The complexities of casting a vote
It’s easy to get carried away in the drama of certain demagogue figures or intrigued by a Democratic-Socialist. But for now, let’s focus on the most crucial part of any democratic election: voting. More specifically, the prevalence of increasingly restrictive voting regulations. In thirty-three states, a form of identification is required in order to […]
Reverse racism is real? You’re racist.
Beyonce’s Super Bowl halftime performance added more fuel to the conversation about racism in America. Once again, whites had an excuse to believe racism has ceased to exist against blacks, and is instead directed at them. Many have even begun enforcing the narrative that racism against blacks is over, and blacks have just as many […]
Refugee lives are not a hierarchy
The Syrian refugee crisis has dominated headlines and political conversations since the disturbing image of Aylan Kurdi, a three-year-old Syrian boy, drowned and washed ashore on Turkey’s coastline. Since then, the world has put immense focus on Syria — exposing the racially, ethnically and religiously-influenced horrors and maltreatment of Syrian refugees as well as their […]
The dangers of stress culture
With dogged determination, we pursue, as students, our warped interpretation of the American dream and strive for excellence. Some students may not take their education seriously, but the vast majority push themselves to the limit. Some seek to reach their limit by exceeding the expectations set by society or their families. Such determination is admirable, […]
Flint’s Republican crisis
The crisis in Flint, Michigan has taken the media by storm. The political negligence of Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has led to severe and harmful lead pollution of the water — leaving thousands of people without access to clean drinking water. The truth is this: the people of Flint do not need your outrage. They […]