Category Archives: Editorial

The Washington Redskins Name Isn’t Disrespectful

Assumptions can cause real problems in this world. That is why we need to think before we act.. There have been times where I’m talking to somebody and they misinterpret what I said and take it as an attack or an insult. This also happens outside of conversations. There are times where organizations have questionable … Continue reading The Washington Redskins Name Isn’t Disrespectful

Epileptic Adolescents Are Adolescents

A perfectly warm day in mid June was clouded with poor memories. Memories of waking up, on the grass, to blurry outlines of the principal and nurse hovering above me, the sound of blaring sirens, and an unsteady ambulance ride to Bridgeport Hospital. They ran scans and tests, men with white coats and badges came … Continue reading Epileptic Adolescents Are Adolescents

Hydraulic Fracturing Should Be Banned In Residential Areas

Imagine: you finish eating one day, go to wash your hands, and turn on the faucet. You scream. A fireball is bursting out. This became reality for Jason and Debby Kline of Cleveland, who awoke one day to fizzing water and the next to fire shooting up to the ceiling. The smallest ember could have … Continue reading Hydraulic Fracturing Should Be Banned In Residential Areas

Affirmative Action should be Ignored in the College Admissions Process

Racism is not something new. It’s been around for ages and will never go away. College is no exception. Colleges want a “diverse climate;” they’re beginning to reject students of certain races. Deserving Asian American and white students have been rejected from countless colleges; they reject these students and offer spots to less credentialed Black … Continue reading Affirmative Action should be Ignored in the College Admissions Process

Schools Should Teach Kids Real Life Issues

“About 46% of taxpayers don’t know what tax bracket they are in and don’t even know what a tax bracket is”,  according to NerdWallet. With this “lack of knowledge, it can lead people  to poor financial decisions and even mistakes” that can be very costly to them in the future. What is causing this to … Continue reading Schools Should Teach Kids Real Life Issues

Gendered Marketing Should Stop

Having toys divided by gender can create stereotypes, in fact, according to BBC, “The Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) says harmful stereotypes in adverts “contribute to how people see themselves and their role in society”, and can hold some people back.” What this is saying is that having toys divided by gender can make kids … Continue reading Gendered Marketing Should Stop

Political Powers Need to Work to Save Muslims From the Nightmare of Concentration Camps

Genocide: the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group.  Imagine being held mercilessly captive, desperately fighting for survival, have labor forced upon you, become “re-educated,”  be interrogated, undergo psychological indoctrination, suffer from waterboarding, have your organs harvested, sexual … Continue reading Political Powers Need to Work to Save Muslims From the Nightmare of Concentration Camps

Following the Covid-19 laws in Germany

Germany is ranked 16th out of 163 countries in peace and safety, and 11th out of 36 countries in Europe. Individuals, that live in Germany could say that Germany is strict and protective, but is it really?   During the Coronavirus pandemic, Germany has upped its game to what is permitted. At first, people were able … Continue reading Following the Covid-19 laws in Germany

 Hate speech should not be protected by the first amendment

      Should the free speech protections include self expression that discriminates? Absolutely not. Many people face unnessicary discrimination every single day of their lives. More than we can attempt to imagine. But, the constant excuse for discrimination always seems to be, “Well, it’s freedom of speech.” It is hate speech. Take this story … Continue reading  Hate speech should not be protected by the first amendment

The US Military Must Raise The Age To Join The Military.

Too many young people are needlessly dying in the military each year. The minimum age to join the military is 17 years old but you need parental consent. At 18 years old you can join the military without parental consent. It is outrageous that someone that young can be putting themselves at such a big … Continue reading The US Military Must Raise The Age To Join The Military.

Take a break people!  Resting is GOOD for you!

  People say doing nothing is a waste of time. But is it really? Numerous studies have shown that “doing nothing” is actually an excellent stress reducer and a good way to calm down. Nothing, doesn’t mean chilling with your friends, scrolling through Instagram or searching for the end of the Internet. It means physically … Continue reading Take a break people!  Resting is GOOD for you!