Schools Need More Autism Awareness

by Taylor Ephraim

If Autism was taught in classrooms, normally developing children would understand these issues some people have no choice of living with. Kids in school with autistic characteristics are easy targets for their typically developing peers.  

A study in The New York Times shows that children on the autism spectrum disorder are bullied nearly five times more often than their typically developing peers. Parents of autistic kids think the rate is even higher than that, some feel as if their designated school is unsafe for their child.

Should College Football Players Get Paid?

by Khari Dash

College football is a big thing in America. During weekends, people will tune in to watch different schools and players played against each other. Despite the love and glamor, people have for college football, many have different issues with it. One issue in particular people have is whether college players should be getting pay to play in college.

People believed that they should get paid for playing in college games and I believe they should get paid for the hard work and effort that they put in for the team and the support they bring in to the school. College football players deserve to get paid for numerous reasons. 

One reason is the ratings college football players help bring in to primetime television channels like ABC, Fox, and other channels. These channels will show different ads showing when the games will be televised and show different highlight from players from previous games to draw in the viewers' attention and see how good the school players are.

What Does it Mean to Be a Real Man?

By Ryan Charles

What does it mean to be a man? Many in society would answer this question if asked with something along the lines of, “a take-charge person” or “to never be scared”. In an article, even college students when asked by their professor what it means to be a real man, came up with similar answers. They stated things like “suppressing all emotions” and “never cry”.

For decades, TV and movies have driven society to believe that what makes a real man too are things like being able to provide, being strong, and to never cry or show emotions. I find this to be false. In the age that we live in today, women are able to do just as much as men are able to do in society, including providing for their families. This nullifies the old definition of what it means to be a real man.

Girls Not Brides: A Harsh Reality for Girls Around the World

by Harpinder Kaur

There are many complications women face all around the world today.  Many countries still haven’t granted women the rights they deserve, in some cases the conditions are worse than expected. 

According to the documentary by Dir. Al Jazeera, the viewer is exposed to an unusual reality; child marriages in Bangladesh.“In Bangladesh; a third world country many women are given no value and are known for getting married very early on.  In the documentary we meet Beezly Roy, a thirteen-year-old schoolgirl determined to become a doctor.  However, plans change when Beezly comes home from school and wedding preparations have started.  Beezly was married at the age of thirteen to a twenty-five-year-old; her dreams of becoming a doctor, shattered.”( Dir. Al Jazeera).

Should College Tuition Be Free?

by Tejani Ten-hue

Should college tuition be free? This is a very controversial topic in the United States when college fees average around a staggering 25,000 - 34,000. College shouldn’t be tuition free but others think differently. Former President Obama attempted to move towards free college to eligible students but it did not seem to work out. Just hear me out on why college tuition should not be free.

Are Puppy Mills a Real Issue?

by Meagan Kinney

Do you know where your puppy came from? And if you don’t have a puppy or a dog, do you know where your friend, family, or neighbor got their adorable pet? 

Well, only 30% of American households have a pet from a rescue shelter. Where do the other 70% of our pets come from? They come from places called Puppy Mills.

Puppy mills are an establishment that breeds puppies for sale in conditions that are usually inhumane. There are about 10,000 puppy mills in the country. Over 2 million puppies are bred from puppy mills each year.

Opinion: Improving Relationships Among High School Girls

by Regina Figaro

I would like to address the growing deficit of amicable relationships between high school females. I address this in hopes of encouraging the growth and development of my classmates, advocating the better treatment of each other, and eradicating our lack of respect for each other and our differences.

We, as females are all faced with the challenges that come with societal double standards, inequality, stereotypes, and generalization. Not to mention all the difficulties we endure naturally such as menses, childbirth, and menopause. No matter which race, religion, or ethnicity we are, we are all still females experiencing the same trials and discrimination because of our sex.

Opinion: Is Pulling Hijab’s Okay?

by Zainib Khan & Jamira Regnier                                                                            

Do you think pulling a Muslim’s hijab is ok or racial discrimination? 

Female students wearing hijab to school face many difficulties. They often get discriminated against or even assaulted. In the world that we live in, it is not always safe for Muslim females to go out with a hijab. 

Some people don't understand the true meaning of hijab, they think it is just a scarf wrapped around the head. The true meaning of a hijab for a Muslim female is her religion, her pride, and her respect. We should not underestimate the meaning of hijab, everyone deserves respect.

Was it a good choice to move the U.S Embassy to Jerusalem?

by Aya Zubi and Jacob Barnes

On Monday, May 14, the United States inaugurated its embassy in Jerusalem, recognizing the city as Israel's capital. Jerusalem has deep historic, religious and emotional ties for both Palestinians and Israelis, and both claim it as their capital. 

President Trump, who initiated this campaign, but didn't attend the ceremony, sent in a video which was played to the crowd. Trump said, "May there be peace," but the total opposite happened. The day was marked by violence and bloodshed, as tens of thousands of  Palestinians protested the embassy opening and Israeli army forces killed more than 50 protesters.