Taylor Swift, once feeling 22, now has transform into a dark, self-satirizing woman. Does this mark a new era of Taylor Swift or is she just clearing her mind of what she needs to say to all of her haters? If you have heard the song, she repeatedly sings “Look what you made me do”… Continue reading New Taylor Swift song and video full of messages
Category: Viewpoints
Big hearts make big and positive differences
In times of tragedy, it is easy to fall into the trap of helplessness. This is especially true in light of the current catastrophes unravelling across the country and across the globe. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma wreaked havoc on Texas and Florida, claiming lives and leaving many without a home. More destruction from hurricanes, Maria… Continue reading Big hearts make big and positive differences
The hurricane of conflicting Christian views
Since the inception of religion, Christians and other religious followers have been held accountable by the world for practicing what they preach. Recently, a story broke regarding one particular televangelist’s lack of action for struggling victims of Hurricane Harvey, despite his preaching on helping the needy as a Christian as well as a “spiritual leader.”… Continue reading The hurricane of conflicting Christian views
Trump’s pardon of Arpaio: Political strategy over ethics
President Donald Trump has recently pardoned former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio on Aug. 25, 2017 from a conviction of criminal contempt of court. What makes Trump’s pardon of the former sheriff so controversial, according to sources like Politico, Politifact and CNN, is Arpaio’s harsh treatment of inmates in his prisons and his history of racial profiling. The harsh… Continue reading Trump’s pardon of Arpaio: Political strategy over ethics
Subtle sexism: Women taking extra measures to explain
Due to the fact that America is a fast paced and ever-changing country, people tend to believe that many issues that once surrounded this nation have vanished. Although the United States has fought effortlessly to establish the logic that everyone is created equal, most Americans do not agree with this perspective. Sexism is still a… Continue reading Subtle sexism: Women taking extra measures to explain
‘Bullies with badges’ need enforced accountability
Americans have recently been divided on a number of social issues, but none have divided public opinion as quickly the topic of police brutality. Police brutality has been defined by the Legal Dictionary site as “the use of unnecessary, or excessive force by police officers when handling civilians.” In recent news, we have seen instances of… Continue reading ‘Bullies with badges’ need enforced accountability
To be thankful and helpful in times of trouble
Time really does fly when you are having fun. Labor Day has already flown by, the first week of classes has wound down and professors are already passing out revised syllabuses faster than the most organized student can re-arrange their agenda. Skyhawk athletics are already in full swing, and students involved in Greek life are… Continue reading To be thankful and helpful in times of trouble
Fascism and why it needs to be denounced by everyone
The Charlottesville rally shone a light on what every American needs to separate from. From reports from The Sun and CNN, white supremacist groups gathered for the Unite The Right rally in order to protest the tear down of General Robert E. Lee’s statue from a city park that was erected in 1924. In these… Continue reading Fascism and why it needs to be denounced by everyone
Respect and good will for the new semester
This summer has been crazy and we at The Pacer are glad to see everyone back on campus! Once the semester starts, students on campus will have many opportunities to get involved. The first-day-back events include the Welcome Back lunch on the UC Patio at 11 a.m., the annual OrgSync fair in the Elam Center at… Continue reading Respect and good will for the new semester
Saturday Night Live and its politics
Live from New York, it’s… your news? Each week, we are pounded with constant news briefings and updates on a daily basis. By Saturday, we are ready for some comic relief from all the stress and tragedy in the world. Saturday Night Live has provided our grandparents, parents and now us with this relief for… Continue reading Saturday Night Live and its politics