Category: Viewpoints

Kaepernick ends legal battle with NFL,​ should play again

Colin Kaepernick’s nearly two-year-long collusion case against the NFL and its owners is finally over, at least on paper. The case, in which Kaepernick alleged that NFL owners colluded to keep him out of the league, ended in a settlement on an undisclosed amount of money. In return, the NFL gets to save face and… Continue reading Kaepernick ends legal battle with NFL,​ should play again

Should government make weapon exporting easier?

As of Feb. 7, the Trump administration proposed a new set of rules regarding weapons manufacturers. The new rules would include lessening the requirements for gun companies to be able to sell arms overseas. As of right now, companies have to obtain a license through the U.S. State Department, which charges an annual fee of… Continue reading Should government make weapon exporting easier?

Two sides of the great vaccine debate: Daniel Jones

America was founded based on the notion that people should not be controlled by government. Whether it’s religious persecution, taxation without representation or regulation of bodily functions, the government should not have control of the peoples’ personal rights. Yes, the American government and justice system is structured around a trade of freedoms for security, however,… Continue reading Two sides of the great vaccine debate: Daniel Jones

Dear Administration, we don’t want to swim

As anyone who goes to school at UTM’s main campus knows, the slightest amount of rainfall can mean hard times for everyone who has the misfortune of walking to and from classes. There’s plenty of construction currently underway on campus that is not related to flood prevention or control, and, while they may currently detract… Continue reading Dear Administration, we don’t want to swim

Two sides of the great vaccine debate: Colby Anderson

There has perhaps been no advance made in modern medicine so revolutionary, invaluable and integral to the continued public health than the vaccine. According to the CDC, in the 1950s, the poliovirus caused up to 15,000 cases of paralysis yearly, but in the modern era, this debilitating disease is virtually unknown in the United States.… Continue reading Two sides of the great vaccine debate: Colby Anderson

Print books are withstanding the test of time

Even with the advent of eBooks and a growing market for audiobooks, traditional print books are still in the realm of relevance. According to Forbes, “In 2017, [print book] sales increased 1.9 percent over 2016… they increased 3.3 percent in 2016 over 2015.” “Three-quarters of the way through 2018, unit sales of print books were up… Continue reading Print books are withstanding the test of time

Are movies and other media forms glamorizing monsters?

Among some of the worst people in society are thieves, liars, rapists and murderers. It’s interesting to delve into the minds of these people and understand what makes them tick, but glamorizing them is unhealthy and wrong. For some reason, movies and other forms of pop culture have a fascination with glamorizing these people, mainly serial… Continue reading Are movies and other media forms glamorizing monsters?

Why we will always diligently cover Black History Month

As February rolls around each year, we find ourselves looking back at a time in history that is, by no exaggeration, appalling. During this time we also find ourselves looking forward to a day still to come, that activists everywhere see as a dream. We’re looking forward to a day of complete equality. We’re looking… Continue reading Why we will always diligently cover Black History Month