There is a noticeable lack of faith in the democratic process in today’s political environment. The reality is that the sheer quantity of voters often
Category: Opinion
Are stores pushing holiday season too soon? No, they are not: September is the new November
As the leaves begin to change and a chill creeps into the air, retailers are gearing up to spread a little extra cheer – and
Pierce should have a prayer room
As our society becomes more diverse, institutions need to cater to the needs of individuals from different backgrounds. Pierce College is no exception. One way
Streetbeat: What is your favorite holiday tradition?
“We do not have Thanksgiving in Cuba. I mean, it is an American holiday. We started to celebrate Thanksgiving. The difference is that
Are stores pushing holiday season too soon? Yes, they are: There is no need to rush the holidays
Seeing holiday decorations and ads plastered in stores and around buildings reminds people about the joys of the winter season. People have plenty of time
Streetbeat: Textbooks versus open resources?
“Open resources, for sure. The amount of money and the amount of resources that I had to purchase on my own is kind of
Textbooks not worth the paper they are written on
College students face many expenses, including tuition, living costs, transportation and school supplies. A hefty amount of the costs students struggle with are textbooks. Given
Textbooks are still reliable sources of info
For educational institutes in this digital age, choosing whether to utilize textbooks, versus open resources or simply no books at all, in their classes has
No double standards on free speech
The impact and existential crisis caused by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has rippled across the world. It has affected Muslims, the Jewish community largely due to
Pro: Teachers should express their political views in the classroom
Teachers should be able to share their political views with their students. According to the Hechinger Report by Charlotte West, studies show that teachers’ political