Mary Hicks, Author at My TJ Now

Gamers: detached from reality

Mary Hicks

Many politicians claim that violent video games, not a lack of gun restrictions, lead to mass shootings and crime among young people. Although video games contribute to the psychological state…

Questioning the cost of collegiate clothing

Mary Hicks

Many students at Winthrop can relate to feeling a bit discouraged upon walking into the bookstore, seeing the hoodies, t-shirts and other goodies, but knowing the prices are just too…

Temptations during remote learning

Mary Hicks

For many students, remote or hybrid learning can make it difficult to focus and practice self-discipline. A recent video floating around on TikTok depicted a girl struggling to complete an…

Hypocrisy in the midst of injustice–and becoming numb to it all

Mary Hicks

After witnessing brutality against one brother and sister of color after another, eventually many people become so accustomed to these unjust tragedies, that they are too tired to feel the…

2020 Presidential Election: what you need to know about voting

Mary Hicks

Each day, we inch closer and closer to casting our ballots and exercising our right to vote, an essential human right for which countless warriors have fought and lost their…

Michelle Obama: a former first lady like no other

Mary Hicks

Whether Democrat, Republican, or Independent, one thing most can agree on is that Former First Lady Michelle Obama marches to the beat of her own drum. In her speech presented…

Time ticking away on TikTok: President Trump’s executive order

Mary Hicks

Many students at Winthrop would agree that time flies while scrolling through TikTok. Last week, President Trump signed an executive order which threatens to ban the video application. “Trump told…

Face masks: choice vs. public health

Mary Hicks

Republicans and Democrats have increasingly polarized views on many issues these days, even when it comes to face masks. During dramatically trying times such as this, it is no surprise…

Paying for college during COVID-19

Mary Hicks

When it comes to higher education, many students end up paying at least a small amount out of pocket each semester, due to FAFSA only giving them a portion of…

Movie theaters: becoming a thing of the past

Mary Hicks

It was just the beginning of this year that we still had the option of hopping in our cars and heading out for fun nights filled with friends, popcorn and…