Mary Hicks, Author at My TJ Now

Opinion sections and their bad raps

Mary Hicks

In more recent years, the Opinion section of newspapers has developed a bad reputation, due to critics claiming that it causes readers to confuse editorial writing with actual news reporting. …

Why Elementary Reassignment Option 4B was the right decision

Mary Hicks

On Feb. 8, the Board of Trustees for Rock Hill Schools voted 4-2 in favor of implementing the Elementary Reassignment Option 4B for the 2021-22 school year. At the…

Love of money is the root of all evil: from colonialism, to racism, to the climate crisis

Mary Hicks

When it comes to the environment, much of the responsibility is often placed on individuals to create a “greener” planet themselves. “Recycle,” they say. “Reuse,” they say. “Ride a bike,”…

Paradoxical McConnell

Mary Hicks

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell threw Republicans as well as Democrats for a loop when he attributed responsibility of the Capitol insurrection to former President Donald Trump, despite his vote…

White History vs American History: why there’s no “White History Month”

Mary Hicks

Growing up in predominantly white neighborhoods, white churches, homeschooled, and surrounded by other white homeschoolers, I have often heard the question which those who ask don’t seem to want to…

Accountability is required for change

Mary Hicks

The commonly heard excuse, “I was just following orders,” is the defense Nazi commanders gave during the Nuremberg trials. It is true that many of us as humans are…

Historical times calls for historical unity

Mary Hicks

By Kamala Harris making history as the first woman and woman of color to be elected Vice President, most are inspired, but some may feel threatened. With this victory for…

Amy Coney Barrett: a product of privilege

Mary Hicks

One of the biggest political issues in 2020 has been the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States. Despite her lack of judicial…

Moving on to 2024

Mary Hicks

Election day has finally come and gone, and while many are tired of talking about politics, others are looking ahead. What we’ve learned throughout the past four years, and…

Why many students are feeling exhausted this semester

Mary Hicks

Without a doubt, every semester has its challenges, but when it comes to Fall 2020, most students agree that the stress is on another level. Dealing with the technological…