Opinion Archive
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New president welcomes students
Posted on September 15, 2014 | No CommentsDr. Jennifer Methvin, the 7th President of Crowder College, welcomes students to a new semester. -
Ice Bucket Challenge wastes natural resource
Posted on September 15, 2014 | No CommentsWith more than 780 million people around the world being without access to clean water, people should think twice before wasting it, even for a charity. -
Depression should be taken seriously
Posted on September 12, 2014 | No CommentsDepression is a disease that is often misunderstood and not taken as seriously as it deserves in the view of most people. -
Confederate flag brings controversy
Posted on May 12, 2014 | No CommentsRed, white and blue. For some, it represents the very proud and robust Southern culture. For others, it reminisces a life of discrimination, of inequality and loathe. But which interpretation is correct? This month our staff attempts to tackle the controversy of “America’s most controversial symbol,” “the southern cross,” the Confederate flag. -
Sleep deprivation harms people
Posted on April 23, 2014 | No CommentsIn today’s busy and hectic society, it is often viewed as acceptable (and in some instances, even expected) for people to skip sleep in favor of work, studying, or entertainment. -
Hit that snooze button
Posted on March 26, 2014 | No CommentsStudies, such as one conducted in 2007 consisting of 10,000 people, show a trend that those who slept less than six hours a night were often diagnosed with clinical depression. -
Think before posting #selfies
Posted on February 15, 2014 | No CommentsIs sexting a legitimate form of self-expression? -
Ethics endangered in Republican Congress
Posted on February 10, 2014 | 2 CommentsIf the GOP gets to reform the Endangered Species Act, what consequences will there be? -
Prayer incapable of altering sexual orientation
Posted on December 9, 2013 | No CommentsA fair amount of people believe that homosexuality is a choice, and that by choosing to have sexual desires for those of the same gender, they are actively sinning. This is an untrue and outdated belief. -
Video games scapegoat for violence
Posted on December 9, 2013 | No CommentsWith the seemingly increasing prevalence of shootings committed by young people in the United States, many people look for an outlet to vent their frustrations, grief and confusion.
