Throwing away food is hurting our planet
It is common knowledge that humans contribute to climate change. When we think about how we contribute to it, it is easy to think of fossil fuels, deforestation or manufacturing. However, I do not think people think about how much…
Walmart’s repeated ADA violations cannot be ignored
Walmart’s most recent violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is indicative of a need for nationwide education on protections afforded to Americans with disabling conditions. On March 28, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission…
Theaters should give audience options for subtitles
When it comes to enjoying a movie in a theater, we do a lot of preparation. We either buy or smuggle in snacks and drinks, and dress up or down. Seats are chosen far enough away from the screen so…
Books are not killing children, guns are
The fact that lawmakers are more concerned with banning drag shows and books than they are with gun control proves there is a serious problem in our country. If the 130 mass shootings in three months does not concern you,…
Tennessees’ students are demanding change
On March 30, more than 1,000 students, parents and families peacefully protested at the Tennessee capitol building to call for more restrictive gun laws. A follow up school walk-out occurred on April 3 where thousands more people came back to…
Teachers need better pay for their efforts
Teachers do not get as much recognition as they should be getting. It has gotten a little better over the years with people having more awareness of all the efforts teachers put into their jobs, but it can be better….
The Willow Project: A step in wrong direction
The Willow Project is proof that no one in the government cares about the well-being of its people or the environment. President Joe Biden set the goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2023, but the Willow Project…
TikTok on thin ice: Are security fears unfounded?
Once again, TikTok is at the center of hot debate The goal is the same: either the app’s Chinese owners, ByteDance, sell their shares of the company or Tiktok will be banned in America. At the time of publishing it…
Dilbert creator gets what he deserves
Many groups within the newspaper world are dropping “Dilbert,” the most un-funny syndicated comic strip known to man, and it has been a long time coming. After its creator Scott Adams made a slew of racist comments during a YouTube…
Ohio train derailment: A toxic disaster
A small village in Ohio, 50 miles north of Pittsburgh is facing one of the most devastating man-made disasters ever recorded. East Palestine has just under 5,000 residents and one could only imagine their terror when they were told to…
