Category: Viewpoints

ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘The Bachelorette’ are still kicking

Season 21 of The Bachelor ended Monday night when Nick Viall handed out the final rose and proposed to contestant Vanessa Grimaldi. She accepted his proposal, and the two rode off into the proverbial sunset together. That is, at least, what the production team of the ABC show want us to think. Yet after 21… Continue reading ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘The Bachelorette’ are still kicking

The line between constructive criticism and judgment with weight

People come in every shape and size possible and everyone is made differently. Some people are overweight, and others are what magazines call perfect. But who is to tell what is beautiful and what is ugly? Who is to understand that big can not be beautiful, and that curvy means too much of a woman?… Continue reading The line between constructive criticism and judgment with weight

‘Women’s solidarity’ extends across the world

March is National Women’s History Month, and for many, the idea of “women’s solidarity” is a far-reaching subject. With a newly-elected president who has previously made startling comments about women, it is important now more than ever to recognize the importance of women and to stand as one in favor of women’s rights. In the… Continue reading ‘Women’s solidarity’ extends across the world

Civil Rights Conference to bring Martin together, not divide

The UTM Civil Rights Conference came under attack in an article by Cathy Hinners on Daily Roll Call, a site devoted to “exploring and exposing Islam in America.” In the article, she talked about how this Civil Rights conference was a way for “young black activists being recruited by Communists, Socialists and Islamists.” “It is disturbing… Continue reading Civil Rights Conference to bring Martin together, not divide

Appearance expectations changing for job applicants

The first impression is everything, especially when it comes to a job interview. In most cases, applicants will stick with traditional, professional dress and grooming techniques- wearing a suit and dress shoes, a button-up shirt, neutral make-up and a certain hairstyle as well as removing multiple piercings and hiding tattoos. Of course, this interview attire… Continue reading Appearance expectations changing for job applicants

The ‘So what?’ on community service

Our whole lives, we’ve been told, “community service is important so you can get into a good college,” or “you need to volunteer so you look more appealing to a college recruiter.” We spend lots of time in high school volunteering with the end game of getting accepted at a good school. However, what happens… Continue reading The ‘So what?’ on community service

Mothers becoming possible second-class citizens

In Oklahoma, Rep. Justin Humphrey (R) has struck up controversy with his proposed bill that limits a woman’s ability to have an abortion and refers to women as “hosts”. The bill is supposed to require “male consent” if a woman wants an abortion. It contains an exception saying that the woman does not need consent if… Continue reading Mothers becoming possible second-class citizens

Disability is never same as stupidity

Nearly 1 in 5 people in the United States have a disability, according to the U.S. Census. There are so many different disabilities in the world that it would be impossible to name them all; therefore, people experience the symptoms and challenges of their specific disability very differently. One challenge that almost all disabled individuals… Continue reading Disability is never same as stupidity