Women Wanted: $10,000 Reward Texas Senate Bill 8 Sets a Dangerous New Precedent By Julia McCoy ’22 & Madeline Morkin ’22 Texas Senate Bill 8 came into effect on Sept. 1, 2021 and quickly drew headlines as one of the most restrictive “heartbeat bills” the country has ever seen. This bill’s draconian assertions […]
“One is Too Many” Mass Shootings’ Prevalence in American School Culture by Julia McCoy Trigger Warning: This article contains discussion of gun violence On December 14, 2012, there was a school shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Twenty students and six staff members were killed in the attack with countless more […]
Returning to Our Roots: Why Trump’s Absence at the Inauguration Restored Tradition in Washington by Julia McCoy ’22 Asst. Opinion Editor On Wednesday, Jan. 20, Joseph R. Biden, Jr. was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States of America. Amidst a day of celebration and change, there was one significant figure missing: his predecessor, […]
“One Nation, Indivisible” and Other Lies by Olivia Bretzman ‘22 Opinion Staff Many Americans grow up with the notion that the United States of America is a nation of liberty, justice, and unity. It is considered the “land of the free and the home of the brave” in our kindergarten classrooms, where students are taught […]
A Democracy of Hypocrisy: The Existence of the Electoral College Exposes Contradictory Ideals by Sienna Strickland ’22 Opinion Staff Last week, the American public watched anxiously to see who would prevail in the presidential election—a victory earned by securing at least 270 of the 538 electoral votes. In this election, Joe Biden won the majority […]
by Sienna Strickland ’22 Opinion Staff In a country more politically divided than ever, there is one thing the American populace (and even foreigners for that matter) can agree on: the presidential debate was an utter embarrassment. It does not take an expert polls statistician to measure the public’s evident discontent with the debate. All […]
Using Power for Evil: The Dangerous Ignorance of Trump’s Diversity Training Ban by Kelly Wheeler ’21 Opinion Co-Editor On Sept. 4, the Trump administration issued a directive prohibiting all executive branch agencies from using government funds to hold diversity training for their employees. In a nation that is flooded with racial tension, this decision […]
Every Vote Counts: Why It is Important to Focus on Smaller Elections by Julia McCoy ’22 There is no doubt that this year will be defined by politics and governmental elections. Much of the attention in the media and conversation is focused on the presidential race that is to come on Nov. 3. While this […]
by Alyssa Cohen ’21 Opinion Staff Amidst a global pandemic, soaring unemployment and growing wealth inequalities persist in the United States. Based upon the numbers alone, the American economy is booming. Trump has boasted the rebound of our nation’s stock market, and in this instance, he technically is not lying. The Nasdaq […]
by Joseph Kulesza ’22 Opinion Staff If you asked someone in 2010, “What is the commonality between face masks, going to school, and Goya canned beans,” your question would likely be met with a confused stare rather than a verbal response. Before the age of COVID-19 and today’s climate of mounting political divisiveness, disagreements […]