Yes, Race Still Matters

When Thomas Jefferson voiced America’s outrage at British oppression, he wrote, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty … Read More

Opinion: La La La, I Can’t Hear You

To all my music lovers who rely on listening to music as a way to escape from reality, you might feel frustration about the recent announcements that students are no longer allowed to listen to music through headphones while transitioning … Read More

‘Knockout’ Returns

A knockout isn’t always a good thing.

After a recent recurrence in Patterson, NJ, it seems that the gruesome knockout game may unfortunately be back. The “game” is played by kids betting each other to assault innocent citizens on the … Read More

If You Can Pay, You Can Play: The Problem with Travel Baseball

During the summer of 2013, while playing for the Ramapo Rangers, I was introduced to the world of travel baseball. Our team was comprised of 12-15 players, each of whom had tried out and made the team. We were expected … Read More

Opinion: The Worst Thing About Censorship Is ******* ********

These days people have a lot to say. Freedom of speech is the basis of our society and is a necessity for a democratic-republic to run as intended.

It is a right of the people that is slowly being taken … Read More

Opinion: The Threat of Global Warming

When earth’s temperatures rose just a few degrees over the course of a few thousand years, an ice age ended. The global climate is now projected to warm up a few more degrees, albeit, at an accelerated rate. While this … Read More

Opinion: Ready, Set, Christmas!

I’m starving, exhausted and highly aggravated. I do not know what color would look better on a Christmas tree nor do I know the difference between beige and cream. The only thing I can think about is if I will … Read More

Opinion: Terror Washes Over Africa as Boko Haram Strikes Again

The world has seen some turmoil before and after the attacks of Islamic terrorist group ISIS. With ISIS being the main target of the world, we tend to forget the up and rising terrorist groups forming.

Boko Haram, also called … Read More