Category: Opinion

Opinion

Why Progressives Should Reject Cancel Culture

Early this March, Dr. Seuss Enterprises decided it would stop publishing six of the author’s books due to “hurtful and wrong” depictions of people of color in the illustrations. The decision was met with both praise and condemnation, bringing the long-simmering debate about cancel culture to the surface once again. It seems Dr. Seuss’s estate decided to stop publishing these books out of fear of … Continue reading Why Progressives Should Reject Cancel Culture

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Opinion, Politics

The Centrist Agenda: What Biden’s Done- And What He Could Be Doing

President Biden has made it clear that he’s sacrificing an opportunity for systemic change out of a desire to be palatable for everyone. As we celebrate the end of Trump, let’s not let cosmetically diverse Cabinet appointments distract us from the fact that Biden is a man who, a year ago, told billionaires that “nothing would fundamentally change” for them if he was elected. We … Continue reading The Centrist Agenda: What Biden’s Done- And What He Could Be Doing

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Campus Life, Opinion

My Life as a Teenage Forex Trader

What is Forex?       When some people hear the term Forex Trading, they usually think of stock. But that’s not what Forex is. Forex is a foreign exchange market where you can buy, sell, and exchange the prices of currencies. In other words, Forex (FX) is the trading of currencies from one country to another, which compete against each other to make a bigger profit from … Continue reading My Life as a Teenage Forex Trader

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Campus Life, Opinion

Swimming for McCaskey as a Freshman during COVID-19

On Tuesday January 12, the McCaskey swim team had our first meet of the season. As a freshman and a beginner in the sport, I was nervous. The idea of being on a swim team never crossed my mind until I was convinced to join, but it has been a truly great experience. Because this is my first year on the swim team, I have … Continue reading Swimming for McCaskey as a Freshman during COVID-19

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Opinion

Why Did This Happen?: The Psychology of the Capitol Riot

On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, as Congress performed the perfunctory procedure of certifying the electoral college votes that would confirm Joseph Biden as President-elect, an armed mob of thousands of Trump supporters who believed the President’s false claims that he won an election he decisively lost invaded the Capitol building. They were state legislators, veterans, conspiracy theorists, and members of dangerous, far-right organizations such as … Continue reading Why Did This Happen?: The Psychology of the Capitol Riot

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Opinion

All About the Sunrise Movement and How You Can Get Involved

Gen-Z is, without a doubt, the activist generation. You see it on your Instagram, where your friends and peers repost in support of Black Lives Matter and educate their followers on everything from Roe Vs. Wade to The Paris Climate Accords. You see it in the streets, too, according to Business Insider, nearly 77% of our generation participated in a protest this summer after the … Continue reading All About the Sunrise Movement and How You Can Get Involved

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Opinion, Politics

The Case for Prison Abolition

As a teenager, Brandon Bernard fell in with the wrong crowd, and at 18, he was an accomplice in the murder of two youth ministers, Todd and Stacey Bagley, setting fire to their car and possibly killing Stacey. Brandon’s age made him eligible for the death penalty, and he remained in a 6-by-8 foot cell on death row for 23 years, praying, crocheting, and playing … Continue reading The Case for Prison Abolition

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Opinion

The Lemon Street Pocket Park: A $750,000 Mistake

Let’s take a second to ponder the “pocket park” at 30-35 West Lemon street.  It has so far cost the city over $750,000, it is smaller than a tennis court, and its installation required the demolition of three different houses.  In 2014, the city redevelopment authority acquired the homes at 33 and 35 West Lemon street for $200,000. 31 West Lemon street was condemned in … Continue reading The Lemon Street Pocket Park: A $750,000 Mistake

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Opinion, Politics

Tara Reade Debacle Shows the Immorality of the Democratic Party

I believe Tara Reade not on the basis of convenience, or because I am a Bernie supporter, but because I am a survivor. What I have seen come from the Democrats the last four years, and especially in the last two years, has helped me make a very important decision. I will never again support a Democrat for any form of public office, no matter … Continue reading Tara Reade Debacle Shows the Immorality of the Democratic Party

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Arts & Culture, Opinion

How do we honor identity in pop culture?

In this polarized political moment, when American diversity is under attack, we are ravenous for diverse representation in pop culture. But when we reduce art to its value in a particular political climate, and when we commodify identity, we compromise artistic integrity. As the first Indian-American led TV show, Netflix’s Never Have I Ever understands that. The demographics of this country are changing—people of color … Continue reading How do we honor identity in pop culture?

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Campus Life, Opinion

It’s Normal to be Unproductive During Quarantine

American is in crisis, and so are its teenagers.  We are used to having our entire lives planned out. Our public education system’s cult of productivity instills in us a sense of urgency about whatever is coming next. High school is all about getting to college. College is all about becoming a successful member of the workforce. We choose our extracurriculars not for pleasure, but … Continue reading It’s Normal to be Unproductive During Quarantine

Unknown's avatarFrances Brogan
Opinion, Politics

Capitalism, COVID-19, Green Party, and the Left: A Conversation With Howie Hawkins

Who is Howie Hawkins?  I first learned about Howie Hawkins in November of 2019, while an ardent supporter of Senator Bernie Sanders. I had found a candidate in Howie that I could support if Sanders lost the nomination. Howie Hawkins is one of the founders of the Green Party of the United States, and has run for office in New York before deciding to run … Continue reading Capitalism, COVID-19, Green Party, and the Left: A Conversation With Howie Hawkins

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Opinion

Is Civilization Killing Us?

By Rose C. Humanity has reached a point where its ultimate goal is to produce the most technological advancements in as little time as possible.  But before humans were scientists, politicians, or even insurance salesmen, we were farmers. And before we were farmers, humans were hunter-gatherers.  Sapiens developed the ability to stand upright about 1.8 million years ago. At this time people lived in small … Continue reading Is Civilization Killing Us?

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2019-2020, Opinion

The Benefits of Instagram

by Frances B. January 31, 2019 Every new innovation comes with its disadvantages. Since its creation, Instagram has been bombarded with criticisms, most of them from people with limited experience with the platform. And while some of those critiques are valid, we should consider the myriad benefits of Instagram when we evaluate the popular social media app.  Instagram is a news source for young people. … Continue reading The Benefits of Instagram

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