#walkout Archives - The Chimes

Failure and inaction plague gun control

There are ways to protect lives and gun rights at the same time.

Peter Rothermel VI, Freelance Writer • April 11, 2018

The #MarchForOurLives and the raging debate over guns in America in the aftermath of the Parkland school shooting have led to many calls for “common sense” gun reform. This “common sense” gun reform consists of banning “assault rifles” like the AR-15. There are two weaknesses to this...

#Walkout allows political activists to target students

Children have become targets for political activists.

Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor • March 20, 2018

It was once said, “If a tree falls in the forest, you’ll get three stories: yours, mine and the tree’s.” On March 14 the national student protest #walkout led many students to protest outside their schools, remembering the tragic deaths of 17 students in Florida's school shooting last month. The...