The glamorization of political figures needs to end
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor For many students today, the recollection of 2008 is faint. I was only eight years old and most of my time revolved around being a child. However, that year was revolutionary in American history. Barack Obama made monumental progress as the first Black man to be elected into one of the […]
There is no one-size-fits-all option to being Black
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Black. A word that carries an array of connotations. To some, it’s just a color; others understand its existence as a race. There are many who associate it with hate and discrimination; while there are those who find resilence and strength behind it. To me, it is power. Being Black is […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: Justice is on the way for Adam Oakes
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, when I think of justice, I think of accountability. My mind immediately jumps to the concept of holding someone accountable for their misdoings. For the longest time, justice has felt more like a fantasy than a reality. I’ve seen countless of innocent people’s lives be ruined and justice never […]
PRESS BOX: There is no ‘perfect body,’ not even in sports
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor This story discusses body dysmorphia and eating disorders. It may be triggering for some readers. Throughout humanity, our society has struggled to define what the perfect body is — curvy, muscular, skinny, fat. All of these words present an extremely toxic environment within the conversation surrounding an individual’s body. The concept […]
Menstrual products are not a privilege; they are a right
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor I remember sitting in my middle school algebra class, feeling as gross and disturbed as ever. I had been feeling nervous and sick all day, but I couldn’t pinpoint a reason. I asked my teacher to use the restroom, running to see what the feeling in my stomach was. I never […]