By Katie Peters – Co-Editor-In-Chief
Commencement can be an important milestone for many people. The decision to hold in-person Commencement ceremonies this May, rather than virtual ceremonies, for the classes of 2020 and 2021 gives seniors and alumni the chance to be celebrated and recognized for their hard work by the whole community.
Continue reading “Commencement will honor seniors and alumni”Alexandra White – 1851 Staff
Last year on campus I was walking to my class at the Science and Technology building when I saw a handicapped student being helped down the stairs to the building by other students. While this was a very heartwarming moment, I couldn’t help but wonder why there were very few pathways for disabled students to get to their classes. Since then, I have seen this several times on campus. Students who are physically handicapped struggle to travel around campus just to get to their classes or even the dining hall.
Continue reading “Campus is not handicap accessable”By Kait Bedell – News Editor
Our knight in shining armor has arrived and it comes in a revolutionary syringe. Pfizer and Moderna have announced their COVID-19 vaccines are ready, and distribution has already begun.
Continue reading “Are vaccine cards effective?”By Claire Crittendon & Ruth Kehinde – Co-Editor-in-Chief & Digital Editor
Living in what seems to be a never-ending pandemic, getting an education revolves around the aspects of using technology, namely, Zoom. While some professors only request students to turn their cameras on, others don’t hesitate to mark blank screens as absent. Turning cameras on should be an option rather than a requirement. College students are able to weigh the pros and cons and should be trusted to decide on their own.
Continue reading “Cameras off, please”By Noor Lobad– 1851 Staff
Flu season is officially upon us, as is the subsequent long-standing debate regarding whether or not the flu vaccine should be made mandatory. This year, tensions between those with opposing views are further heightened due to COVID-19, with pharmaceutical companies racing to emerge with a vaccine safe and widely-tested enough for mass distribution.
Continue reading “Require the flu vaccine – period”By Caroline St. Croix– 1851 Contributor
With the 2020 election coming up on November 3, the electoral college will be used to directly elect our future president of the United States. The Electoral College is an important aspect of American democracy and needs to be preserved. According to USA.gov, the candidate who gets the most popular votes wins the electoral votes for that state. Therefore, the candidate receives that number of electors in the Electoral College. Many people argue that the system is no longer needed but I believe that the Electoral College keeps our Presidential system in line.
Continue reading “The importance of the Electoral College”By Karissa M. Gaughan– 1851 Contributor
Standardized testing shouldn’t dictate a student’s eligibility or acceptance into college or university. The preconceived notion that test scores predict the potential success of future students has been a disservice to the young minds in our educational system.
Continue reading “SAT’s Hinder Upward Mobility of Students in Low Income and Racially Ethnic Families”By Felipe Bida – 1851 Contributor
I know my request will fall on deaf ears and this is somewhat of a lost cause. As of this writing, the United States is a week away from what many are calling the most important Presidential election of our lifetimes. I’m not saying those people are wrong, but they did also say that about the last one. By now, even those most disinterested in politics have had to endure someone insisting they need to exercise their civic duty and vote. According to NPR, 66 million early votes have already been cast, which is almost half of the total votes cast 4 years ago. And, full disclosure, I myself have already voted. So, why would I be encouraging other people not to vote?
Continue reading “DON’T Vote. No, Seriously. Don’t”
