Quality of clothing gender biased
In a society where everything is catered to the likes of men, it is really easy to be swept under the rug if one is not male. The clothing industry is constantly demonstrating that. For years, the effort that has…
Making profit off suffering unacceptable
According to the Center for Disease Control in a 2017 study, almost 50% of the U.S. population takes at least one prescription drug. The pharmaceutical industry buys in bulk at a discounted price and uses patients’ need for the drug…
America experiences enough mass shootings
Fifty people were killed and 50 injured in two mosque attacks on March 15 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The country immediately imposed gun control measures three days after the incident. On April 1, New Zealand’s government introduced legislation that would…
Johnny Depp sues ex-wife for false abuse claims
“Cancel culture” has been rampant as of late. If someone makes a mistake in the past, they are forced to have it ruin their lives forever. In many instances, however, the situation is more complicated than a bad person doing…
Fake news discredits LGBTQ community
Social media has allowed society to move at a faster place and permitted more immediate social interaction than ever seen before. At this point, however, it is clear that social media and the rapid connections it provides have some inherent…
Filmmaking not limited to theaters
Recently, legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg has spoken out against Netflix, shunning the prospect of its films getting nominated for Academy Awards after Netflix’s “Roma” took home three awards at the 91st Academy Awards, including Best Director and Foreign Language Film….
Diversity in media makes difference
In modern films, video games and books, many people are calling for increased diversity. Instead of having a romantic subplot between a man and a woman, some suggest they should be replaced with a gay couple. Alternatively, instead of a…
Teenagers too young to vote
Massachusetts residents are currently lobbying to adjust the voting age from 18 to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote as well, but it is ill-conceived to grant high school sophomores the right to vote. The argument is that they are…
Travel ban difficult for students
Just imagine this: you are a collegiate swimmer, working hard to make it to the national invitational. You finally hit that time where you are going to the national meet to represent your school, your team, your family and so…
Comments on social media forgivable
Social media has changed our lives immensely in both positive and negative manners. It has allowed us to engage with others, learn about political issues and familiarizing ourselves with celebrity gossip and drama. It allows children and adults alike to…
