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Climate Change Conference reveals gender disparity in leadership

Climate Change Conference reveals gender disparity in leadership
Women are the disregarded victims of climate change.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer November 17, 2021

From Oct. 31 to Nov. 12, Glasgow hosted the 26th annual Climate Change Conference of the Parties. The COP26 is a climate summit that brings together political leaders to accelerate action toward the goals of the United Nations.  This annual conference brought about global media attention due to the...

Attempted book banning narrowly infringes on the First Amendment

Attempted book banning narrowly infringes on the First Amendment
Educational reform through book censorship fails to accomplish goals.
Caleb Britt, Staff Writer November 15, 2021

Recently, parents spoke out against controversial books in their children’s classrooms. Whether for or against the integration of books that offer different perspectives on historical struggles of people groups, all sides are passionate over what is considered necessary for education.  With elections...

Zuckerberg loses trust with users through poor leadership

Zuckerberg loses trust with users through poor leadership
Introducing Metaverse after whistleblower reveals shortsighted leadership.
Caleb Britt, Staff Writer November 13, 2021

Everyday people are impacted by the choices made at the hands of powerful men and women. Many of those leaders run businesses that are an essential part of people’s daily lives. Mark Zuckerberg is one of those people who has a great amount of influence on the lives of those who interact daily with...

Is there a red wave on the horizon?

Is there a red wave on the horizon?
Virginia was a blue state last year—it turned red last week.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor November 10, 2021

Most Americans are not politically extreme. However, when reading mainstream media or during passionate debates with family members who refuse to listen to other perspectives, politics can seem extreme. The past few years were particularly politically polarizing—from presidential candidates to pandemic...

Jesus would have chosen a guy like Charlie Brown to be his disciple

Jesus would have chosen a guy like Charlie Brown to be his disciple
Jesus' message was simple: “Follow me.”
Catherine Grattan, Freelance Writer November 8, 2021

As college students who regularly study the Bible in-depth, students forget that Jesus chose ordinary people to share his message of repentance, forgiveness and grace. While it is tempting to turn to Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology and indulge in a myriad of theological tenets, students can better...

Social media and college students, part III

Social media and college students, part III
Students should not let TikTok influence their voting decisions.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor November 5, 2021

Scrolling through TikTok during the tense political climate of 2020 became a primary outlet for political information. Schools shut down because of COVID-19. Human interaction became limited to family members. Everyone’s screen time skyrocketed because there was nothing else to do.  A few months...

What the church can do in the homelessness epidemic

What the church can do in the homelessness epidemic
Local churches should prioritize the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer November 3, 2021

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, homelessness spiked and became a more severe epidemic after the spread of the virus. In 2020, the homeless population in Los Angeles County increased by 12.7%. This is largely due to a flawed infrastructure system and the effect of the pandemic on many who lost their jobs. THE...

Artists should prioritize COVID-19 safety at their concerts

Artists should prioritize COVID-19 safety at their concerts
A survey reveals that artists who encourage concerts with no mandates are the minority.
Caleb Britt, Staff Writer November 2, 2021

While COVID-19 cases steadily decline, the vaccine mandate for nightclubs and concert venues creates another obstacle for entertainers. Now, singers and concert goers alike grapple with the politics of the virus. While artists continue to use their platform to speak out about COVID-19 protocols, the...

Social media and college students, part II

Social media and college students, part II
The psychological implications of being ‘liked.’
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 29, 2021

Eating disorders. Body image. Social anxiety. Fear. Depression. Suicide. Social media causes many users to empathize with these experiences. There is no young person left untouched. It is a new way of life—our generation is just the first to undergo the psychological fallout of social media.  The...

The Church’s responsibility in sexual abuse reconciliation

The Church’s responsibility in sexual abuse reconciliation
Victims should be the first priority.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer October 27, 2021

It is no secret that the Church has a lengthy history of sexual abuse. According to a Pew Research Center survey, 79% of U.S. adults believe that recent reports of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church reflect problems that continue to happen. Various statistics and reports surfaced of the church’s worldwide...

Christians should save their money this Halloween

Christians should save their money this Halloween
Spending money on Halloween fuels an industry that is the antithesis of Christianity.
Caleb Britt, Staff Writer October 25, 2021

The National Retail Federation estimated that the average person spends about $100 on Halloween for costumes, candy, cards and decorations. There are many other unforeseen costs associated with Halloween that can make it one of the more expensive “holidays” of the year. On Halloween, people are...

Taiwan must stand against Chinese aggression

Taiwan must stand against Chinese aggression
Americans should support Taiwan’s fight for freedom.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 22, 2021

Taiwan is feeling the birth pains of independence. Over the past few years, they have grown in their pursuit of freedom from Chinese rule. Officially, Taiwan is a Chinese territory, however, its people are ready to take the first steps toward sovereignty.  The United States has supplied special operations...