Society doesn’t give the field of journalism enough credit. Journalists work to present the truth, inform the public of information and help tell the stories of the people. It’s kind of a big deal. In the same way a graduating nursing student is ready to help a person in need or an aviation major is […]
Author: Ashley Dinkel
Cyber-bullying causes torment
The saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me” is one of the biggest lies. People can be mean and the venom that people speak — or type online — can be hurtful. One of my favorite underground rappers recently left his previous label and made sure his fans […]
Point/Counterpoint: Justice appointment
Republicans hold right to wait for new president to fill position vacancy After hearing the news of the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, I was first filled with shock and sadness that someone so influential had passed. Quickly after, I became concerned for the future of the Supreme Court and with whom […]
Clinton, Trump pull ahead in ‘Super Tuesday’ polls
Hillary Clinton, Democratic presidential candidate, and Donald Trump, GOP front-runner, swept the votes for presidential nominations March 1 on “Super Tuesday.” Republican and Democrat delegates were allocated throughout 11 states that held contests for the two parties as voting occurred throughout the day. Unlike any other primary day, Super Tuesday has the most delegates grouped […]
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia dies at 79, leaves impact, legacy
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, a traditionalist who fought for the interpretation of the words of the Constitution to stay relavent as a Supreme Court Justice for three decades, died Feb. 13 at the age of 79. Scalia worked as a U.S. Supreme Court justice after President Ronald Reagan appointed him in 1986, and […]
Planned Parenthood deserves penalties
The definition of crime is an activity that is against the law, an act that is foolish or wrong. Selling fetal tissue or harvesting organs of babies is illegal, a crime against the law, yet no one from Planned Parenthood is being indicted by a grand jury. Instead, two people who tried to expose the […]
Riverside mayor boasts city’s success at address
The 2016 Mayor’s State of the City Address brought in more than 1,100 people to the Riverside Convention Center Jan. 28, where California Baptist University won an award and Mayor Rusty Bailey spoke of the success and future of the city. The Point apartments won a first-place beautification award for exterior reconstruction with landscaping. Mark […]
Presidents abuse power by stepping over legislative branch duties, rights
Point: Executive Orders President Barack Obama has pushed the Constitution to the side by signing executive orders in order to change federal law without Congress’ approval. Obama, like almost all presidents, has overstepped in his duty by issuing numerous executive orders during his terms. This month, Obama signed into effect a series of executive actions […]
Two gunmen kill 14, injure 21 in San Bernardino shooting
Three gunmen with rifles opened fire inside the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino Dec. 2 around 11 a.m., killing 14 and injuring at least 21. Tactical teams surrounded the facility, located at 1365 Waterman Ave., searching the area for the suspects, who escaped in a black GMC Yukon, according to ABC News. A police […]
New Year’s resolutions are stupid
In less than a month, many people will create their New Year resolutions and swear this will be the year they reach their goal. While creating goals is a great thing and something everyone should do, dedicating a day or whole month to a “fresh start” is ridiculous. Let’s be honest: Not everyone will go […]