Category: Editorial

Financial aid is a vital resource for college students, many who rely on the assistance to attend classes. But the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA for short, and the entire financial aid process is often confusing and disjointed, despite workers attempts to streamline the process. There have been many roller coasters surrounding FASFA. Many students encounter bugs in the system, when the computer system tells you one thing and then financial aid turns around to say that it’s not true. The two systems don’t always work together preventing students from understanding whether they will receive their aid for…

In November, 26-year-old Nick Fuentes went viral for an offensive speech he made on politics. In the video, Fuentes shared his vile far-right beliefs such as; men will always have control over the female body, there will never be a female president, and that men will continue to win by keeping women down. Since then, the influencer’s address in Chicago was doxxed by critics. With reports of harassment and threats coming in fast, Fuentes has now stayed quiet about his opinions. This is just one example of the risks that come with a poor digital footprint.             A digital footprint…

In an age where political polarization seems to be the norm, it’s crucial for college students and society to remember one fundamental fact: we are all human. As we navigate the complexities of modern politics, it’s easy to become engulfed in ideological battles, losing sight of the shared experiences and emotions that unite us. Politics can often feel like a mask we wear, one that can obscure our own humanity. College campuses serve as microcosms of society, where diverse perspectives clash. In colleges, students engage in debates about policies, ideologies, and future visions. While this engagement is vital for a…

With the election happening in a few weeks, it’s time to consider how the American public has played the political game: poorly. There are many points to analyze this from, though polarization would be a good place to start. A 2024 Pew Research Center report states that currently, 94% of Democrats are left of the median and 92% of Republicans are right of the median. In short, the politically involved are mostly playing at the extremes. This has been growing for decades, supposedly going back to the 1970s, however this year marks the worst this has been. It is evident…

Let’s be honest, it’s no secret that the November 2024 election is going to be one of the craziest yet. Not only because the election will likely be the same Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump political showdown as its predecessor in 2020, but also because both candidates will be another four years older.  A substantial milestone compared to 2020 as Trump is 77 years old and Biden is 81 years old. Yet with our current President Biden going down in history as the oldest elected so far, one has to begin to wonder if these candidates really represent the best…

Just recently a 22-year-old nursing student was killed on the University of Georgia campus while she was out jogging. Police investigating this crime used security camera footage and physical evidence to find the suspect. College and university campuses are not unaccustomed to crimes. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the most common offenses on campuses in 2021 included burglary, rape, motor vehicle theft, fondling and aggravated assault. Most college campuses have security officers or police departments on campus, but these individuals are focused more on crimes involving drug and alcohol violations, rather than the violent crimes that occur. A…

Let’s face it, financial education is the last thing anyone thinks about as a priority on the long list of requirements for school. In high school, students might learn Pythagorean theorem, how to analyze a reading passage, or of course that the mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, all before learning something as basic as writing out a check. A seemingly simple task confuses most students fresh out of high school. One huge current question being pressed upon America’s education system is why don’t schools teach more about taxes; with its main counterargument being the fact that tax amounts…