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The United States is a corpocracy

Sean Miller

Contrary to what most of us are told, the United States is not a democratic republic. It is more accurately described as a form of plutocratic government. America is…

The connection between grammar and discrimination

Mary Hicks

Most of us have been told or at least presented with the idea at some point in our lives that in order to be taken seriously, we must speak the…

We are failing male survivors of sexual abuse

Matt Thrift

Content warning: This article deals with child sexual abuse and may be disturbing to some readers. While it should go without saying, the sexual abuse of children is a…

The importance of Emotional Support Animals

Mary Hicks

Prior to the pandemic, the rate of emotional support animals needed for students struggling with anxiety and depression was already increasing, but now they are more important than ever. …

Liberty and justice: but not for all

Allison Reynolds

Imagine having a violent crime occur to a family member and not receiving justice. That’s exactly what happened to the family of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor. On the morning of…

JUST MARRIED: southern edition

Allison Reynolds

The typical “American dream” involves getting married and having children and no one wants to achieve the American dream more than people from the South. According to the US…

Avoiding political discussion around family members

Mary Hicks

As we are just around the corner from the holidays, many are already bracing themselves for heated political debates over turkey and stuffing. 2020 may not be over yet…

Endowments: what are they good for?

Mary Hicks

Amid the current decline of student enrollment due to financial hardship and astronomical tuition rates, it is appropriate to question university endowments and their use.But first, you might be asking…

New Netflix Documentary Delves Deep Into Social Media

Connor Brandenburg

Netflix’s urgent documentary “The Social Dilemma” addresses the serious side effects of online social interaction. By focusing on social media, an integral form of communication, especially during quarantine as…