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.
OPINION
Trump should expect to face off against both Democrats, Republicans in 2020
ByDonald Trump will end up facing two opponents.
Cost of professional school bars entrance of minorities, lower class
ByLast September, New York University Medical School announced free tuition for its incoming class of future doctors. The initiative was created to encourage students to pursue “primary care specialties or work in underserved areas.”
Trump administration's hypocrisy will prevent success of homosexuality decriminalization
ByOn Feb. 19 the White House announced its plan to advocate for the international decriminalization of homosexuality.
Hollywood can do more to represent minorities in roles
ByScarlett Johansson has built a name for herself as one of the most successful actresses in American history.
Instagram, social media influencers perpetuate false perceptions of reality
By / Guest ContributorSocial media platforms allow for the display of false realities of how great individuals’ lives might be.
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
By / Managing EditorCollege 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.
Polar vortex draws attention to climate change, environmental responsibility
ByLast week a chilling polar vortex enveloped North America, dropping temperatures in the Midwest as low as - 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.”
'Peanuts' racism debate; an exaggerated interpretation of racial inequality reality
ByFor many, “Peanuts” cartoons bring back great childhood memories.
Florida voting standards create mockery for U.S.
ByAnother election season in Florida has passed and the outcomes of multiple races hung in the balance for weeks afterward. It’s déjà vu all over again.
Letter to the editor: Conservatives committed to fooling Americans with cuts
ByI am writing to respond to the frequent claim made by conservative-Republicans that Democrats in the Congress and in the liberal part of the news media support “RECKLESS SPENDING” by the federal government on programs that help people.
SU's new housing rules less than ideal
ByShippensburg University’s updated housing agreement for the 2019-2020 school year requires that students with less than 60 credits live on campus.
Trump's behavior comparable to Nixon, Mussolini
ByLet’s be honest. No one likes to lose. And for those possessing a healthy ego, defeat is an especially unbearable prospect.
Voter suppression still a problem
ByWhy is voter suppression still happening? Simple — we still have racists running our government.