College is a place where, at times, it can be hard to stay positive, focused, and motivated throughout the whole school year. Often, many students may struggle with the adjustment of a brand new place, a brand new schedule, and just the course load in general. This causes them to feel overwhelmed and stressed and […]
Tag: Opinion
Is climate change an urgent issue?
I fully believe that climate change is real and that it is something that is an urgent problem.In today’s world, some people believe that it is not real, but I think that there are several reasons why it is real and it is an urgent problem that we should care about. To begin, there has […]
My outlook on MLB playoffs
With the Major League Baseball Postseason officially underway, we saw some early upsets in the Wild Card Round, and can potentially see some again in the ALDS, which is ongoing throughout this week.In the Wild Card Round, the Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and The New York Mets (all three underdogs) upset their respective opponents. […]
Do we really need to spread awareness about mental health?
I believe that mental health awareness needs to be spread and that people need to be educated about it. I have faced challenges such as anxiety and depression in the past. Looking back, I wish I had someone to educate me about the symptoms of these conditions in detail and guide me on proper treatment […]
QB change for NY Giants?
With Week 4 in the books for the New York Giants after a mournful loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, the Giants have a ten day gap between their next game in Seattle when they take on the Seahawks. After losing this week by a final score of 20-15, with the offense […]
Is the phone ban in classrooms worth it?
The phone ban in classrooms has both pros and cons. First, removing phones can promote learning without distractions. With students paying more attention, test scores could soar, and information could be easily absorbed. Another pro is the socialization aspect. Teens are developing and maturing and require socialization to thrive. At this stage, it is important […]
Yankees vs Orioles Race for AL East
With the MLB regular season winding down and the Postseason kicking off in just under a week, one of the closest division title races in baseball remains in the AL East between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles. Each team has six games remaining, with the Yankees holding a six game lead in […]
Tattoos- Are They “Unprofessional”?
I believe that many people have mixed opinions of whether tattoos are unprofessional or not. In corporate environments such as law and finance, companies have much stricter rules regarding tattoos. But in industries that are more creative, like design and marketing, the rules are much looser and are to be a form of self-expression. I […]
Why nuclear energy is the future
Within recent years nuclear energy has been called “the energy of the future,” butis that true? With the growing concern of climate change and pollution, governmentsand civilians alike have been searching for cleaner energy, with an emphasis onrenewable alternatives to fossil fuels. The combustion (burning) of fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gasses, peat) releasescarbon emissions […]