Category: Opinions
Too often we confuse disagreement with hate speech. Becoming angry at what we feel is an attack on our beliefs, we lash out and strike preemptively instead of pausing to consider what was spoken. Afraid ...
As early as 2008, the city of Georgetown understood their sudden growth was not sustainable unless they had a plan, which is why they adopted their 2030 timetable for development. This includes solutions to the ...
Have you ever wanted to meet Captain America? Well, the day of genetically-modified humans is drawing closer as CRISPR/Cas9 technology is refined and studied in animals and humans. Potentially able to conquer genetic diseases and ...
You probably know about 3D printing, but did you know that students have access to professional quality printers? The Pirate Studios in the Smith Library Center have two printers available for student use. The Ultimaker ...
The Flint water crisis that began in 2014 caught the attention of the entire nation. In the city of Flint, Michigan, it was discovered that a change in water access had resulted in a lack ...
In light of the recent hurricanes and the current political climate, there has been much controversy about climate change. Trump has openly declared that climate change is still a “hoax” and that the hurricanes were ...
Welcome to Southwestern University, home of the Pirates and students who are so stressed out, they forget to eat. I’m not kidding. This is my third year here at SU, and I’m here to share ...
For many, the words “Meatless Monday” dredge up unwanted memories of badly prepared tofu or some kind of unsatisfying salad. Most American meals seem to revolve around some kind of meat; chicken, pork, beef. Meatless ...
The most commonly seen coffee shops in the US are places like Starbucks and Coffee Bean. However, there are also Asian coffee shops like Teapioca, and the experience is very different. Coffee shops are interesting ...
This has been a heck of a year for me; making the transition from high school to college has been something I couldn’t have imagined. Keeping that in mind, I honestly did not know what ...