Instagram, social media influencers perpetuate false perceptions of reality
BySocial media platforms allow for the display of false realities of how great individuals’ lives might be.
OPINION
Political pendulum gives Democrats edge in 2020, but should still be wary
ByI grew up in Western Pennsylvania in a high school with a graduating class of 53.
Colleges should better account for food intolerances
ByCollege is typically a time in your life when you do not have to worry about what you are eating. Stereotypically, college students are constantly eating pizza, wings, fries and other junk foods, while simultaneously drinking massive amounts of coffee and alcohol.
Cost of research conferences jeopardizes student research
BySome of the most impactful educational experiences take place outside of the classroom and away from campus.
Negativity on Social Media can have global impact
ByOn Sunday, there was a dispute on Twitter between Jim Carrey and Alessandra Mussolini. The granddaughter of Benito Mussolini, the World War II era Italian dictator.
Social media perpetuating spread of misinformation
ByThe dawn of social media brought about a quick and efficient method of mass communication that has the potential to allow an enormous amount of information to rapidly reach the hands of a large percentage of the world’s population.
Turning off tech can help us tune in to others
ByStudents and people in general rely heavily on technology these days. We are all just buried in our phones and hardly pay attention to the world around us.
Ranking officials silent on sexual assault
ByState Rep. Brian Ellis is accused of raping an unconscious women. He has resigned. However, a resignation should not be the final word.
The State of our Union is not strong
ByEvery year when I watch the president’s State of the Union Address, I see only half the room stand up at a time, and hear the president only value their party’s platform ideals, or just the pure political tension in the room.
Cohen testimony does not bode well for Trump
ByMichael Cohen testified before Congress for a second time on Feb. 27.
House gun control bill a step in the right direction
ByThe U.S. House passed a gun bill, which is called the “Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019,” on Feb 27. What the new bill is and what it would mean for the average American is that now everyone needs a background check in order to start the process of buying a gun.
Cost, quality among many changes in Girl Scout cookie sales operation
ByHeading to Sheetz last week, I walked past three little girls, who were probably 8 years old, selling Girl Scout cookies.
Letter to the editor: Americans have incorrect perception of socialism
ByIt is about time that the American people were educated and informed about what true “Socialism” is and is not.
Changing perception of gun violence will help facilitate change
ByAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 100 people are injured or killed a day due to gun violence.
Trump should expect to face off against both Democrats, Republicans in 2020
ByDonald Trump will end up facing two opponents.
Letter to the editor
ByHere is the big problem for Democrats: The Republicans are correct when they say that we have not had a new idea for the past 50 years.
Prolonged government shutdown comes to close, but cross-party tension remains
ByMore than a month after it began, the government shutdown over border security has finally come to an end.
Christmas' meaning stripped of religion, replaced with push for commercialism
ByChristmas, the holiday originally seen as a day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, has been overcome by commercialism. Now, just about everyone celebrates it, but not for its true meaning.
Trump's decision-making destroying structure of U.S. government
ByIn the 1978 film “Superman,” screen legend Marlon Brando warned of an imminent danger. To stress his sincerity, Brando espoused rationality and declared his aversion for hearsay, saying, “My friends, you know me to be neither rash nor impulsive. I’m not given to wild, unsupported statements.”