls if they need to save money or simply can’t afford hundreds of dollars to travel home.
HARTE: Early morning classes harmful to learning
Matthew Harte, Opinions Columnist
November 13, 2018
There are many causes that force college students to forgo sleep. They may pull all-nighters to study for an exam or finish an essay. They could also have heavy work or student organization schedules, which forces them to put off homework until later in the night.
KORENICH: Prison health care reforms needed
Maya Korenich, Executive Opinions Editor
November 13, 2018
If inmates are required to make copayments in order to receive medical attention, they may decide to forgo necessary medical treatment in order to buy other things like soap or food.
BEG: Continued use of N-word perpetuates consequences
Aminah Beg, Opinions Columnist
November 13, 2018
Despite this vitriolic connotation of the word, those who are not African-American still feel permitted to use it. Some feel as if their use of the word does not have an effect on dangerous societal perceptions, when in reality it does.
NITSCHKE: Linguistic diversity enriches US culture
Emma Nitschke, Copy Chief
November 7, 2018
News flash: There is a world outside the western hemisphere. Also, a reminder that the only reason Spanish or French might be considered “useful” is because centuries of colonialism weakened or wiped out indigenous languages.
BEG: Trump reiterates dangerous anti-immigrant rhetoric
November 7, 2018
Trump continues to create divides and controversies across the country. The harsh stance on immigration he takes is meant to mobilize the pre-existing anti-immigrant mentality within the far right voter base, so their votes during midterms can align with what Trump wants.
HARTE: Lower drinking age proposals contain various risks
Matthew Harte, Opinions Columnist
November 7, 2018
College students are also at a uniquely high risk of developing unhealthy drinking habits. Slightly over 30 percent of college students reported binge drinking in the previous two weeks, according to the 2016 Monitoring the Future Study.
EDITORIAL: Civic engagement not limited to voting booth
November 7, 2018
Whether midterms elicit excitement or disappointment in the wake of electoral results, this election's outcome sets the course of the foreseeable political future. No matter how the midterms shake out, voters should remember that opportunities for civic engagement are not limited to the confines of a voting booth. The post-election period is a time to hold officials accountable for promises made pre-election.
BEG: Corporations must be held environmentally accountable
October 30, 2018
The United Nations made it clear that the world will remain habitable if humans continue to treat it like we do now. The 700-page report detailed the predicted increase in famine, disease, refugees and economic hardships due to the changes in the environment, such as rising sea levels and catastrophic natural disasters.
