The Roast: Stop hyping “Friends.” It’s not that good.
Dear people who love “Friends,” Look, I get it. “Friends” is a “classic.” But do you have to base your whole personality on the fact you watch the show? I mean, come on, it’s not that great. Actually, it’s not that good at all. The jokes come off as cringey and not funny. I didn’t […]
LGBTQ+ still faces issues today and it’s ridiculous
Organizers of the Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade decided to bar members of the borough’s LGBTQ+ pride center from participating. But Madison L’Insalata, this year’s Miss Staten Island, decided to take a stand. L’Insalata came out as bisexual in the New York Post and Staten Island Advance on Saturday. “I wanted people to be […]
Medical marijuana: Should we be more concerned?
Medical marijuana has been a controversial topic in the United States for a while now. We’ve all heard about the benefits of utilizing medical marijuana, but we should be more careful about who receives these prescriptions. Thirty-three states and Washington, D.C. allow marijuana to be used for medical purposes. The amount research supporting the use […]
Victim blaming: It’s time to stop
Vermillion is a generally safe place to live, but sexual assaults happen everywhere and when they do, it’s important we pay attention to how we’re addressing them. One out of every six American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National […]
Barnes & Noble’s Black History Month campaign was a flop
Barnes & Noble attempted to bring awareness to Black History Month this week, but unfortunately missed the mark when they announced their money-grabbing, insensitive campaign. Barnes & Noble announced this month they were going to re-release literary classics with news covers reimagining protagonists as characters of color. Some of the books included were The Wizard of […]
Experimental “health” technology is going too far
When it comes to technological advancements, people tend to fall into two categories: those who are excited about the next big thing and those who are extremely concerned about the dangers of these new technologies. Technological advances have provided immense convenience to our lives. Along with that, though, technological advances have been the cause many […]
Don’t forget to credit artists; it’s theft
With the technology we live with today, it’s extremely easy for an artist to put themselves out there and share their work with the public. But with that comes a huge risk: Art thieves. Aaron Carter went on a rampage this weekend on Twitter after German artist Jonas Jödicke accused him of stealing one of […]
Black Friday deals overshadow Thanksgiving
There are two types of people around Thanksgiving and the holidays. The first are people who want to spend the holiday making memories with their friends and families. The others are the avid shoppers with their sights set on the Black Friday deals – the people who believe stores should be open hours before the […]
Children don’t need weight-loss surgery
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 40% of American adults (or 93.3 million people) are obese. But obesity isn’t just a condition that affects adults. Around the world, obesity rates have been on the rise. Since 1975, the worldwide obesity rate has nearly tripled, with 650 million obese adults, according […]
Driving etiquette from a Minnesotan
I’m just going to say what everyone is thinking: Iowa drivers are the worst drivers. Nebraskans are a close second. Since I started working in Sioux City, I have gone back and forth with myself about writing this opinion. However, after multiple near-death experiences, while driving to and from work, I figured I would do […]