From barren grocery stores to reckless spring breakers, it seems teens and adults are reacting incorrectly to COVID-19. Adolescents and adults either seem to overreact to the pandemic or treat it as if it's another version of the flu or common cold. America needs to find its own "Goldilocks" approach to COVID-19 by finding a middle ground in handling this pandemic. Many people … [Read more...] about This Generation Needs a ‘Goldilocks’ Approach to COVID-19
Perspectives
‘Saturday Night Live’ Wins This Year’s Election Cycle
One of the most influential media outlets during a U.S. election cycle is arguably "Saturday Night Live." The sketch comedy show is known for its political cold opens and its unapologetically liberal agenda. From Tina Fey playing the role of former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin to Alec Baldwin's recurring role as President Donald Trump, SNL actors shape the … [Read more...] about ‘Saturday Night Live’ Wins This Year’s Election Cycle
Biden’s Commitment to a Female VP Should Not Be Insulting
People on the left and right finally agree on something: their disapproval of former Vice President Joe Biden’s announcement to name a woman as his running mate and a Black woman as a Supreme Court Justice, should he win the Democratic nomination. While many applaud this decision, people from both sides of the political spectrum accuse Biden of prioritizing gender over … [Read more...] about Biden’s Commitment to a Female VP Should Not Be Insulting
Time to Have ‘The Talk’ on College Campuses
Sex education is more than just teaching about sex anatomy. "Sex education is the provision of information about bodily development, sex, sexuality, and relationships," according to Advocates for Youth. Sex is an immersive topic that should be something continually discussed so that people can be comfortable and knowledgeable about their bodies. Pepperdine — and the nation … [Read more...] about Time to Have ‘The Talk’ on College Campuses
Where Is the Fear?
Art by Gabby DiGiovanni COVID-19 is a virus changing the tone of a generation. It is real, and it is a pandemic worthy of being treated as such because of its unique strain and rapid spread — but it's not. Why can one go online to see news reports of beaches in Florida and California packed with spring-breakers and watch videos of college-aged students proudly saying, … [Read more...] about Where Is the Fear?