Election result – moving us backwards?
In the late hours of Nov. 2 Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin claimed victory as the next governor of Virginia. The Virginia election result was an important win for Republicans, but a huge blow to Democrats who…
Opinion
Jon Kent finds his identity in new superman comics
Superman is arguably the most influential superhero of all time. He made his first appearance being in action comics #1, which came out in 1938. Since then, DC comics have grown around this icon, with…
Biden’s agenda uncertain
During Joe Biden’s election campaign, he released his social spending agenda, which he now hopes to get passed before the winter holidays. Because of the tentativeness of democrats’ control over congress, he is conglomerating all…
The budding influences of cannabis
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, or weed, is the most widely used illicit drug in numerous societies. This is true for the United States as well. The US was first introduced to the plant during…
Why women should care about abortion bans
Back in May of this year, Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, signed new legislation called the “Fetal Heartbeat Bill”. This bill bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which usually occurs around six weeks into…
Statue removal was the right move
On Wednesday, Sept. 8, the towering statue of Robert E. Lee was taken down in the city of Richmond. Shortly after its removal, cheers erupted in the streets exhibiting the relief that communities felt after…
Transgender athletes in sports
Transgender athletes deserve the ability to compete. Living in fear of losing a job, being denied rights, and being killed because someone does not agree with the decisions you have made should not be a…
Coming together to save Black Lives Matter murals
On May 25, 2020, many people witnessed the final moments of George Floyd’s life; his neck pinned under a Minneapolis police officer’s knee. His death, along with many others, ignited a worldwide movement of protests…
COVID-19 vaccine: our road to recovery
Having lived through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic for the past year, the distribution of a vaccine comes as a relief for many Americans. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), both the Pfizer-BioNTech and…
A comparison of the 2020 presidential election candidates
We are in the concluding weeks of one of the most tumultuous elections in our country’s history. Throughout this election, there have been critiques on both sides as to how the candidates handled both themselves…