What do you think of the candidates currently running for president? “There is a wide variety of topics and things these candidates want to fix, and it seems like I still need more time on making a decision on who I want to be our next president. My first choices would be Dr. Ben […]
Category: Opinions
Turning the page on white male privilege
You’re probably familiar with the synonymous terms “pseudonym” and “pen name.” But did you know that there is a website that will give you your very own white-Anglo-Saxon-Protestant-sounding alias? You can find the website at aaww.org/whitepenname, and it was started by the Asian-American Writers’ Workshop in response to Michael Derrick Hudson’s submission of a poem […]
So you think you can be president?
Remember when you were a kid, and your teachers told you that you could be president one day? It’s true. The American people are currently holding auditions for their new leader, and we want you to try out. It’s not too late to compete with roughly thirty other individuals for the coveted title of commander-in-chief. […]
Shark Speak: How would your life be different if you didn’t have a smartphone?
“For me, it would be a peaceful life because I wouldn’t have people texting me all the time.” Trent Columbia, sophomore marine biology major “It would be stressful because I depend on it a lot, and I would have to actually find people and remember things for myself.” Natalie Guzman, junior environmental science major […]
Quit ovary-acting
Throughout the month of October, people across the country aim to support breast cancer awareness and research by dressing in pink, wearing wristbands that boldly say “Save the boobies” and participating in Susan G. Komen 5Ks. While spreading awareness and funding research are important means to potentially save lives in the future, wearing a pink […]
No student should have to pay for an education with his or her life
In response to the shooting at Umpqua Community College, NSU President George Hanbury addressed the community to say that only licensed law enforcement professionals should have weapons on campuses. The following statement was issued by Hanbury on Oct. 7. First of all, I would like to point out that I am neither a registered Republican […]
It’s time to bite the bullet and reform gun laws
Another shooting, another speech, another prayer, another call for justice. The cycle runs through and then repeats. We spout words about gun law reform but do nothing to change the obviously broken system. Lacking a scapegoat, we blame mental illness. Yes, you are crazy if you decide to shoot up a school out of the […]
Seriously Kidding: Latest iPhone model is the latest in technology
The new iPhone, which hit Apple stores across the nation last month, is revolutionizing the smartphone industry. The latest model is slightly thinner and boasts a slightly larger screen as well as a slightly better camera. There are also a number of internal processing changes that are very difficult to verify, but are no doubt […]
#PeopleMatter: The truth behind police brutality
Lives matter. It does not matter if it is the life of a civilian or a cop. It does not matter if the person is white, black, yellow or periwinkle. Each individual life is precious on its own, and for some reason, society has forgotten that. The constant posts about “[insert race] Lives Matter” are […]
Shark Speak for October 6, 2015
How do you cope with the stress of midterms? “For midterms, I like to plan out what I need to study. Reviewing with my classmates is always a great help. If feel stressed, I go to Chipotle or Whole Foods with my friends.” Danielle Zarfati, senior political science major “I like to […]