Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists on voting to fill the Supreme Court justice vacancy before the election. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues the American people’s input, through voting, should be considered before the justice position is filled.
Worldwide, over 5.08 million people have had COVID-19. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters analyzes this and her own personal experience with the virus, asking the question: What now?
Utilizing rhetoric reminiscent of Civil War broadsides, President Donald Trump tweeted on April 17 encouraging citizens to liberate their states. Columnist True Dabill looks at this present-day situation and compares it to past protests.
There has been a long-running debate on what the dirtiest object in a bathroom is. Columnist True Dabill argues the answer is our hands, and to prevent disease we must wash them more often.
In 2016, the CDC reported that 6.1 million kids between the ages of two and 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues while the rising rate of ADHD is important to note, we must distinguish between an actual increase in cases and strengthened awareness.
The gift wrapping and ornaments have been put away, the tree has been brought out to the curb, and Kool 108 (KQQL) is back to playing classic rock. These are the signs that say the holiday season is over and, with it, the going of Christmas. Columnist Zaid Khan argues the holiday season should be about bringing people together, not dividing them.
Since late 2018, migrant caravans from Central America have attempted to reach the United States in hopes of gaining asylum. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez argues the U.S. and other countries have the ability to help these people and simultaneously reduce the number of caravans.
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 the near 100 years of the Academy Awards’ history, only five women have been nominated and only one woman has won the award for Best Director. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues it is time the Academy starts honoring the work of female directors.
The Wuhan coronavirus has resulted in nearly 1,400 deaths and over 63,000 infections so far. However, columnist True Dabill argues that Americans should be more concerned about the flu than the coronavirus.
Kamala Harris dropped out of the 2020 presidential race in early December. In the video announcing the end of her campaign, she explained funding grew harder as her campaign went on. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues candidates should not be eliminated because they cannot afford to continue.
Uber’s safety disclosure, released Dec. 5, 2019, revealed 6,000 reports of sexual assault between 2017 and 2018. Columnist True Dabill argues we must implement a culture that takes these reports seriously.
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.
Most people lend help during the last month of the year. A third of all charitable donations occur in December alone. Columnist True Dabill argues while the influx of volunteering during the holiday season is good, other seasons require just as much help.
The lives of college students are hectic, with classes, jobs, friends and responsibilities. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues alone time is different from loneliness and is ultimately beneficial.
