PRO Notes app apologies, scripted videos with fake tears and deleted accounts are all the usual signs of “cancel culture” at work across the internet. Whether it be old insensitive social media posts resurfacing, or a recent joke in poor taste, it seems no one is safe from the […]
Tag: Debate
Competition or quality: Students debate the grading system
QUALITY I’d like to preface my argument by stating that I do not believe that anyone should fail a class despite handing in work. However, I do believe that our current class system has gone too far away from the traditional grading system, and that grades should be based on […]
Break from reality: Students debate reality television
PRO It seems every couple of months a new reality television show graces our beloved streaming platforms, capturing the attention of millions of viewers. Nearly 80% of adult television viewers watch some form of reality program. For decades, reality shows have only grown in popularity; “Survivor” has only increased in […]
Celebrity influence: Students debate impressions on youth
PRO As younger generations grow, the media continues to progress. With the internet’s rapid succession now inescapable, you can find a wide variety of information on any celebrity of any status or age. This wide exposure proves challenging to manage, with thousands — even millions — commenting on every […]
Attendance policy: Students debate showing up to class
PRO One of the largest educational discrepancies I have realized coming into college is attendance. All of the college professors I have had so far mandate and grade for attendance, either making it a separate section in the overall grade or looping it into class participation. I have yet to […]
AI is everywhere: Students debate the use of AI in healthcare
PRO The idea of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field may turn some heads and leave a sour taste in some mouths, even though the potential benefits of this technology might bring some newfound advancements. While the present-day benefits may not outweigh the negatives yet, improvements to the technology […]
To slay, or not to slay: Students debate the use of a slang term
PRO Imagine that a harmless term that has become a part of your everyday vocabulary always seems to stir your company in a negative way for absolutely zero reason. The term in question is the slang word “slay,” which stems from the LGBTQ+ abbreviation for “killing it,” a way to […]
Questions were left unanswered during vice presidential debate
Photo courtesy of Joe Biden, Flickr After the unfocused and frustrating presidential debate, the vice presidential debate of Oct. 7 was a more by-the-books program. It was not, however, without its disputes and dodges. Both Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence took their turns dodging questions to share […]
Highlights of the Second Presidential Debate
Photo courtesy of Comandode Tomás Hirsch, Wikipedia The second of three presidential debates took place Sunday night, highlighting the candidate’s connection to the voters through a town hall format. With questions moderated by CNN’s Anderson Cooper and ABC’s Martha Raddatz, proclaimed “undecided voters” formed an audience for Hillary Clinton and […]
Brain Differences Shape Political Party Affiliations
Photo Courtesy of Hotey As the presidential election looms, the divide between Democrats and Republicans has grown to its greatest gap yet. Since many of the students on this campus will be voting in the next few months, it is time for a fun – if not fully proven look […]