As the #METOO and “Time’s Up” movements continue throughout awards season, celebrities are often embracing forms of advocacy in their speeches and on the red carpet.
Author: EDITORIAL STAFF
Game of Loans: A Look at Student Debt
Years ago, having a college education was a rarity; today, a bachelor’s degree is almost necessary when seeking employment. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one-third of the adult population has a bachelor’s degree or higher for the first time in decades.
Punchlines that Hurt
The United States is said to be a nation of diversity that welcomes people of all races, ethnicities, religions, and backgrounds.
Potential Problems of Pipelines
Pipelines connect us all. From the energy from natural gas heating our homes, or the polyester shirts you and your best friend both wear made from petroleum transported via pipeline to that manufacturer. It is estimated that approximately 2.6 million miles of pipeline crosses the United States delivering precious resources like crude oil, natural gas, water, biofuels, and sewage.
Editors Talk Vaccinations
Flu season is upon us, once again making vaccinations a hot topic for discussion. This debate has been present since the invention of vaccines but seems to have grown in recent years following the surge of media and celebrity fearmongering over their supposed ingredient toxicity, side effects, and alleged links to autism, among other factors. These claims have been put to rest by scientific data time and time again, but the debate seems to keep continuing regardless of the proven effectiveness of immunizations.
Daylight Savings Time: Is it Worth it?
Twice a year, we must remind ourselves to change the clocks and get used to a new schedule.
Preventing Sexual Assault through Sexual Education
In recent years, the conversation surrounding sexual assault has become something that is more widely accepted. Victims are encouraged to come forward, forming a community of survivors with new stories coming out every day.
Tricks, Treats, and Misappropriation
Cultural appropriation is described as the act of taking or using things from a culture that is not your own, especially without showing understanding or respect of and for the culture. Halloween has been a special time of year for not just tricks and treats but also for the conversation of ethics and morals when it comes to culturally appreciative or misappropriating costumes.
A Knee’d for Answers
Over the past month, media outlets have been flooded with stories of players in the National Football League (NFL) kneeling for the national anthem. Although former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began kneeling for the national anthem last year, the topic continues to spark controversy. These players are peacefully protesting the racial and social injustice that is still present in the United States. Some politicians are distraught with the idea that players are not standing for the flag, furthering the divide of our nation.
The Outlook Editorial Board Discusses Gun Control in the Nation
Following the Las Vegas shooting on Oct. 1, gun control legislation has once again come into the spotlight.