Cannabis may be legalized, but criminal justice reform is still needed
Rachel Spiller, Contributing Writer The legalization of cannabis is exciting for many Virginians. But how are we to celebrate when there are people who will […]
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New president, old president: It’s the same life for minority communities
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor I was constantly asked when I was younger, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Without hesitation, I […]
Civil Right Movements Aren’t Aesthetics
Daria Burnley, Contributing Writer Even amid a pandemic, a civil rights movement and our own country committing war crimes and voter suppression against its civilians, […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: He couldn’t breathe
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, “I can’t breathe.” I cannot believe I’m writing this piece right now. The utter disbelief that sits in my heart […]
Being a police officer is a choice. Being black is not.
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor For centuries, black Americans have found themselves leading movement after movement in an effort to be rewarded with the same privileges and […]