By Ariel Robbins
Staff Writer
Thought #1: It’s good to be alive in a time and a place where a woman’s thoughts can be taken seriously.
Thought #2: However, being a woman is complicated. The dictionary definition of a woman is: an adult human female—but that’s just as helpful as defining...
By Joshua D. Copeland
Staff Writer
A walk to your next class can be quite a workout at times at CSUSM. Thank God (with pun possibly intended) for leggings and yoga pants as they keep you cool as well as comfy.
Most importantly, a lot of you ladies look great in them. It only makes sense to throw...
By Tiffany Trent
Staff Writer
Feminism is a word that typically evokes a lot of emotion and opinions in people. Whether those emotions are positive or negative depends on the person and their views.
Even in today’s progressive society sometimes people are embarrassed to identify themselves...
The negative effects of humans on the environment are undeniable. From deforestation, to air and ocean pollution, we are failing at maintaining a sustainable lifestyle.
To some degree, most people are concerned about their personal effect on the world. With all of the lifestyle changes and eco-friendly...
By Noelle Friedberg
Opinion Editor
Water scarcity is an issue that affects every continent, so it’s important to conserve this non-renewable resource in every way possible. Even the simplest changes in our water use can lead to a world of difference.
Conserving water doesn’t have to involve...
By Resty Grey
Senior Staff Writer
Bacon grease sizzles on the skillet every morning, engulfing your apartment with the pleasant aroma of burning flesh. Two links of sausage sit beside your tall glass of prepackaged produced protein powder. American society is obsessed with protein, but what...
By Gloria Magallanes
Opinion Assistant
There are many ways we can make our lives better by adopting habits of sustainability. One of them is by donating and shopping. Yes, I do mean shopping.
Instead of heading over to the mall or your favorite store, drive to your local thrift store and...
By Kayla Richardson
Contributor
Disposable tampons and pads are, by far, the most commonly used menstrual products amongst menstruating girls and women. The use of these products has become so normalized that most women do not question them or search for other options.
Tampons and pads are...
By Kat Diltz
Staff Writer
When juggling family, friends, classwork, jobs and other everyday activities, it is very easy to get lazy and leave old, used items lying around the house. Instead of gathering everything up and throwing it in the trash, turn everyday items into useful tools, decorations...
By Will McCurdy
Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief
The most important thing I can stress to anyone thinking of losing or gaining weight is to be healthy.
Last year, I was introduced to #thinspiration via the YouTube channel of Lacy Green. The pictures and statements attached to it border along...
By Kinaya Bryant
Contributor
Lawmakers in Oklahoma have overwhelmingly voted to pass law HB-1380 which bars funds from being used on AP US History.
According to state representative Dan Fisher, it’s because history isn’t quite “pro-America” enough for him. During their legislative...
By Ciara Walker
Staff Writer
Black History Month means to me a month of remembrance.
It is a time to pay homage to my ancestors and reflect upon all the strides we have made as a people while never becoming complacent. There’s so much work left to be done.
I am re-dedicating my life’s...
