Recognize value of smugglers’ actions in the refugee crisis
On Friday, Oct. 7, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos for his efforts to end a half-century-long civil war.
Kat Semerau
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Recognize the importance of funding NASA research
NASA launched space vehicle OSIRIS-REx Thursday evening, Sept. 8, 2016, in what is to become an epic instellar mission.
Address the negative environmental impacts of methane gas
Carbon dioxide emission is the iconic image of pollution. I vividly remember reading science textbooks throughout grade school with pictures of factories spewing a dirty brown gas into the atmosphere.
Reject Islamophobic reactions to Islamic State terrorist attacks
It is a bold move to preach pacifism in the face of the Islamic State — I get it. Even President Obama called for “hunting down terrorists who threaten our country” in a September 2014 speech addressed to the nation. But when putting a stop to an extremist terrorist group turns into widespread fear mongering, Islamophobia and violence, one has to wonder whether vehement retaliation against the Islamic State is actually putting Americans in more danger.
Evaluate failing infrastructure’s role in Flint water crisis
America is falling apart — literally. In 2013, the American Society of Civil Engineers rated the country’s infrastructure a D+ and estimated that 3.6 trillion dollars needs to be invested by 2020 to fix everything — all the pipelines, airports, bridges, roads and other transit infrastructure.
Commend restaurant’s democratic policy on tipping
Last week, a representative of Joe’s Crab Shack announced that tipping is banned in its restaurants.
Reevaluate United States' military intervention policy
Now the longest war in U.S. history, the 14 year U.S. presence in Afghanistan will continue to rage on.
Promote peace through international diplomacy in Korea
The latest standoff between north and South Korea, beginning on Aug. 10, saw a resurgence of propaganda-laden music.
Encourage American reciprocity to help the less fortunate
Spending just one day in a U.S. suburb is enough to realize how rich and prosperous most Americans are.
Reevaluate ‘the Golden Rule’ in international politics
There is a dichotomy between the mentalities of children versus adults when it comes to understanding “the Golden Rule” of treating others as one would like to be treated.
Despite allegations of racism and misconduct, Carol Simon reinstated
A note from the editor regarding Carol Simon and BWBB
Predicting top five picks of the 2024 WNBA draft
Unearthing Hozier’s ‘Unheard’ gems
“They Haven’t Done Their Homework.”