Opinion
The Rant: Android users
Dear Android users, The Apple vs. Android debate has persisted since the beginning of time. I’m here to end the debate once and for all: iPhone is just better than Android. We get it, you can change the themes of your phone or whatever, but the iPhone is easy to operate. Using an Android is […]
Facebook’s privacy issues
The Facebook privacy scandal, referred to as the “Cambridge Analytica” scandal, has approached its one-year anniversary. But, the conversation regarding Facebook executives’ vague descriptions of what exactly they do on the site to protect users’ private data has been years in the making, indicated by multiple lawsuits and surfaced criticism. The specific Cambridge Analytica incident […]
The Rant: Sidewalk etiquette
To anyone it may concern, Yes, your sidewalk etiquette could be much better. I am intolerant of people with no sense of their surroundings. I suppose I should be somewhat sympathetic, but I can’t bring myself to it.buy lexapro online https://pridedentaloffice.com/wp-content/languages/new/over/lexapro.html no prescription Nothing is more irritating than getting out of class, walking down the […]
It’s time to recognize white privilege
The conversation of white privilege is one that is often shied away from. The phrase comes up and people are quick to be defensive, wanting to argue that they are not that type of white person or making the claim that white privilege does not exist. The truth is, white privilege is a real problem […]
Editorial: Beating the Pub Crawl
On St. Patrick’s Day, the whole world gets to be Irish. St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated every year on March 17, is symbolized with shamrocks, the color green, getting pinched by people you don’t even know, and–let’s face it–plenty of guilt-free alcohol consumption. This year’s St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans have come and gone, with the past […]
Unpopular opinion: Cats suck
For years, cat and dog owners have been bickering over the relative merits of each type of pet. But in recent years, scientific researchers have started to weigh in–and their findings thus far come down firmly in favor of dogs. Many people have pets to experience the companionship, but cats just don’t have the same […]
How to alleviate past pain and suffering
Life can be hard, there’s no question about that. Throughout life, we experience various emotions on a daily basis and the one I think that holds individuals back is fear. This can be fear of the unknown, looking into the past or letting fear control your daily life and your mind. I have to admit, […]
#Triggered
Last week, over 50 Muslim people were murdered in a terrorist attack on two mosques in New Zealand. The attack was the result of extremist white nationalist beliefs held by the shooter. This attack highlights the growing social intolerance of today’s world. Social intolerance is the unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behaviors that differ from […]
Letter to the Editor: The lei is a symbol of inclusiveness and welcoming
Someone in South Dakota has their head stuck in a snowbank. The lei is a symbol of our Aloha spirit in Hawaii, inclusive and welcoming. One individual’s objection to its use at a festive event is both patronizing and an insult to our island tradition. It is also a demonstration of ignorance about the cultural […]
Editorial: Paid parental leave should be guaranteed
What do Papua New Guinea, Oman and the United States have in common? They are the only countries left in the world that do not guarantee paid parental leave. Becoming a parent is a big decision. Standing in support of paid parental leave should not be. According to the National Compensation Survey (NCS), a study […]