Independence was won by all
July 4, 2019
On October 17, 1781, the combined French and Continental forces, numbering about 17,000, defeated the British army at Yorktown, Virginia, and effectively ended the American war for independence. The loss of so many soldiers and war materials diminished British popular support for the war against the...
LGBTQIA community needs better mental health resources
By Kaylee Smith
May 5, 2019
Did you know LGBTQIA students are over three times more likely than hetero-normative students to commit suicide? But, where is the help needed for these students? What if I told you that this risk could be drastically reduced? Much of the reason for the lack of funding and attention given to these ...
University politics impede aid to students with mental health issues
May 4, 2019
Most people have to manage difficult mental health situations at some or many points in their life — especially students in higher education institutions. Here’s what we know: 1. Universities have mental health treatment resources for students. (Yay!) 2. These resources are over capacity....
Illini Gadget Garage helps reduce waste
April 27, 2019
Now more than ever, the future of this world depends enormously on how we manage waste. Neglecting the issues of waste management have resulted in serious health and environmental consequences. Since the past decade, the problem of managing rapidly growing e-waste has become grave concern worldwide....
Stop the sexual harassment jokes in the media
April 19, 2019
Using comedy as a way to cope with life’s challenges is a technique many people utilize. However, even though comedy is a good aspect of all media, including TV shows, there can be down sides. When TV producers, writers and actors use sexual harassment as a joke, they are furthering an injustice....
All students should pursue teaching certificates
April 13, 2019
As a now retired certified physics and chemistry teacher from the Chicago Public Schools, I have sadly noticed numbers of college graduates with bachelors degrees, from psychology to business, working as baristas or cashiers in establishments such as Starbucks or McDonalds for about $10.00 per hour....
Energy needs to remain affordable
By Julie Vahling, Ron Tabaczynski, Mark Biel
April 12, 2019
The future of energy policy in Illinois could soon be here. The major utilities, clean energy proponents and others are all pushing legislation at the state Capitol that could greatly impact how we receive energy in our homes and businesses around the state. As the debate continues this spring, we ...
Autism Speaks doesn’t help autistic people
By Grace Hart
April 5, 2019
Autism Speaks is one of the most terrible and disgraceful nonprofits in existence. Pardon my bluntness, but as one of the many autistic people currently suffering through Autism Awareness Month, I see it as my social responsibility to inform you all of how appalling and harmful this charity has historically...
Entertainers and athletes are overpaid
By Joe Bialek
March 31, 2019
One of the most disturbing facts about our capitalist nation is the misappropriation of funds directed to the salaries of entertainers. Everyone should agree the value an athlete, movie star, talk-show host, team-owner, etc. brings to the average citizen is very small. Granted, they do offer a minuscule...
The Democratic Party is going in the wrong direction
March 30, 2019
I believe that I speak for many Democrats when I tell you I don't like some of the directions the National Democratic Party is taking. I would like the Party to be more like it was in the 1960s, when it focused primarily on the bread-and-butter and kitchen-table issues that affect about 90 percent...
Stop overuse of antibiotics on farms
March 13, 2019
There are many issues with meat production that influence people to become vegans or vegetarians, but one we don’t talk about often enough is the misuse of antibiotics that takes place on factory farms. Though normally seen as a modern-day blessing, the handling of antibiotics is a serious issue...
Send Illinois items for elementary school project
By Vika
March 5, 2019
Dear people of the great state of Illinois, Hello! I am a third-grade student in northern Virginia. In third grade, we do state projects, and I have chosen your state! I am very excited to learn more about the great state of Illinois as I work on my project. Some of the information that we get...
