Columns
Understanding the need for bail reform
The Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution says that it is illegal for courts to require excessive bail as a term for the release of a defendant. Though the language stops short...
Staff Editorials
Editorial: Crowd control
Thursday night, Post Malone will be headlining the fall concert at the Events Center, an event that’s garnered unprecedented attention, with floor tickets selling out in 90 minutes and the general admission...
Columns
Barbie's appearance makes it hard for young girls to relate
For better or for worse, Barbie is still a part of many young girls’ childhoods. Growing up, I had Barbie dolls, and even 15 years later, Barbies still line the shelves of...
Columns
The United States should invest in public health worldwide
We are in the last two weeks of classes and stress levels are reaching their peak. In times like these, it is easy to get bogged down in all our work and...
Advice Column
Dear Jessica 11/27: long-distance lover, parental peacemaker
I’m a freshman and my significant other and I have decided to stay in a relationship despite that we go to different schools. We’ve been together for three years and didn’t want...
Columns
Separating art from the artist
While no person is perfect, many comedians come close to it. They serve as theologians, political scientists, regular scientists and most importantly, that family member who tells it like it is, even...
Columns
Reading is essential to childhood development
In January of 2016, the last standing Barnes & Noble in all of Queens, New York was targeted — literally. The new year brought with it the closing of the neighborhood’s beloved...
Staff Editorials
Editorial: Bus blues
This semester, Off Campus College Transport (OCCT) has reinstated its no-standing policy, which will be effective Friday and Saturday night after midnight. During this time, students will not be able to stand...
Columns
Students should always stand for displays of patriotism
If you attended kindergarten through 12th grade in the United States, you probably remember standing for the Pledge of Allegiance each morning. In New York state, it is a law that every...
Columns
Progressive states lead the battle against climate change
It doesn’t take a genius to see that President Donald Trump isn’t doing much to combat climate change. For his 10 months in office, he has acted primarily in the interest of...