May 6, 2022 Florida HB 1557, more commonly known as the “Don’t Say Gay” Law, is rightfully inciting outrage across America. This legislation alienates members of the LGBTQ community and causes apprehension among teachers. On March 28, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Flor... More »
April 1, 2022 Ukrainians are showing the world their resilience, staying strong under Russian President Vladimir Putin’s savage attempts to dismantle their democracy. Russia’s large-scale military invasion, which began on Feb. 24, comes as a result of Putin’s ... More »
March 13, 2022 Although women have made incredible progress, gender inequality is still pervasive. A significant but often overlooked concern is the gender pay gap, also referred to as the gender wage gap. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, on average,... More »
Feb. 11, 2022 Dec. 21, 2021 was a monumental day for student journalists. On this date, New Jersey became the 15th state to adopt Bill S108, legislation that protects scholastic press freedoms by providing more concrete guidance to schools than that put forth ... More »
Jan. 14, 2022 Everyone knows his name, but not many people know the depth of his character and accomplishments. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights icon and social activist who spent his life advocating for equality. In 1968, President Ronald Reagen ... More »
Dec. 10, 2021 For many students, gym is a class where they catch a break from other stressful courses. It gives them an opportunity to interact with friends and spend some time away from their screens. However, others view it as an unnecessary class that shoul... More »
Nov. 15, 2021 Known as Senate Bill 8, the most restrictive abortion law in the country went into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. It is rightfully inciting outrage among people of all ages, and not just women. The legislation deems abortion illegal once a heartbea... More »
June 14, 2021 The Covid-19 vaccine is a key step in keeping people safe and achieving normalcy again. Therefore, it is important for as many people as possible to get vaccinated. Currently, 42% of Americans are fully vaccinated. The goal should be to reach her... More »
May 26, 2021 The biggest motivator for hate is fear, and the American people are in constant fear of the unknown. This fear transforms into hate against anybody they perceive as being unlike them. The current scapegoat in the United States is the Asian America... More »
May 3, 2021 People around the world struggle with mental illness that affects one’s emotions, thinking and behavior. Depending on the form of mental illness, it can be very draining and at times cannot be cured with any medicine or treatment. While mental illn... More »
March 2, 2021 The storming of the U.S. Capitol was a riot and violent attack against the 117th U.S. Congress on Jan. 6, carried out by a mob of former President Donald Trump’s supporters in an attempt to overturn his defeat in the 2020 presidential election. F... More »
Nov. 1, 2020 The 2020 presidential election may very well be the most important one yet. It stands out from prior elections because Zoomers, those who are 18-23 years old, comprise one-in-ten eligible voters. This is also a particularly divisive election becau... More »
