Maternity leave important for both parents and children

Women make the world go ’round, yet we don’t give them the time they need after giving birth to a child. The United States’ current maternity leave policy is directed by the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), which includes a provision mandating 12 weeks of unpaid leave annually for mothers of newborn or newly adopted children.… Continue reading Maternity leave important for both parents and children

Does Christianity always equal conservatism?

The stereotype of the “religious right” has been around for decades, but does it always hold true? In modern American culture, although politicians of all stripes routinely profess their faith, there seems to be a pervasive link between Christianity and the beliefs of the right wing. The idea goes, ‘all Christians are conservative and all… Continue reading Does Christianity always equal conservatism?

Depressingly uninvolved: Students struggle for motivation

At the university level and especially towards the end of the semester, classrooms have more empty seats and so do the rooms which house extra-curricular organizations. In more than a few of my classes, I have noticed an increase in absences. Even here at The Pacer, I’ve noticed less people coming to meetings. I wish… Continue reading Depressingly uninvolved: Students struggle for motivation

Can people understand different backgrounds?

Diversity can be difficult. Often times, a lot of us do not know how to handle certain aspects of diversity. We are uncomfortable acknowledging it, and we definitely do not understand it. However, instead of trying to understand those with differences, we should focus on respecting them. People can get very defensive when they are… Continue reading Can people understand different backgrounds?