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
Category: Viewpoints
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
The problems with tipping culture in America
Tipping, or adding gratuity onto a service beyond the actual price, is commonplace in the U.S. and an understood part of going out. Whether you are going to a restaurant, a nail salon or a tattoo parlor, the tip you leave says a lot about the kind of person you are in today’s society. Here in… Continue reading The problems with tipping culture in America
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
Why legal drinking age should remain where it is
For as long as I can remember, alcohol has been a hot topic for young adults — especially those under the age of 21. All I seem to hear about nowadays is whose party had the best booze and which people were caught for underage drinking. Then there is always a tirade of complaints that… Continue reading Why legal drinking age should remain where it is