Voting speaks louder than words
ByIn the wake of the hate-filled massacre that took place in a Pittsburgh synagogue late last month, the breadth of our religious freedoms is up for debate.
OPINION
Fear of caravan is unnecessary, political ploy
ByDuring times of crisis, history is replete with individuals who rise above peril and heed higher callings. Their actions are the stuff of legend.
Trump responsible for society's hateful attitude toward media
ByFree speech is a tenet of our national identity.
Discussion must be started on trans rights
ByLet’s face it. Talking about gender and sex is uncomfortable and confusing.
Demonstration not representative of Christianity
My name is Katie and I am one of the most liberal people you may ever meet. I am also a devout Christian.
Anti-media rhetoric destroying journalism credibility ahead of midterms
ByThere is no question that next week’s midterm elections will arguably be some of the most important in modern history.
Another Trump victory may be inevitable
ByIt is a tough time to be a Democrat. And I do not wish to exasperate the current state of progressive pessimism. But much like Al Gore, I am compelled to share a rather inconvenient truth: President Donald Trump is likely to be reelected in 2020.
Handling of missing journalist symbolic of nation's decline
ByA Washington Post journalist went missing nearly a month ago, yet the mystery surrounding his disappearance continues.
Treatment of Christine Ford exposes political disengagement
ByBrett Kavanaugh’s tumultuous confirmation saga came to an end on Oct. 6 when the U.S. Senate approved his appointment to the Supreme Court. Despite credible accusations of sexual assault levied against him by Christine Blasey Ford, Republican leaders forged ahead with his nomination process.
Office door defacing creates worry for LGBT community
ByStudents should be able to make it through college without being targeted for who they are.
Race plays a large role in sexual assault cases
ByBill Cosby, the man once considered “America’s Dad,” was sentenced to 3–10 years in prison this month for drugging and sexually assaulting a handful of women at his home some 50 years ago — or did he?
Tourette's is a disorder, not politics
ByLife with Tourette’s syndrome is difficult enough without offensive headlines.
Arguing politicians have lost our best interests in the chaos
ByOn the heels of sexual assault accusations against Brett Kavanaugh last week, it appears that Congress is no closer to appointing a Supreme Court justice to fill the seat left vacant by Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Yahoo's 9/11 video lacks truth, respect for day of tragedy
ByYahoo on Sept. 11 released a video on Facebook that advertised the opening of the new Cortlandt Street Subway Station at the World Trade Center in New York City. At 14 seconds into the video, it shows an image accredited to Getty Images, with the caption “Under rubble when the twin towers collapsed in 2011” — which any American knows is false, showing the true definition of media blindness in this generation. In under one hour this video had 185,000 views and only 36 comments, with only six viewers realizing Yahoo’s mistake.
Serena Williams has brought athlete double standard to light
BySome will say the behaviors of a professional player should never exceed the level of fury that American professional tennis player Serena Williams displayed on the courts at the U.S. Open final last week.
Nike ad gives brand attention it wants but does not deserve
By“Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything” are not just words that can be used to summarize the last several years in the life of Colin Kaepernick, but also the future of Nike and other advertising giants in a system of rabid political polarization.
The cost of college life is more than just dollars
ByIf you had to give secondary education a price, would you instantly think financially or mentally? You can envision their future in a number of ways — a break could be right in front of them, or they could choose to bet it all knowing that a shot is all it takes.
Will the 'first-year experience' meet students' expectations?
ByFor the first time, incoming freshmen at Shippensburg University this year will be enrolled in a seminar intended to acclimate students to the college experience.
Life skills classes are essential for high school students in PA
ByThe Pennsylvania school system does not measure the success of a school on their student’s intellectual ability, but instead on whether or not their students are able to sit through and pass multiple mind-boggling and strenuous tests