I’ll Make a “Woman” Out of You: How Mulan taught me feminism
Before I could even walk or talk, my mother would show the film Mulan to me. Throughout my childhood, I remember watching it over and...
White Feminism: Why intersectionality is important
As a woman, one cannot deny that I face patriarchal oppression, but I am also white, straight and able-bodied. The reality is that there are...
Saying Goodbye for Now: My brother leaves for college
In six short months, I’m going to be an only child. My brother, Jack, will be boarding a flight to Golden, Colorado to go to...
Staff Editorial: Assigned spaces could solve parking problems
Imagine driving to school one morning but stopping just short of that iconic and majestic “Northwood High School” sign. You’ve made it this...
Tipping Etiquette: Why You Should Tip Your Servers
One penny. That’s what I made in tips one night; I thank the man who kindly tipped me that. Many people don’t understand or appreciate...
The Black Pride Anthem: Why I Support Beyoncé’s “Formation”
Beyoncé’s release of her new song “Formation” Feb. 6 and subsequent Super Bowl performance of the song Feb. 7 sparked both passionate support and heated...
Coexist: I’m Not Religious, But I Don’t Care If You Are
I’m not religious, but I don’t care if you are. I have always felt like there was this implied animosity between the believers and the...
Terrorism Has No Religion: Don’t condemn an entire group for the actions of few
As of 2010, there were 1.57 billion Muslims in the world, making Islam the second largest religion worldwide. The combined forces of Islamic State, Boko...
College Football: Why the NFL is too predictable
Every weekend, millions of Americans tune into their televisions to watch football. Friday nights consist of going to your local high school and watching the...