Stop the sexual harassment jokes in the media
April 19, 2019
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
Illinois hails Alma Otter for potential mascot
By Ben Chapman
March 4, 2019
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I’m a townie who has been forced to watch this mascot debate for, well, as long as it has been happening. And now, I’m ready for it to end. In the time since Chief Illiniwek was retired, new mascot proposals have been floating receiving mostly lukewarm responses. Among the ideas floated are the â€...
University needs to rethink mental health infrastructure
January 15, 2019
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I am a transfer student here at the University, and I love this school. When I think about how universities grapple with the mental health epidemic affecting students, I consider my experiences at two universities in my college career. Uniting both my experiences is the inescapable presence of mental...
Increase alcohol awareness on campus
By Mark Myers
December 26, 2018
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One of the most enticing things about coming to college was the freedom I gained by moving away from my family at home. Being able to do as you please without the repercussions that may come from your parents seems great at first. However, being away from support structures can have negative consequences...
University should seek more multicultural counselors
December 24, 2018
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Having multicultural competence is beneficial for both counselors and students as it will help better aid a diverse group of people. One study notes there is a plethora of European American counselors compared to races such as Latino/Latina, African American and Asian counselors. This could be concerning...
