Thanksgiving: A time for customers to come together

This holiday season, many retail workers may find themselves eating on the go or not actually having a day off. In the past, Black Friday sales did not start until the morning after Thanksgiving. In recent years though, these sales have gone far earlier than those mornings. Door-buster savings are now occurring on the Thanksgiving… Continue reading Thanksgiving: A time for customers to come together

Column: Defining religion’s role in federal law

The First Amendment begins with “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,” meaning religion cannot be the deciding factor on American laws such as marriage. The main issue with federal law and religion being intertwined is the fact that all Americans have religious freedom. If federal law followed a religion, which one… Continue reading Column: Defining religion’s role in federal law

Column: Stutter it out to overcome stigmas of speech

In today’s society, we are now trying to erase a variety of stigmas for physical and mental illnesses. We’re advocating for support against judgement on those with disabilities, whether it be for the lame, the depressed, the anxious, etc. While these disorders are worth fighting for, we must remember cognitive disorders, such as speech. According… Continue reading Column: Stutter it out to overcome stigmas of speech

Column: Clinton raises eyebrows, issues, and questions

Presidential democratic candidate Hillary Clinton has been abuzz on the internet lately. She now knows how to post on Facebook, tweet her thoughts and properly use hashtags. The magic of the web is amazing, but is she really aware of the negative consequences it can bring? Clinton is a respectable woman and is a former… Continue reading Column: Clinton raises eyebrows, issues, and questions

Cursing in the classroom: Is it acceptable at all?

Should cursing be acceptable in the classroom? I’m going to first start out and say that I’m focusing more on the college aspect. I don’t think it’s appropriate for lower level grades such as K-12. In high school, teachers can maybe get away with some things, but it’s much harder to avoid trouble. So let’s… Continue reading Cursing in the classroom: Is it acceptable at all?