The Problem With The Solution: Many Americans Still Refuse To Wear Masks
It’s been over four months since the COVID-19 outbreak began in the United States. The country practically shut down, forcing most of its residents to shut down with it. However, instead of seeing the benefits of all the sacrifices they made during the spring months of 2020, Americans are seeing a completely different story this […]
Bigger Than Politics: How America Has Politicized The Lives Of Its People
As the CDC announces that staying home and wearing masks in public drastically reduces the chances of spreading the coronavirus, Americans flood the streets to protest mask requirements and stay-at-home orders. As more and more scientists discover frightening evidence for the existence of climate change and the immenseness of its danger, many Americans are quick […]
International Students Betrayed: Must Leave The US If Classes Are Online
Note: This article was completed on Monday, July 13th. The next day, Tuesday, July 14th, ICE reversed this policy. On Monday, July 6th, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement made an announcement that sent shock waves across the nation. They declared that if an international student was not taking any classes at their school in-person, […]
Insult To Injury: American Renters Facing Eviction During The Pandemic
Soon after it made its way to the United States, the coronavirus pandemic proved to be more than just a health crisis. By forcing school closures, it’s hurt students’ education. By forcing quarantines, it’s impacted social skills and relationships. In being extra-dangerous to the elderly, it has separated them from their loved ones during their […]
A Recipe For Disaster: College Campuses Set To Reopen For The Fall Semester
Spring 2020 was an unprecedented semester for colleges and college students, as the coronavirus sent students home from campus very suddenly at the beginning of March. Schools were forced to quickly prepare a distance learning plan to continue their semester, while many students stressed over a lack of resources necessary for remote classes. It was […]
Performative vs. Meaningful Racial Activism In Corporate America
In the past month, the United States, alongside various other countries, has entered into what seems to be a new, powerful civil rights movement. Protestors have marched in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and in a multitude of places worldwide demanding change and contesting anti-blackness. In response, individuals, schools, companies, and more have attempted to […]
A Hidden Pandemic: The Effects Of COVID-19 On Mental Health
When the novel coronavirus finally reached the United States, it was not long before stores, restaurants, and schools were closing, while everyone who could afford it was raiding grocery stores and pharmacies to buy toilet paper and cleaning supplies in excess. Meanwhile, the new virus was spreading fast, causing hospitals to overflow with sick patients. […]
Minneapolis Takes Action Against Racism: Vows To Disband Police Department
Following the tragic murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, millions of Americans have taken to the streets and flooded social media with signs and petitions demanding justice. Many have recognized that Floyd’s death was not an isolated incident, but simply the last straw, as American police officers have […]