Tag: Opinion
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Traveling frequently promotes personal growth
Traveling is a great way to learn and gain new experiences throughout life. I enjoy traveling very much. I have traveled so much growing up, and every time I travel or go somewhere new I learn something new. I think every student should have a travel bucket list, whether it’s a town only 50 miles…
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Green New Deal aiming to reduce carbon emissions entirely
A bill to reduce America’s impact on global climate change is being developed by Democrats, much to the dismay of the many Republicans who claim it isn’t feasible or even that it’s radical. The Green New Deal (GND) echoes a portion of Obama’s stimulus package from roughly 10 years ago, which primarily focused on improving…
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Rushed marriages lead to higher divorce rate
by DEBRA MONTANDON There are many important decisions one will make in life, and picking the right mate ranks at the top. It seems that today so many kids are encouraged to start liking the opposite sex so young. You can hear any parents ask, “Is he your boyfriend? Or do you like him/her?” I was…
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Trout underpaid as result of faulty statistic
The ink has yet to dry on Mike Trout’s $430 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Angels, and yet people are already saying he is underpaid. It was surprising to see the Angels spend big money on Trout, especially after their last two big signings were flops. Albert Pujols never lived up to the…
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Mapping capabilities of Roomba raises concern
Roombas are mapping people’s homes while cleaning the floor. Roombas, the small robotic vacuum cleaners, were made to help people reduce the amount of housework. However, iRobot, the company that makes Roomba, made their two latest models, 960 and 980, able to map out the floor plan of the home. Most people thought this was…
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Social media dependency detrimental to other aspects of life
Social networking addiction is a phrase that is used to refer to someone spending too much time using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other forms of social media. The overuse of social media is getting worse in society, to the point where it interferes with other aspects of daily life. There’s no official medical understanding of…
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Lack if regulation concerning for parents, YouTubers
The lack of regulation by Youtube to protect children who use the video platform is causing concern for parents and Youtubers. The controversy concerning child exploration on Youtube became a trending topic in less than 24 hours on other social media such as Twitter. Even though this situation has been exposed before on the Internet,…
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Universities suffer from waning meritocracy
Ambitious students are forced to cope with the reality that the prestigious colleges and universities they aspire to attend don’t handle admissions fairly in light of the largest prosecuted college admissions scandal in United States history. The FBI investigation has resulted in dozens of people being charged, including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin. In…
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Veterans Affairs leading to more efficient care, less pill pushing
The healthcare services offered to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the most disorganized, understaffed and heavily criticized agencies of the government. On average, 22 veterans a day commit suicide, according to Task and Purpose, a veteran-run online newsletter. What’s not said about this is that the majority of the people…
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Backtalk: Classic jams, modern tunes clash
Vintage music has more profound, nostalgic lyrics by KAITLYN HYDE There has always been a debate between generations about what’s better – new music or the classic oldies. There are a lot of aspects that spark the debate, but one thing I can say for certain is that music has always entertained, educated, or informed listeners…
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Sanders announces run in primaries on platform of unrealistic free services
Bernie Sanders recently announced his intention to run for the Democratic Party nomination, giving Americans another chance to see a Democratic-Socialist president. Late February marked his decision to run, and almost immediately after ActBlue launched a campaign donation website to support the prospective nominee. Expensive healthcare with Affordable Care Act rates rising yearly, paired with…
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Kindness, honesty often overlooked
by DEBBIE MONTANDON With Valentine’s Day over, I was thinking, it would be good if we could be nice all year long. It seems that we deal with negative people every day, either in what they say or what they do. Many times, it is directed specifically at a person or a group of people. We…
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BackTalk: Valentine’s Day raises holiday controversy
Valentine’s Day not just all about romance by Kaitlyn Hyde Valentine’s Day – people either love it or hate it. I can’t think of another holiday when people have such mixed and extreme feelings about it. I do, however, find it comical as to how strongly people feel about Valentine’s Day, and usually the people who…
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Hard work, perseverance overcome raw talent
We live in an achievement-obsessed society that is quick to apply the labels “talented” and “gifted” to everyone who has accomplished anything of importance. People who are successful are often portrayed as superhuman, born with magical abilities that separate them from the rest of the human race. For instance, award-winning actors and actresses are touted…
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Compounds, caliber, concealability make campus carry pragmatic
Concealed handgun carry has been legal on public college campuses for nearly a year and a half. Any students age 21 or older, or younger if they have served in the military, can apply for a concealed handgun license or license to carry. Applicants who pass the stringent background check can then attend a training…
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Pelosi refuses to negotiate wall with shutdown weeks away
Pelosi Refuses to Negotiate Wall While Another Shutdown is Weeks Away Hundreds of thousands of government workers look forward to receiving backpay during a three-week reopening of the government following the longest shutdown in our nation’s history. President Donald Trump stated publicly that both Democrats and Republicans are mostly ready to reopen the government permanently,…
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Accents should not cause discrimination
I have noticed how much people can discriminate against someone because of a way of speaking. Sometimes it can be because of a lack of contact with other cultures and different people. But one thing is certain, everyone will notice if you are not from the United States by the way you speak, and they…
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Different viewpoints do not affect compatibility
The idea of entering into a new relationship can be exciting. But after awhile, situations may occur that aren’t so fun to handle. Being in a new relationships is already confusing enough without having issues with compatibility. A few friends and I worry that being in a relationship with someone with different values or ideas…
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Morning workouts can provide major benefits
Getting your workout done first thing in the morning can benefit your lifestyle in so many ways. Working out is very beneficial for your health and working out in the morning is even better! Working out can enhance not only your health physically, it can better your health physically as well. Working out in the…
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New games, updates not worth money
The current state of the gaming industry is abominable. The status quo for almost every major and even indie (independent) game developers is to sell half of the game up front for full price, with the options of spending more money up front for “downloadable content.” This is a big issue, considering the games consumers…