Category: Viewpoints

Election season is always highly contentious, with tensions between Democrats and Republicans running high as each party tries to advance its view for a better America while drawing sharp contrasts between the candidates and policy. While tensions normally escalate during the general election period, this cycle seems to have gotten to an early start. I…

I just spent last semester in Cork, Ireland, where I learned valuable life lessons, such as how to not be afraid to ask strangers for directions and how to spend lots of time in pubs and not feel guilty. I traveled in multiple different European cities — yes I know, I am very cultured. During…

In recent years, discussions surrounding wealth inequality in the United States have grown louder as working people cry out that, although they work full-time, they do not earn enough money to meet their basic needs. In their cries, they say that the minimum wage salary is not enough; they need a living wage. This term…

As many students are aware, a new and mysterious publication started appearing on campus last semester. The Squirrel, a comedy newsletter, shows up occasionally on tables in Lowry, placed there by an unknown person or group.

It’s harmless, and usually causes little more than a few laughs and some mild confusion. But some students have reported seeing…

So, what are all the Asians doing? Our black brothers and sisters are fighting hard against all the challenges and trauma they face, which is very respectable. They don’t just complain and wait for somebody else to make the change; they are making the change happen. Our Latino brothers and sisters are also fighting. But…

As former Arts and Entertainment (A&E) editor for the Voice, I feel it’s my duty to express something I learned during my reign: arts and entertainment, and the consumption of them, improve both your life and the lives of others. On the surface, A&E is entertaining and fun — something to pass the time. However,…