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In Focus: What are your hopes for 2017?

By Perspective Staff | December 5, 2016

Kristen ArmsColumnistIf 2017 could just be normal, I would be happy.This year was wild from start to finish. For those lucky enough to have forgotten the events that transpired since Jan. 1, a quick recap: David Bowie, Alan Rickman and Christina Grimmie...

Opinion: Election leads younger generation to distrust

By Brooklynn Harper | November 14, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump has claimed all along that this election is rigged, and in a way, he’s right. Though I wouldn’t call our system rigged, I do agree that Americans don’t have as much of a say as we tend to think we do, which leads to...

InFocus: What is your reaction to the presidential election results?

By Perspective Staff | November 10, 2016

Kristen ArmsColumnistIf this election has taught the American people anything, it’s that expectations do not always equal reality. Senator Bernie Sanders seemed to have a large presence in the primaries but was uprooted by Secretary Hillary Clinton....

InFocus: What stands out this election?

By Perspective Staff | November 3, 2016

Kristen AdamsColumnistWhat has stood out throughout this presidential election, compared to other elections, is the public concern with national security and foreign policy. Foreign policies and national security are more important to voters in many ways...

"Pink tax" ending means a step toward equality for women.

‘Pink tax’ advances inequality

By Brooklynn Harper | October 31, 2016

"Pink tax" ending means a step toward equality for women.

Students should skip on wearing offensive costumes this Halloween

By Brooklynn Harper | October 20, 2016

Halloween is a night where students should pay more attention to who their costumes may be mocking and offending. While dressing up can be fun, this holiday is not an excuse to poke fun at real life struggles.Many students do not see the harm in their...

Students should be more hygienic in residence halls

By Brooklynn Harper | October 10, 2016

More than 5,000 students living in residence halls must be aware of the increased health risks of community living and take action to protect themselves.Becoming ill is easy for students to when living in shared spaces like residence halls. A person with...