According to the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault, one in five...
Author - Rebekah Barquero
Marginalizing Muslims needs to stop
On September 11, 2001, I was sitting in my first grade class when my teacher turned on the news and...
Ending the Cuba embargo, a great American accomplishment
Here’s a true story about President John F. Kennedy as told by his former Press...
Millennials need to start saving for their future now
As students, we face many obstacles in finances including minimum wage pay, student loans and...
Eating vegetarian is worth it, morally responsible
Heart disease, high cholesterol and a higher risk of heart attack are just a few of the dire...
Objectification of women still exists
Women continue to be the focus of sexual objectification in our society, and have been for hundreds...
Donald Trump’s unapologetic racism
During a speech announcing his candidacy for president, Donald Trump made several racist remarks...
‘Ban the Box’ bill could help millions
When filling out an application, the ‘box’ checked for criminal conviction is one that many don’t...
The importance of speaking Spanish
Growing up in the United States has a huge impact on how a person is shaped, especially for those...
Stop the multi-tasking; focus during class
As time has gone by and technology has flourished, it’s getting harder for students to sit through...