On Nov. 12, Pope Francis once again delayed the process to address the pervasive problem of child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. The bishops from each of the 196 archdioceses in the U.S. were scheduled to meet to vote on measures to confront the child sexual abuse crisis when,…
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The ethics of corporal punishment, explained
Realistically, violence can never be fully eradicated on earth. Those who say otherwise live in their own utopian fantasy, disconnected from reality. Nevertheless, peace should adamantly be the goal of any virtuous person. It is not pleasant to have a strongly held opinion invalidated. Like a Band-Aid, ripped off, it…
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Opinion: State of the Senate
Political scientists, analysts, professors, historians and even everyday citizens have been ruminating lately on the health of American democracy. A fever seems to have consumed the political discourse, beginning with the Republican Revolution in 1994. Since then hyper-partisanship and tribalism have surged. Worryingly, this disease has only seemed to grow…
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Opinion: Gun raffles benefit rural communities
Gun raffles have often been a fundraising tool for numerous groups. However, in light of recent gun violence, gun raffles have come under heavy scrutiny as to their legitimacy and necessity. However, the auctioning of firearms helps a variety of organizations gain money to help with the betterment of the…
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Opinion: Serena Williams hits the glass ceiling as Brett Kavanaugh hits the Supreme Court
On Sept. 9, Serena Williams, professional American tennis player, yelled at chair umpire Carlos Ramos during the U.S. Open final against Naomi Osaka. The outburst occurred after Williams received multiple code violations and was accused of being coached from the sidelines – implying that she was cheating. Williams opposed the…
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Opinion: Yes, It Matters – Kindness in the Dark
There is a man in the White House who has made it his mission to infect as many people as possible with hate. There is a man in the Supreme Court who is there to strip away some of the most important advancements we as a country have made in…
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Opinion: Why the New York Times was right
The New York Times published an anonymous editorial Sept. 5 that sent shockwaves through the country and White House officials scrambling for answers. The piece, written by a senior official in President Donald Trump’s administration, claims the White House is a rogue state where senior staff members must secretly protect…
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Opinion: The Tinder Epidemic
With the rise in social media usage, online dating has become a common way to find a partner. The most common dating app is currently Tinder. In my opinion, relationships have become less personal, more competitive and all around more about hooking up instead of hanging out, as a result…
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To be honest…with Harper Vincent
To be honest, It makes me so sad when I hear women make statements like these: “I don’t really like girls.” “I only have guy friends because I can’t stand drama and pettiness.” “I’m practically a boy in a girl’s body.” “My friends all treat me like I’m one of…
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