During these times its nearly impossible to go on social media without seeing the polarizing commentary regarding political issues. The latest thing to divide the internet has been a controversial Gillette ad. In short, the ad asks men to do better, stop making excuses and hold each other accountable for our actions. While the message […]
Pause before going to grad school
I have heard the terrifying phrase, “A bachelor’s degree is the new high school degree,” far too many times for comfort. As a student, the idea that all the hard work, stress and accumulation of debt caused by a college education has become average and unimpressive is completely petrifying. In the past, graduating high school […]
Remember mass shootings; continue to push for reform
It has only been three weeks since the Nov. 8 shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks — the horrifying event where 15 people tragically died after an ex-Marine opened fire in a bar during a college-night event. As someone whose hometown is Thousand Oaks, I never thought the second-safest city in […]
Don’t let a job or schooling define who you are
After working on 24 issues of the Banner, I am both sad and proud to say this is my last. My time in college has flown by and I cannot believe I am less than two weeks away from putting on my cap and gown to accept my diploma. As I started preparing to end […]
Ditch your unnatural cosmetics
When walking down the hygiene aisles of a store, colorful products with catchy names may entice you to make a purchase. While “Tropical Ocean Breeze” body wash may sound like a nice, refreshing time in the shower, in reality, hygiene products often contain toxic chemicals. Just because a product is sold in stores does not […]
Cullen’s Column: DI hoops set to entertain
Keep a close eye on the CBU Events Center during the coming basketball season. Aside from the publicized transition to Division I, both the Lancer men’s and women’s basketball seasons have many intriguing storylines. One look at the teams’ schedules is enough to excite local basketball fans as the Lancers challenge themselves with matchups against […]
Men are allowed to have feelings
As the so-called “protectors” of women and children, men are consistently encouraged to hide their true feelings to keep up a strong facade. This, in turn, evokes a tendency for men to be emotionally dishonest with their significant others, families, friends and, most importantly, themselves. This leads to miscommunication, misplaced emotional responses, and an all-around […]
Reusable straws and bottles won’t save the planet
A dozen years. Humankind only has 12 years to stop the progression of global warming before it becomes irreversible and significantly worsens the number of floods, food short-ages, extreme weather and possible poverty for millions of people, according to the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Ninety-one leading climate scientists noted the current global temperature […]
After midterms, remember changes take time
So, you voted. We all saw the dozens of people proudly showing off their “I Voted” stickers Tuesday on Election Day. Hopefully, many college students fulfilled their civic duty to vote and took pride in the voice we have in the laws that will go into effect and the leaders that will make decisions for […]
Stop ‘workaholic culture’
The weekend — two days meant to kick back, relax or spend time with family and friends. This may be the purpose of Saturday and Sunday but all too often these days can turn into time spent in a whirlwind of catching up on work, homework, errands or other responsibilities. Many people spend the majority […]