Rape jokes are a problem, and they’ve become far too commonly used among high school students despite the fact that there is nothing funny about violating someone. Beyond this, a complaint about these frankly disturbing jokes can be seen as overly sensitive, and not as a reasonable argument. The critiqueContinue Reading

The government shutdown, which started on Oct. 1, led to 800,000 government workers being furloughed. It was the second longest shutdown since 1980, but was the most significant when measured in terms of furlough days. When combined, the Federal government employees were furloughed for 6.6 million days in total. TheContinue Reading

For some people, homecoming— and the spirit days leading up to the dance— is a major highlight of the school year, but this does not hold true for everyone. For the latter, the reasoning behind skipping these school-wide events can range from nervousness to disdain. “I don’t think it’s aContinue Reading