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OPINION: Who is the filibuster for?

Nicolas Ziccardi, Assistant Opinion Editor • April 22, 2021

While it is feasible to eliminate the filibuster as it exists now, many senators, including Manchin and other Democrats, are hesitant to destroy what they see as a key tool of the minority party. With Democrats' Senate and House prospects looking mixed going into the 2022 midterm elections, several Democratic senators are worried that Republicans would be able to do much more damage than they did during the Trump administration if the filibuster is removed.

OPINION: For the LGBT community, an Arkansas bill sets a dangerous precedent nationwide

Jacob Sawyer, Staff Writer • April 20, 2021

In Arkansas, any transgender resident under the age of 18 is about to be denied the medical care required to help them transition genders. This includes the care required to keep them alive. Yes, you read...

OPINION: Physical perfection is ingrained superiority within Christianity’s doctrine of the resurrection

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer • April 20, 2021

Millions of people globally are born each year with unique traits and characteristics. Some of these characteristics are so ingrained into the existence of these individuals that suddenly taking them away,...

OPINION: SGA needs to reform its campaign process

Nicolas Ziccardi, Assistant Opinion Editor • April 20, 2021

The Student Government Association (SGA) announced its 2021-2022 winners for student body president and vice president following the first run-off in 15 years. Robby Fensom and Thomas Wilson won a tight...

OPINION: Who is really behind the border crisis? (Hint: it is not Biden or Trump)

Jacob Sawyer, Staff Writer • April 8, 2021

It is true that since Biden took office, the number of apprehensions of migrants entering the U.S. from the southern border surged after he promised in his campaign to enact more liberal immigration policies. It is also true that Trump’s directives were extremely controversial and sometimes in violation of human rights, which Biden harped on during his campaign.

OPINION: In addition to easing debt, raise the minimum wage for students

Jacob Sawyer, Staff Writer • April 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic and the draconian curbs required to stop the spread have wrought economic devastation across the U.S. on a scale not witnessed since the Great Depression. Many businesses have been...

How Zoom classes affect our quality of life

Nicolas Ziccardi, Assistant Opinion Editor • March 28, 2021

During the pandemic, many college students have had the luxury of continuing their education through safe and effective means with the proliferation of Zoom learning, which partially or fully replaced...

OPINION: Life with cerebral palsy

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer • March 25, 2021

March 25 is Cerebral Palsy awareness day.

OPINION: The end of Trump’s ‘fireside chats’

Anthony Culler, Contributing Writer • March 24, 2021

FDR, a Democrat, faced an adversarial force in the dominant press of the day—newspapers—the majority of which were conservative. This is in stark contrast to today’s press which most will agree is more left-leaning than the right-leaning newspapers of the 1930s. And while FDR had major resistance from the newspapers, he found solace in his radio broadcasts. You could consider it, in today’s terms, his very own social media venue. If you compare the use of Twitter by Trump during his presidency, you will see a similarity in FDR's use of radio.

OPINION: Surging gun violence is symbolic of pandemic’s toll on struggling communities

Jacob Sawyer, Staff Writer • March 24, 2021

Imagine having to constantly stay home, limit time spent in crowds and worry that today could be your last day alive. For many Americans, these challenges are only ingrained in their lives due to the...

OPINION: New CDC guidelines paint hopeful picture in U.S. fight against pandemic

Jacob Sawyer, Staff Writer • March 23, 2021

To further boost vaccine demand, the incentives for the fully vaccinated could and should have been expanded even more, particularly regarding air travel. The CDC continues to retain its advice against taking to the skies, even for those with both doses. Its hesitancy to ease this guideline is understandable; if you are unknowingly carrying the coronavirus, flying across the country gives more opportunities for viral spread and could seed outbreaks that are hard to contain through contact tracing.

Advice from Sally: Achieving financial independence as a college student

March 19, 2021

Learning how to navigate personal finances in college is crucial before you graduate. Incorporate healthy financial habits now by following these tips. Evaluate your expenses Evaluating...

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