On Feb. 24, Weinstein was found guilty of a criminal sex act in the first degree and rape in the third degree. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues Weinstein’s conviction could finally change how society views sexual assault and eventually eliminate victim-blaming.
PODCAST: Cold Facts, Hot Takes (S1E3) — Princess Diana
In episode number three of Cold Facts, Hot Takes, Mae Macfarlane and Kayla Mayer talk about Princess Diana and the mysteries surrounding her death.
News in :90 – March 3, 2020
Amy Klobuchar ends her presidential campaign one day before Super Tuesday, the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise and Keanu Daley receives the 2020 Tommie Award. COlumnist Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.
PODCAST: The Medium – Host Interviews
In episode two of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Reid Neeser interview each other on their respective arts, and discuss CGI casting and Justin Bieber’s new album.
OPINION: Kobe Bryant’s legacy isn’t as simple as it seems
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.
PODCAST: Cold Facts, Hot Takes (S1E2) — JonBenet Ramsey
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.
PODCAST: The Medium – Oscars and Grammys
In the season three premiere of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Reid Neeser recap the Oscars with their takes on the nominees, and discuss the Grammy’s and Harvey Weinstein trials.
OPINION: French fries are the superior potato
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
OPINION: Republicans are facing another Joseph McCarthy
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.
OPINION: Restaurants and grocery stores should offer more plant-based foods
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.
OPINION: Unfair laws attack the student vote
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.
OPINION: Black Friday is consuming Thanksgiving
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.
OPINION: Taylor Swift is many things, best summed up by Artist of the Decade
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.
OPINION: Loving our country requires disagreement
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.
OPINION: Female athletes face double standards in sports
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.