As I enter the journalism workforce during a perilous time for both humanity at large and the field in particular, I am reminded of how important it is to remember why I do journalism.
As I always say, if an opinion isn’t making somebody pissed off, then it probably wasn’t worth writing about to begin with.
My only real goal was to make one person laugh a little bit when they read my work. Some articles missed the mark, others were on target.
I’ll just say that students should approach their college experiences with a healthy dose of scepticism.
Even though I don’t want to be a journalist or have a career in social media managing, I wouldn’t trade this time for anything. I’ve never felt more at home.
Under close scrutiny, human emotions can be exposed no matter how much one tries to conceal them. From one second to another, a plastered smile can slide into a subtle glare or smirk.
We acknowledge the magnitude of strength necessary to continue the commitment to your studies during these unprecedented times, and we hope that the results of this hard work are in your favor.
Incorporating problematic histories into the emblems intended to represent and our athletic teams completely disregards the complexities of this past.
While I recognize that abortion is a highly emotional issue for legitimate reasons, this fact should not keep us from making honest and clear arguments.
We must ensure that the response moving forward is adequate in fighting this pandemic.
We must address the root of the problem and divest from the companies themselves — a crucial step in shifting the economy away from fossil fuel dependence and ultimately halting emissions.
Aramark stands in the way of what could be our biggest step towards climate-healthy practices.
Over the past legislative session, Virginia Democrats in the General Assembly and State Senate have worked to erode the personal freedom and dignity of ordinary Virginians.
Altogether, in enacting the VCEA, the Commonwealth becomes the first southern state to provide a clear framework for how it would build a clean electrical grid – an accomplishment that can neither be overstated nor overlooked.
Punishing women and children for the state’s lack of concern for mental health and drug addiction is absolutely revolting and demonstrates a clear and extensive need for change.
While the University already does a lot, streamlining the career fair process will significantly improve international recruiting, and increase their likelihood of finding gainful employment.
It is highly inequitable to offer students who are in a comfortable living situation an opportunity to gain an unfair advantage while leaving behind those who are not in the same position due to geographic or socio-economic factors beyond their control.
Normal release guidelines will not be sufficient due to the pandemic and the economic crisis it has caused.
As news continuously pours in, it is difficult to find a shred of optimism within the heap of despair and understandably so.
By denying the Chinese government’s culpability in this pandemic, we allow them to avoid making the changes that are needed to handle future outbreaks more effectively.
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