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OPINION

Today’s generation isn’t sensitive, they’re more informed

Today’s generation isn’t sensitive, they’re more informed

Heather Gann, Staff Columnist July 29, 2019
“Today, people get offended over everything!” is a sentiment that I and most likely everyone else in my generation has heard grumbled by an older relative over a news story or social media post.
Iranian-American hostilities may put American soldiers in harm’s way

Iranian-American hostilities may put American soldiers in harm’s way

Christion Finch, Staff Columnist July 15, 2019
With this troop increase, the situation in Iran has the potential of turning violent despite the “intention” of avoiding escalation. This very possible likelihood brings the issue home by putting American lives in jeopardy in a series of regional conflicts that was supposed to have ended years ago while still failing at any vaguely claimed regional goals. 
SNAP benefits need reform

SNAP benefits need reform

Heather Gann, Staff Columnist July 13, 2019
While these revisions over the years have bettered the program, it certainly still has a long way to go.
The lottery is painful to an unlucky many

The lottery is painful to an unlucky many

Joshua Alan Sussman, Staff Columnist July 12, 2019
The lottery is built on the broken dreams of the desperate and the mentally ill, and it is an evil that the government endorses.
OPINION: Politics as culture – what the Democratic debates mean for the future of news vs. entertainment

OPINION: Politics as culture – what the Democratic debates mean for the future of news vs. entertainment

Samuel Reece, Contributing Writer July 2, 2019

Eighteen million people watched the two-night 2019 Democratic primary debates, the highest ratings of any Democratic primary debate ever. To put that in perspective, “America’s Got Talent” was the...

Patrons should be reminded of restaurant etiquette

Patrons should be reminded of restaurant etiquette

Bronwyn Green, Staff Columnist June 26, 2019
When you go out to eat, try to take into consideration that although your server is indeed there to serve you, they are also a real person with feelings.
Starbucks’ new strawless lids are not a win for the environment

Starbucks’ new strawless lids are not a win for the environment

Olivia Davis, Staff Columnist June 26, 2019
Instead of focusing on a form of plastic that is the least harmful, Starbucks and other companies should be looking into biodegradable options for all products.
Our View: Student media deserves a better reputation than the mainstream

Our View: Student media deserves a better reputation than the mainstream

The CW Editorial Board June 24, 2019

In modern America, “fake news” seems to be the rallying cry of citizens on each side of the aisle. With distrust of mainstream media outlets so abundant, who can be relied on to provide the hard-hitting,...

The Alabama abortion law is about controlling women

The Alabama abortion law is about controlling women

Anna Beth Peters, Staff Columnist June 22, 2019

If you have been following the news recently, you’ve probably heard about Alabama’s new abortion ban. However, the fight against the right to bodily autonomy in this state is not a new development....

Vacations are too hyped

Vacations are too hyped

Heather Gann, Staff Columnist June 21, 2019

I have just returned from a five-day Disney extravaganza, which included a cruise and two days spent in the parks. Last night as I was looking out of the window of the flight home, I started to feel that...

The echo chamber of news harms us all

The echo chamber of news harms us all

Joshua Sussman, Staff Columnist June 20, 2019

What do most people look at when they search for news and information about what is going on in the world today? Let me answer that for you: they look at the things out there that agree with them. If liberal,...

The Alabama abortion law is a win for life

The Alabama abortion law is a win for life

Nathan Polk, Staff Columnist June 10, 2019

The Alabama Human Life Protection Act, otherwise known as HB 314, was passed in May to much national criticism. The bill bans abortions outside of ectopic pregnancies and those where the fetus displays...