By Adriana Green I spent my childhood sitting under the covers, flashlight in hand, my nose trapped in the words of a novel. At the time I did not consider the novels I consumed to be “dangerous” or “offensive”. Looking back, I realize some of the most influential books IContinue Reading
By Bryson Kelley The most important institution we have as a society is the family. As people, we often lean on man-made institutions – governments, political parties, schools, and so on. These things are good things, but only one is intrinsic to human nature. We are a social people. WeContinue Reading
By Chanel Laidler Patriotism, once the heartbeat of the American identity, seems to be fading in today’s society. The very essence of being American—pride in the country, its values, and its people—has been diluted by political division, social unrest, and a growing skepticism of national institutions. While some argue thatContinue Reading
By Garett Loner I would describe myself as a radical, not a radical from a left or right perspective, but a radical nonetheless. I have very atypical stances on topics such as race, religion, and one that I think serves as the best example of why centrism is a thingContinue Reading
By Isabella Romero “Cancel culture” has gained a large popularity in recent years. The term refers to phenomena in which people are seen to have behaved or spoken unacceptably. They are soon checked by social media and experience exclusion, boycotting, rejection, and even firing. The concept of “canceling” someone hasContinue Reading
By Melanys Perez Lopez I remember my first day of kindergarten as if it was yesterday. I was so scared that I wouldn’t fit in with other kids because I didn’t speak English. I had only lived in the United States for a few months. By the time I gotContinue Reading
By Brenda Penaloza We often as humans shy away from issues that don’t concern us, feeling as though we aren’t supplied with a significant amount of information to even form an opinion on them. This feeling is connected to a modern-day issue concerning the term “feminism”. It’s the thought processContinue Reading
By Jullion Griffin As the Student Government Association President, I have the privilege of serving the vibrant and diverse student body of Tallahassee Community College. In this writing, I want to share my thoughts on an issue close to my heart – the power of student voices and our StudentContinue Reading
By Maybelline Somoza | Opinion There are two funny stories my mom likes to tell. One involves the countless times she’d have to quite literally drag me outside the car with one shoe on and the other off so I could go to school, and the other is about myContinue Reading
By Nick DePeri I was never into politics until I was at an age where I could truly understand them. I do, however, remember different presidents being elected and the disdain in my family’s eyes when Barack Obama was elected to two terms. On the contrary, my family is oneContinue Reading