Looking Back on Rev. James Martin’s Talk
Dara Burke, Contributing Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Opinion
On Nov 8, Jesuit priest Reverend James Martin, who was appointed as a consultor to the Vatican’s Secretariat for Communications by Pope Francis, visited campus to give a talk. During the lecture, titled “Building a Bridge: Reaching Out to LGBT Catholics,” Martin discussed his similarly-titl...
How I Chose The Right Major for Me
Dana Livingston, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Opinion
I’ve always thought of myself as a risk taker. I love trying new things, exploring new places and seeing where new paths may take me. So when it came time to choose my major, it’s no surprise that I took the same approach. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been o...
The Wave of Women
Destinee Scott, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Troubling headlines that no one saw coming appeared on Monday, Nov. 26 when a new report found the home to be the “most dangerous place” for women. According to the 2018 report on the gender-related killing of women and girls conducted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), out...
My Catholic Response to Rev. William Barber’s First Lecture
Maggie Moore, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Opinion
A Catholic church is where the most holy, sacred and beautiful event takes place — the sacrifice of the Mass. It is when bread and water become the body and blood of Jesus Christ. It is nothing short of a miracle, and it is one of the central mysteries of the Catholic faith. Imagine then, the out...
President Maduro is Turning Venezuela Into a Dictatorship
Eduardo Alfonzo, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Opinion
With all the stories that are covered on TV, there are some stories that are too important to be ignored. Whether they happened in the U.S. or not, these stories should be heard — everyone should know the situation happening in Venezuela. Ever since President Nicolas Maduro came into power in 2013, the...
Americans’ Rights Can’t Be Undone
Eduardo Alfonzo, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Ever since President Donald Trump took office almost two years ago, he has made several outrageous statements. This includes calling upon the Department of Defense and the Pentagon to establish a Space Force by 2020, which according to CNN, “could cost 12.9 billion dollars over its first five years.” H...
Debunking Horoscopes
Olivia Mathon, Contributing Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Astrology has always been a popular trend amongst today’s youth, and from what I can see, especially amongst social media users. Due to the lack of self confidence in today’s youth, publications on social media apps, such as on Snapchat’s Discover feature, pry upon these weaknesses to make...
How Do You Celebrate Thanksgiving?
Dana Livingston, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Historically, the first Thanksgiving marked the communion of the Plymouth Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native Americans in the early seventeenth century. It inspired the annual modern American holiday marked by family get-togethers, acts of gratitude and football. Thanksgiving Day is an excuse to relea...
Is Black Friday Honestly Worth All the Hassle?
Sara Rodia, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Opinion
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, another popular day is right on its heels: Black Friday. For those of you who may not know, Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving where stores across the country have huge discounts on products. Take a look online and you’ll already begin to see ...
Megyn Kelly is Arrogant, Not Apologetic
Devorah Satcher, Contributing Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Opinion
According to Megyn Kelly, when she was growing up there wasn’t anything wrong with blackface. After all, being someone you’re not is the whole point of dressing up for Halloween, right? Kelly’s justification of blackface and ignorance regarding the act cannot be excused. There’s no shorta...
The U.S. Has a Need For Nuance
Shabib Afzal, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Opinion
A caravan with thousands of migrants from the countries of Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador is on its way to the southern border of the United States, according to the Guardian. While the efforts of these migrants is admirable, I cannot see a situation where most of them make it to the border. Man...
The Wave of Women
Destinee Scott, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Did the world see the pink wave coming? And is it ready for what it’s going to bring? Because I have a feeling that this is just the beginning. Almost two years ago, millions of women spilled out into the streets of Washington D.C and cities across the country with pink hats and signs that wa...
