Letter to the Editor: Let's get real about fall reopening
Almost every aspect of college life would be near impossible following CDC social distancing guidelines.
OPINION
Commentary: All lives will not matter until Black lives matter
ByThe Black Lives Matter movement is now stronger than ever after recent events involving the deaths of Black lives at the hands of police officers who pledge to serve and protect the integrity of all lives.
Take Five Minutes: Are current COVID-19 restrictions infringing on constitutional rights?
By / Staff ColumnistThe onset of the COVID-19 coronavirus brought an entirely new mindset for Americans to digest as tensions heightened and restrictions increased across the country.
The Slate Speaks: Economic protests during the coronavirus
ByDespite the need for social distancing and business closures because of the COVID-19 coronavirus, people are still exercising their right to protest these measures.
The Slate Speaks: The fate of Centralia’s Graffiti Highway
ByFor many decades, tourists have traveled to Centralia’s colorful Graffiti Highway to create art, take photos or simply admire the site’s beauty.
Give it a thought: The American way of life vs American lives
By / Staff ColumnistIn “The Thirteen American Arguments,” Howard Fineman covers questions and topics that Americans have been debating since the founding of our nation. The topics include “What is a person?” and the extent of presidential power.
Commentary: Protestors are ignoring social-distancing orders and science
ByCiting their skepticism of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, protesters throughout the nation have demanded an end to government-mandated closures. By ignoring social distancing guidelines, their outlook is clear: They do not believe health experts.
The Slate Speaks: Social distancing is a crucial step in flattening the curve
ByAs the global spread of COVID-19, known as the coronavirus, continues, those living in the United States must practice social distancing to help flatten the curve.
Give it a thought: Remember nonprofits during coronavirus pandemic
By / Staff ColumnistState governments are forcing most businesses to close, including some nonprofits, as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Take five minutes: Rethinking Socialism before the 2020 election
By / Staff ColumnistAs the race for the democratic nomination progresses, candidates former Vice President Joe Biden (D) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (D- Vermont) continue to go head-to-head to make a lasting impression on the American public.
Commentary: A balancing act between wealth and wellness must occur during Gov. Wolf’s order
ByPennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s order to suspend non-life-sustaining business operations has displaced hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania residents from work.
Take 5 minutes: A closer look at the actions of the United States amid the coronavirus
By / Staff ColumnistThe United States and the actions of President Donald Trump and Congress are, as a whole, being watched closely by the worldwide media.
The Slate Speaks: Should online courses for the spring semester be pass-fail?
As the 2020 spring semester continues, college students are doing all they can to achieve satisfactory grades.
Slate Speaks: Commencement ceremonies should be postponed, not cancelled
ByGraduation is the culmination of a student’s years of hard work inside and outside of the classroom. The ceremony is much more than a student walking across a stage in a cap and gown — it is a celebration. Students receive their diplomas and present their accolades to the friends and family who supported them along the way.
Commentary: Political propaganda about Hillary Clinton should not distract from issue of coronavirus
ByA recent analysis of social media metrics reveals that Hillary Clinton’s emails were more topical on Super Tuesday than the general election or coronavirus, according to Vox contributor Aaron Rupar.
Give it a thought: SU should offer online alternative for COVID-19, not mandate it
By / Staff ColumnistThe coronavirus (COVID-19) has led the world into an unnecessary panic bolstered by a news and social media frenzy throwing myths around.
Give it a thought: Requiring world religion course can lead to a better public, society
By / Staff ColumnistOur society and community, both on campus and the national level, struggle with understanding and appreciating the differences amongst societies’ members, particularly in regard to race, religion and ethnic background.
Commentary: Students should register, vote in elections
ByA radical approach to political forecasting is challenging conventional norms and “flipping giant paradigms of electoral theory upside down.”
Letters to the Editor: Minimum Wage and Checking Sources
Multiple studies have found that raising the minimum wage does not lead to job loss, according to institutions such as the University of California-Berkley, the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment, the Center for Economic and Policy Research, and the government watchdog, Integrity Florida.