Photo courtesy of Ben + Sam, Flickr In United States elementary schools, long gone are the days of Lunchables, sugary drinks and after-lunch desserts. Sweets have been almost abolished from school lunches, and in-class snack time is now seeing the same fate. Some elementary schools have also eliminated sweets from […]
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Ramapo Should Not Be Declared a Sanctuary Campus
Photo courtesy of Smartalic 34, Wikipedia I want to start off by saying that I am not against immigration; in fact, I support making the immigration process easier. I am in full support of green card holders, visa holders and whatever other legal means an immigrant uses to come to this […]
Charter Schools Are Exclusive to Privileged Students
Icon courtesy of KIPP Foundation, Wikipedia With Betsy Devos in office as the Secretary of Education, the nation should wonder if the Department of Education is in good hands. As a clear advocate for charter schools and private institutions, Devos has a transparent position on public schools. I, like many […]
Streaming Services Still Cannot Beat Television
Photo courtesy of Netflix, Wikipedia Netflix has become the one of the primary ways that society watches television shows and movies. With its streaming abilities allowing people to watch anything anywhere, nostalgic television shows that people might have missed when it was on TV are now available to watch. That […]
Media Outlets Are Crucial to the Trump Administration
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr It has only been about one month since President Donald Trump took office, but with all of the scandals, panic and lawsuits surrounding his presidency already, it may as well have been a year. A Gallup poll from this past weekend has President Trump’s […]
The Trump Family Goes Against Presidential Traditions
Photo courtesy of Binim Arten, Wikipedia Throughout the eight years of Barack Obama’s presidency, news headlines consistently criticized the costs of the president’s many golfing trips. During the days of George Bush, journalists were skeptical of the 43rd president’s constant trips to his Texas ranch. To be sure, government […]
Electronic Sports Championships Grow in Popularity
Photo courtesy of Jakob Wells, Wikipedia Last June, Lebron James, arguably the best basketball player of all time, won his first NBA Championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Forty-four million people tuned in during the closing minutes of Game 7 on ABC, making it the most watched NBA Finals game in […]
Valentine’s Cards Lack Inclusivity for LGBTQ Couples
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Forty five days into the year, Valentine's Day is celebrated annually across the world as an expression of love and affection. Feb. 14 means different things to different people, but society has accepted rules on what should occur between couples during this day of romance. According […]
Virtual Reality is Bound for Success as Popularity Grows
Photo courtesy of Maurizio Pesce, Wikipedia Wanderlust, the strong desire to travel, is something that resonates with most people. We all want to be anywhere but here. Whether that is on an exotic island, through an adventurous mountain trail or even in a bustling city, virtual reality can take someone […]
Superhero Films Lie in Wait for Big Break at the Oscars
Photo courtesy of Howie Berlin, Wikipedia The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, celebrates excellence within the film industry each year. The ceremony celebrates every aspect of the film industry by awarding those both in front of the camera as well as those behind the scenes. Oddly enough, the […]