Tag: Opinion
Bachelor Breakdown: Hometown throw down
A recap and commentary of "The Bachelor" from a true fan
In the words of Hunter Hayes, “I don’t want easy I want crazy.” Seems like Peter wants just that. This week on “The Bachelor” we viewers got to experience hometowns. […]
OPINION: Vandal Athletics, fill the stadium
Athletics need to find a solution to attendance rates soon
Fans scream for their teams in the cold arena, banging on the boards around the rink. The lines outside are long, some still waiting to get in and others being turned away all together. Despite being a club sport students have to pay to watch, University of Idaho Men’s Ice Hockey tends to bring in large crowds even with their title as a club team. However, Vandal Athletics struggles to bring in their own consistently, despite already having an established connection to UI administration and free admission to students.
OPINION: Internet of ideals
Twitter may be a wasteland, library and theme park rolled into one, but it is still fit for browsing
While writing, I usually analyze trends and recent developments in Idaho and the Northwest. I research and expound upon my strongest reactions. Unfortunately, such an approach would require an entire […]
“Circles” serves as an homage to the life and career of Mac Miller
The posthumous album is great example on how to handle the task of honoring an artist after they pass
Ever since Mac Miller tragically lost his life in September 2018, following the release of his critically acclaimed album “Swimming,” his death has been handled by his family with the […]
OPINION: Juul letdown
Will nicotine's age raise affect University of Idaho's tobacco policy
Toward the end of 2019, President Trump approved raising the age for purchasing nicotine products to 21. Being a popular topic in the media for years, this was big news to hear.
OPINION: Plant-based alternatives
My relationship with vegetarianism
I throw a soy hotdog into the microwave uncovered and nuke it for 30 seconds too long. Unlike regular meat, my burnt, plant-based hotdog is bubbled and stretched. But I still put it into a bun and drench it with ketchup. It tastes the same as always, and after my meal I am left with two things: a guilt free conscious and eight grams of protein.
Spokane public schools lower rate of unvaccinated students
Unvaccinated exclusion allows district to reach zero unvaccinated students
Growing up, vaccines were a normal part of my life. As a kid, I knew I didn’t enjoy getting shots, but I knew they were helpful to everyone around me.
Resources, not age restrictions
Implementing a higher age restriction will only increase the number of illegal sales
In Dec. 2019 President Donald Trump raised age limit for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21. Most Americans have felt no change, while in reality many have struggled with it.
Taking A Moscow Minute
Mindfulness opportunities in Moscow make mental wellness more accessible
In our western culture, taking a stride toward mental health can be complicated. We forget to make time for ourselves and can get tripped up in hurdles life throws at us. Work, school and self-care can all be hard to juggle, especially when it comes to figuring out what to prioritize.