We need to be realisitic about “Midnights,” it was okay
The internet is all abuzz this week about the release of Taylor Swift’s new album “Midnights.” A self proclaimed Swiftie, as her fans like to label themselves, I was part of this excitement though I did not stay up and…
Hochul best choice for governor
Gov. Kathy Hochul is awful. Here is why you should vote for her. Jumaane Williams’ loss in the New York Democratic primary proved once again the unwillingness of the party to nominate a progressive candidate. While centrists like Gov. Hochul…
Trajectory of college friendships, what they mean
If there is one thing any college student or prospective college student needs to know is that we are all in this boat together. Once you move in on the first, always somehow wretchedly hot day in the dying embers…
Columbus Day should be part of Fall Break
Fall break this year gave us the Friday of Oct. 14. However, we were not given the Monday prior off on Oct. 10, which was Columbus Day, now also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Many public schools and even universities…
Political donations corrupt U.S. elections
Politicians taking donations from companies, constituents and a million other sources is nothing new. In fact, it is something that just comes as a second thought in this modern climate. Politicians are given millions in order to fight for certain…
We need to normalize using the “C”-word correctly
There is a lot of good and evil in the current political climate throughout the U.S. and the world. There are only two sides and if you are not with one, you are for the other. No other options. This…
Filipino-American History Month
As a child of immigrant parents, I remember worrying about how I would fit into society. I still felt like an outsider even though I had lived in the United States since three-years-old, almost all my life. Even my last…
Fusion Café best of retail dining on campus
Every Laker knows that between classes, there is nothing better than grabbing a bite to eat and resting the old legs. However, dining dollars are limited, so it is important for each student to make them count by spending them…
Asynchronous classes should be eliminated
Things on campus have been mostly back to normal since the COVID-19 pandemic for quite some time now, including classes. We no longer need to socially distance, wear masks, get weekly tests done, or have all online classes. Life is…
America’s political parties hypocritcal, argumentative
The most wonderful time of year has arrived! No, it is not Christmas yet, nor is it Halloween. Election Day is upon us once more. The time of year in which we bicker and argue over which candidate is better…
