Rep. Kiah Morris, the only black woman in the Vermont Legislature, announced her resignation from office last week, citing her husband’s health for her early resignation but also because Morris and her family had experienced “continued harassment” and were seeking legal restitution for “the harm endured.” In August, Morris announced she would not be seeking […]
After the tragic death of rap- per Mac Miller Sept. 7, there has been increased discussion regarding drugs and addiction on the Internet. Although toxicology results take weeks to process, authorities say Miller’s death is suspected to be caused by a drug overdose. Months leading up to his death, Miller’s struggle with drugs became more […]
In a job market where many entry-level jobs are asking for a minimum of five years of experience, simply getting a degree is not always good enough to get you that job after graduation. On top of all the classwork that is needed to graduate, students are also expected to be involved with extracurriculars and […]
Walking down the street, eating in a restaurant or riding public transport are all situations where a potential emergency situation could occur. Are you prepared to react and take action if something were to happen? Lifeguarding is a common summer job for many highschool or college students. To have this job they must learn CPR, […]
It is no secret that Americans in general have become more separated politically over the last several years. You can see it on infamous Facebook comment wars and on people’s not-so-subtle Tweets. You can hear it in the tone of people’s voices when they argue in person and in the way people interact with those […]
“Why would she wear that,” I overheard one women say to her friend about another girl, in line at Chick-fil-A. I open up Twitter. The first tweet I see reads: “Who is hotter? Retweet for Cassie like for Draya Michele.” In the comments, there is a debate thread, as if either woman is not a […]
The awful civil war in Syria has raged on since 2011, devastating a large portion of its citizens in the process. President Bashar al-Assad and his administration has used aggressive attacks and chemical weapons against citizens rebelling against the government. In the first five years of the war, the U.N. Envoy for Syria estimated more […]
When I was deciding to apply to California Baptist University and declare journalism and new media as a major, I thought about the negative connotations of going to a small, private campus and choosing a major in which the career path isn’t certain or necessarily pays well. I was encouraged by my high school English […]
Picture this: It’s 1791 and you are in a new land — America! The country has finally won the Revolutionary War and is trying to get back on its feet while also protecting itself from surrounding world powers such as Britain, France or Spain that are eager to expand their territories. If you’re a man, […]
Columbine High School. Sandy Hook Elementary. Virginia Tech University. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. My generation has lived through the largest school shootings in American history. No student deserves to go to class worrying about dying or have to worry about a gun in the hands of their teacher. I don’t know what the answer […]