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Shifting perspectives: recognizing the culture of homelessness

Shifting perspectives: recognizing the culture of homelessness

Megan Douty, Editor in Chief March 27, 2025

Homelessness in America is more than just a crisis– it’s a reflection of our collective values, policies, and attitudes. Yet, far too often, those without homes are dismissed, criminalized, or reduced...

The Blue Wall of Silence: Unmasking corruption in law enforcement agencies

The Blue Wall of Silence: Unmasking corruption in law enforcement agencies

Megan Douty, Editor in Chief March 13, 2025

Corruption in policing is a criminological phenomenon that is regularly misconstrued– wether as a case of independently-operating “rotten-apples” or as a passive system of anomic organizational culture....

No more thoughts and prayers: America’s desperate need for gun reform

No more thoughts and prayers: America’s desperate need for gun reform

Megan Douty, Editor in Chief February 27, 2025

Student’s excited chatter frosted the bus windows a crisp hue of white. The last week of school before Christmas break was an exciting one. It was filled with festive crafts, cozy movies, and an undeniable...

First person to get their gender legally changed to non-binary dies by suicide

First person to get their gender legally changed to non-binary dies by suicide

Mariam Diaby, Writer February 27, 2025

TW: Suicide and Graphic Language Trans and gender non conforming folk have been pushed to the side for centuries and written out of history. No matter where they go it is difficult for them to get recognition,...

Elon Musk: Roman Salute?

Elon Musk: Roman Salute?

Jasmine Smith, Writer January 30, 2025

On the Monday of Donald Trump’s inauguration, during the inaugural rally, millions watched as the world’s richest person, and key Trump ally, Elon Musk gave not one but two fascist-style salutes.  Musk...

Fix youth’s relationship with education: Take competition out of schools

Fix youth’s relationship with education: Take competition out of schools

Jasmine Pescarino, Writer January 30, 2025

Traditional grading systems date back to the mid-19th century. This began with universities, such as Yale and Harvard, experimenting with different scales and percentages, resulting in the 100 point grading...

Thanksgiving’s cruel history

Thanksgiving’s cruel history

Mariam Diaby, Writer December 13, 2024

Turkey, baked mac and cheese, collard greens, and mashed potatoes are some of the few foods that come to mind when you think of Thanksgiving, but exactly how thankful are Americans on this day? The...

Top 10 ways to stay sustainable this holiday season

Top 10 ways to stay sustainable this holiday season

Jasmine Pescarino, Writer December 13, 2024

The holiday season is notoriously the busiest season of the year. We as humans get so wrapped up in the routine of lights, movies, and music that sometimes we forget to be mindful of how sometimes the...

Liberty and Justice for Some

Liberty and Justice for Some

Megan Douty, Editor in Chief November 14, 2024

An odor of dried blood, sour milk, and rotting flesh filled the small enclosures, their cold concrete floors and cinder-block walls trapping the nauseating stench. Inmates who committed crimes ranging...

Why representation matters in sports

Why representation matters in sports

Madison Heimer, Writer October 31, 2024

When was the last time you went to a swim meet? How about a tennis match? Nationwide people have different interests. Some like fashion, some are into music, or science, but above all it's a known fact...

Are diamonds a girl's best friend? Engagement rings: A timeline & analysis

Are diamonds a girl’s best friend? Engagement rings: A timeline & analysis

Madison Heimer, Writer October 31, 2024

It's common for an engagement ring to have a large stone, usually a diamond, and these rings are thought of as the greatest declaration of love, with the rather tiny piece of jewelry representing a couple's...

The importance of compassionate educators

The importance of compassionate educators

Mariam Diaby, Writer October 31, 2024

 Children across America are expected to consistently attend school ready to learn, however, this is impacted when students do not have quality teachers. Children are constantly told that they should...

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