Opinions

Sleep deprivation, stress, endless hours of studying, and hunger are all the common themes of a college student gearing up for finals exams. When the clock strikes 11:30 p.m. grills turn off and doors begin to lock. Students break out the…

In a society that is so focused on the individual and our own success, “self-care” is the logical consequence of our failing to recognize how systematically we fail each other and ourselves. Self-care often means facemasks, manicures or…

Betsy DeVos’ invocation of slavery to bolster her pro-life arguments this last week is not only wildly out of context and offensive to the American people, but also highly indicative of where our nation is politically. It shows how…

Who cares about voting rights and the importance of voting in the United States? Well, honestly, you should. The right to vote has evolved over centuries within the United States. From the initial standard of land-owning white males to the…

One month into 2020, there have already been eleven recorded school shootings; if this rate continues, the projected number of shootings looks to surpass the amount of the previous years of the decade. Gun violence is an ever-present…

The Laurentian community suffered a great loss on Sunday, January 12, when University Chaplain, Reverend Kathleen Buckley lost her life to a battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones in the home of her…

Imagine you get arrested for stealing. As per your constitutional rights, you are guaranteed a fair trial before an impartial jury of your peers. And whether or not you had actually stolen in the first place, you would be…

On the internet, there’s this funny thing that happens: people are rewarded millions of views, likes, and subscribers for being as outlandish and divisive as possible. You can watch “Social Justice Warrior Cringe Compilations,” Milo…