Lately with Layne: Desensitization to tragedy is dangerous
By Layne Rey | Sep. 10, 2024There is a dire need for compassion and empathy while consuming tragedy.
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Table Talk: Absentee ballots improve elections, reinforce democracy
By Taylor Orcutt | Sep. 10, 2024Absentee voting is a longstanding tradition in American history, one that has benefited our elections and supported American democracy.
Metal Mondays: Heavy metal history celebrates gender performance
By Jackson McCoy | Sep. 10, 2024Critical feminist theory offers a unique view of rock and metal.
Sassy Cassie: Importance of boy bands in pop culture
By Cassie Dye | Sep. 9, 2024Boy bands have been around for a while, and they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.
Quinntessential: NFL Madden games are lackluster
By Quinn Elfers | Sep. 6, 2024The NFL’s only licensed video game on the market is ruined by its lack of competition, making the game a stale and lifeless imitation of what an NFL game should be.
Rooks Reflects: Bouldering the ideal exercise-based hobby
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 6, 2024The climbing sport is versatile and stimulating both physically and mentally.
Lately with Layne: Blurred lines between presidential administrations are dangerous
By Layne Rey | Sep. 6, 2024All too often, blame and praise are given to the wrong individuals because of overlaps in policies and socio-economic trends.
The Lo-Down: WNBA should award two rookies
By Logan Adams | Sep. 5, 2024Two historic rookie seasons require two awards handed out.
Ethan’s Excerpts: National Park Service must address overcrowding, history
By Ethan Herx | Sep. 5, 2024Although progress is being made to address systemic issues, the National Park Service has a long way to go before the needs of more people are met.
Drew’s Decrees: Public school teachers deserve more financial support
By Drew Haughn | Sep. 5, 2024If Shohei Ohtani gets paid almost $700 million to throw and hit a ball really hard, then the underpaid, overworked and stressed out teacher should be offered more compensation for turning children into respectable and hardworking adults.
From the Grapevine: College students are not alone in loneliness
By Libby Evans | Sep. 4, 2024Everyone feels lonely at times in college as they shift out of their childhood demographics where they stayed for most of their lives.
Sports Watch: 2024 NFL season a must watch
By Jasper Greuel | Sep. 4, 2024Teams across the league are all racing towards the glory the NFL season could bring them. Players will be trying to win awards, teams will be trying to break out and one team will be crowned Super Bowl champion.
From the Grapevine: All autonomous rights should be protected
By Libby Evans | Sep. 3, 2024If personal values and daily practices can be prioritized in the extent of their novelties with religion, all peaceful, autonomous rights should have this same protection.
Editorial: JD Vance falsely depicts, misrepresents Appalachia
By The Post Editorial Board | Sep. 3, 2024Sen. JD Vance has perpetuated a misguided view of Appalachian people that could have widespread negative effects.
Social Breakdown: New Taliban laws oppressive to women
By Brianna Tassiello | Sep. 3, 2024The new morality laws in Afghanistan are restrictive of women’s human rights.
Table Talk: Politicians skew loan forgiveness statistics for gain
By Taylor Orcutt | Sep. 3, 2024Student loan forgiveness programs are a tense political topic, especially ahead of the presidential election. Politicians with different policy perspectives skew the data about loan forgiveness for their gain, to the voters’ expense.
Rooks Reflects: Donald Glover is this generation’s renaissance man
By Sophia Rooksberry | Aug. 30, 2024With “The New World Tour,” Glover solidifies himself as an untouchable and versatile artist.
Kickin’ with Kyra: Los Angeles is not perfect
By Kyra Dapore | Aug. 30, 2024The city of Los Angeles isn’t all it is made up to be at times.
The Lo-Down: Go to more sporting events
By Logan Adams | Aug. 30, 2024The benefits of attending live sports are both personal and widespread.
Talking Points with Taylor: Climate Change should be taught in elementary school
By Taylor Henninger | Aug. 29, 2024Elementary students already learn about changing atmospheres and the interrelationships between different species, so they should understand how climate change alters the atmosphere and impacts different species.
