The 90s is an era in the past Opinion by Amanda Blackman The 1990s is an indisputably vintage era. Just because the 90s feel recent to many, there is such a degree of separation from then to now that, both by emotion and by definition,
Eggnog for the win Opinion by Adrian Toca The glorious seasonal drink called eggnog is a Christmas delicacy. The only thing more Christmas than the ‘nog is the milk the jolly fat man himself drinks while on his delivery route. Eggnog is the hearty and
TRAVELING IS NOT WORTH THE STRESS Opinion by Samantha Register Students shouldn’t feel obligated to go home for Thanksgiving or feel guilt-tripped by family members into making the trip. Traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday has become so inconvenient that it’s understandable for students to want
They are simply works of fiction Opinion by Amanda Blackman Classic Disney movies are meant to be a source of entertainment. These stories should be taken for what they are: works of fiction meant to create a feeling of wonder. Instead, they are interpreted as
They inhibit individuality Opinion by Amanda Blackman Halloween is the time for people to express their individuality by dressing up as their favorite character. Instead of being endearing, couples costumes cause one individual’s preferences to be amplified and the other repressed. Additionally, it reinforces the
It minimizes the struggles of victims Opinion by Samantha Register Surprisingly, many people don’t seem concerned that true crime turns violence and human tragedy into entertainment. True crime stories follow disturbing trends which both minimize the realities of crime victims and fail to highlight strategies
Sending nudes is not smart Opinion by Sarah McLaughlin Relationships in the digital age have allowed people to be intimate in more ways. More and more people are exchanging nude photos of themselves as a sign of sexual attraction. While sending nudes might seem
Student success comes first Opinion by LeShaye Williams CU Denver currently caps the hours students can work in on-campus positions and should continue to do so. The University’s top priority is the academic success of its students, and that can’t happen if there is an
On-Campus provides structure Opinion by Amanda Blackman Online classes offer more setbacks than benefits to most students. Students pursuing online classes are faced with unnecessarily steep student fees, separation from their professors, and a lack of structure. Every semester, students are faced with paying their
It is a breach of Privacy Opinion by Samantha Register With the increase of reported shootings in American schools, administrators are seeking out new and innovative ways of preventing gun violence. Because many high school students today are active on social media, school districts have