TommieMedia’s opinion writers tackled the abortion debate from both sides. Columnist Sam Miner writes the pro-abortion stance.
Opinion: Pro-abortion rights
Complaining: It’s what we do
If there’s one thing I habitually do more than eating, sleeping or breathing, it’s complaining.
Gun control: gray areas with a bloody result
How do you stop a bad person with a gun? Do you
Take away their gun
Send in a good person with a gun
Try to figure out why they’re bad
What college taught us
But how do you explore a topic like college? There are a million different ways to go through college, which is another big reason I decided to ask people about their experiences. Here’s what I found.
Papal visit: what now?
Columnist Jeffrey Langan discusses the best ways to build on Pope Francis’ visit to the United States.
Using derogatory words perpetuates negative connotations
Columnist Claire Noack believes it’s important to think about what words you are using to describe people, especially if they can be derogatory.
Tips for effectively using social media
Columnist Claire Noack says it’s especially important for college students to realize that the information they post on social media is available to the public.
Perpetrators of sexual assault deserve lasting punishment
Opinions editor Jamie Bernard believes perpetrators of sexual assault deserve severe punishment.
Gender neutral toys: Breaking gender roles
Opinions editor Jamie Bernard believes gender neutral toys will help break down gender norms amongst the next generation of children.
Learning how to end discrimination
With many different movements to end discrimination, columnist Claire Noack says they all boil down to one common goal: acceptance without judgment.
Senior year panic is normal
As graduation approaches for seniors, chief studio producer Caroline Rode says it’s normal to panic and encourages seniors to take it one day at a time.
Using female empowerment as an advertising technique
Columnist Claire Noack says she’s intrigued by companies that use female empowerment as their main advertising campaigns.
Why Obama’s BuzzFeed video is a smart move
Reporter Lauren Schaffran thinks President Obama’s recent appearance in a BuzzFeed video is a good way for him to engage with a younger generation.
Closing the college gap
Opinions editor Jamie Bernard believes the U.S. needs another movement for education, which could lie in President Obama’s America’s College Promise proposal.
Je Suis Charlie: Respect your audience
In light of the events surrounding the Charlie Hebdo shootings in Paris, columnist Claire Noack says there shouldn’t be unadulterated freedom of press.