The other day I was handed a document that included a proposal for a new mission statement for UTM and was made aware there was an ongoing discussion about the future shape of our university. Although the document I was handed is still being shaped, this is what it said: Given that democracy cannot function… Continue reading Letter: Human component needed in mission statements
Category: Viewpoints
Fat shaming is alive and well
Another day, another fat shamer. One recent fat shaming offender is Real Time talk show host, Bill Maher. On the Sept. 15 episode of his show, Maher spoke with Project Runway co-host and producer, Tim Gunn, about the connection between behavior and how people dress. It quickly became a discussion about obesity when Maher asked… Continue reading Fat shaming is alive and well
Proud to live in such a country as this
Whether you are a sports fan or not, you’ve probably at least heard about the controversy in the NFL over players kneeling for the national anthem. Since it’s such a big issue in the sports world right now, as the sports editor for The Pacer, I thought I’d weigh in on what my thoughts are… Continue reading Proud to live in such a country as this
Hours from more than in-class time
We typically end up judging how busy we think someone is based on how many hours they’re taking. “Oh, you’re only taking 13 hours, so a chill semester?” or “23 hours, are you crazy?!” Let’s get something straight here: the hours we’re officially taking are not the only thing defining how busy we are, because… Continue reading Hours from more than in-class time
Universal healthcare and why the U.S. is not like the others
The United States’ healthcare system is largely different from most other Western nations. Countries such as France, the United Kingdom, Belgium and even Canada have more socialized healthcare systems while the U.S. has a more capitalist system. The socialized system that these nations use garners much praise as medical bills and bankruptcy are exceedingly rare… Continue reading Universal healthcare and why the U.S. is not like the others
Trumps talks NFL instead of Puerto Rico disaster
The recent controversy of NFL players taking a knee during the playing of the national anthem has been the main topic of the NFL for the past couple of weeks. President Donald Trump was fast as lightning to jump on, not just players, but also the teams and the NFL as a whole. The president… Continue reading Trumps talks NFL instead of Puerto Rico disaster
We need to ‘start something’ that helps
Every disaster, every tragedy, everything that happens lately, it seems, spurs someone somewhere to “start something” with someone else. That something, usually on social media, isn’t good. Politics as usual? On Twitter, apparently, regardless of affiliation. Haters gonna hate? Loudly, and absolutely. Accusations flying in the face of facts? Oh yeah. And every stinking second… Continue reading We need to ‘start something’ that helps
Why kindness should be applied in all situations
The phrase “treat everyone the way you want to be treated” is a universal concept that should be heeded by everyone, no matter the circumstance. In the face of anger and hostility, it can be easy to lose sight of the golden rule. No matter what the case, it is important to control rampant emotion… Continue reading Why kindness should be applied in all situations
Reality if DACA repealed
Take a moment and picture this scenario. Imagine being born in a country where you have limited resources and even the rich have poor living arrangements. Now imagine that after a few months or a few years of living there, you and your family move to a better country with more opportunities to have a… Continue reading Reality if DACA repealed
Recent disasters may reference the second coming
With all of these natural disasters occurring such as hurricanes, forest fires, earthquakes and more, people are predicting and beginning to question whether it is the end of the world or if the second coming of Christ (also known as the rapture) is upon us. “Do I think it’s the end of the world? Absolutely… Continue reading Recent disasters may reference the second coming