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Increased minimum wage benefits working students

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After an almost year-long pandemic, it is more clear than ever that our essential workers are not compensated properly for the work that they do. Since its inception, the federal minimum wage has increased every few years to compensate for inflation. Congress has not passed a bill to increased this wage in over ten years, though inflation has ... [Read More…]

Empowering the informed: The importance of journalism will not be curtailed

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The university was buzzing on social media following the indefinite suspension of GSP and Galaxy for alleged hazing incidents. While some professional journalists in the workforce reached out to their alma mater and applauded the efforts of the breaking news, some students dissented in the light of negative press. Negative press does dominate ... [Read More…]

How ACU women’s basketball can turn a problematic season back to a promising one

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ACU women's basketball team is currently halfway done with conference play and one month away from their final Southland Conference tournament appearance. After the Wildcats' season in 2020, people may have thought ACU's time in conference play would be smooth-sailing. That has not been the case so far. The women's team entered into ... [Read More…]

Biden’s executive orders are not rushed; they’re already too late

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Since his inauguration, President Biden signed 22 executive orders in his first week compared to former-President Trump, who signed four in his first week.  While many may see Biden's actions as rushed or not thought through in their entirety, it’s important to look at exactly what Biden’s executive orders are actually doing.  At this time, ... [Read More…]

Meeting all forms of violence with condemnation

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The historical insurrection that transpired on the Capitol grounds Jan. 6 displayed the polarizing viewpoints of American politics and the means by which those will go to invoke their beliefs. It was nothing short of a tragedy. However, violent riots have been displayed more often than both major parties are willing to admit in the past ... [Read More…]

To achieve unity, we need to start listening

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There is no question that the current climate among Americans is tense and, as the Capitol Hill and 2020 riots show, even hostile. Although these behaviors have always been present, it seems that the last decade has seen an increase in tribal tendencies. We cling to the ankles of our political candidates, swear to personal and moral codes so ... [Read More…]

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