When we run out of spoons
By Jessica Belmosto I hate the term “special needs.” They aren’t special needs, they are accommodations to ensure students a successful...
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Transgender Lives Matter -- and so does their right to transition
By Christyn Pettway People identifying as transgender is nothing new, yet the discrimination against it is still here. Although there are...
Are women just exaggerating or is sexism real within a workplace?
By Destiny Perez When in a professional environment such as a workplace you would expect everyone to treated equally. Opportunity for...
Senior pets deserve more attention
By Carly Newton That feeling of euphoria that washes over you when you take home your new puppy or kitten is surreal. This tiny and new...
Not all men
By Angelica Melara It was my 18th birthday, about two months before my high school graduation. I went to my friend’s house to go...
Soaring screen time impacts college students
By Johanna Weeks The new year rolls around, it is finally 2020. Soon, March is upon us and then boom, coronavirus. A year filled with...
Effects of social media
By Marisa Latinville In today’s society, social media plays a major role in our everyday lives. Individuals from across the globe use...
Republic of India or the Indian ‘Republic’
By Amay Singh Who wouldn’t want to live in a country where a charismatic leader makes a proclamation that sounded like a euphonious sound...
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