On January 26, 2020, a helicopter crash in the hills of southern California sent shockwaves around the globe as people heard of former NBA star Kobe Bryant’s death. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that while Kobe Bryant did many good things, we must not forget about his mistakes as well.
In episode two of Cold Facts, Hot Takes, Kayla Mayer and Mae Macfarlane talk about the unsolved murder of JonBenet Ramsey and the conspiracies surrounding the case.
The potato is the number one consumed vegetable, with the average American eating 31.1 pounds in 2018. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that french fries are the superior form of potato
Seventy years ago, a non-existent list of 57 communists within the State Department emerged, creating a culture of suspicion and mistrust. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues McCarthyism is back in the Republican Party.
L Brands, the parent company for Victoria’s Secret, officially announced in November that it canceled the 2019 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues this cancellation is a step in the right direction.
The NPD Group recently reported a sales increase in plant-based meat alternatives of almost $75 million this year. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues consumer demands for plant-based products must be met.
The student turnout in the 2018 midterms was more than twice the rate of the 2014 midterms, but inconvenient voting processes have since hurt that higher number. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues some states are trying to suppress our voices.
Black Friday is no longer just Black Friday. The shopping craze is oozing into the Thanksgiving, as more and more stores expand their sales. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the spirit of Thanksgiving has been overrun by American consumerism.
Taylor Swift has helped define pop music over the last decade, measured in six Billboard No. 1 albums and 10 Grammy awards. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues Swift’s impact on American culture and society makes her a worthy recipient of the Artist of the Decade award.
President Donald Trump has painted himself as the ultimate patriot. Any criticism of him or his policies is deemed unpatriotic, but it shouldn’t be that way. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues patriotism doesn’t mean unceasing support for everything a country does.
Olympian Simone Biles walked away from the 2016 Olympics with four gold medals and in the years since has only been on the rise. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues our society doesn’t like to let female athletes celebrate themselves and their accomplishments.
The UN Refugee Agency reports that as of June 2019, there are 25.9 million refugees worldwide. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the topic of refugee resettlement and immigration isn’t a political issue; it’s a humanitarian issue.
Wildfires and a power outage ravage Northern California, Taylor Swift is set to receive an Artist of the Decade award and TommieMedia’s Grace Hallen argues the Minnesota Twins’ rebranding efforts influenced fan excitement. Columnist Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.
Impeachment. The word re-entered our political sphere with President Donald Trump’s 2016 election. Back then, it seemed like the vain hope of left-wing supporters, but now, it could become reality. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues impeachment is the best option.
Elizabeth Warren came under attack by rivals accusing her of ducking questions related to her campaign policies, Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria is close to sparking a crisis at the world’s biggest military alliance, and Vice President of Student Affairs Karen Lange spoke to the general council and reported 18 clubs were funded at the undergraduate student government general council meeting. Columnist Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.
