As college students, juggling it all is stressful: family life, social life, school, work, and mental health. Working a part time or even full time job takes up a portion of the day that could be used for homework or unwinding. So, when some students are presented with an opportunity to make money fast with minimal work, a pyramid scheme might seem like the best method at hand.
Read MoreOn September 1, Texas passed an anti-aborton law, S. B. 8 which makes it illegal for people to have an abortion after six weeks. This law is in total contrast to the Supreme Court’s ruling in the landmark case of Roe v. Wade which protects a person’s choice to have an abortion.
Read MoreThrough this past year, remote learning has been the most common, if not the only, option for schools across the country to continue teaching through a global pandemic. Students have complained about this method of learning for reasons such as not being able to make social connections, troubles with ability to retain information, professors not replying in time to questions, or simply the eye strains that come with sitting in front of a device.
Read MoreAs students return to campus and in-person instruction, one thing that has followed is the return of parties. Parties are a hotspot for the transmission of COVID-19 and many students believe it is unfair to those attending in-person classes who don’t want their learning to be compromised.
Read MoreAs a college student, the thought of textbooks being expensive has probably popped into your mind at one time or another. Along with this thought, many wonder why something that is so vital to education is also so costly. Many students also believe that textbooks are inaccessible due to their high prices.
Read MoreAs the Fall semester kicks off at Sonoma State, students have returned to campus. However, along with the return of students on campus and in the dorms, is an increased risk of potential COVID-19 cases, as well.
Read MoreThere are many stereotypes of sorority girls in popular media, such as that they are rich “daddy’s girls”, shallow, are party girls, etc. There may be some individuals who embody the stereotypes; however, there are many hard-working people who want to defeat the negative stereotypes.
Read MoreAfter a year and a half away from campus due to the pandemic, SSU student workers experience a bittersweet relationship between working at an on campus facility and being a student.
Read MoreOn April 24, a protest titled “Unite For Freedom” was organized in London, England to show objection towards the current public health precautions such as lockdowns. They were also protesting against COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine passports. Thousands of people attended this protest and some attendees were seen wearing the yellow Star of David symbol in the form of pins or printed designs on clothing with the phrase, “No COVID Certificates” written in the star.
Read MoreNatural Ecosystems include all of the resources that humans have today. The life that lives in the soil and in the natural environment has sustained planet earth since life began to formulate. Nature doesn’t just include natural resources, ecosystems are what create diverse habitats for all living creatures. It is our social responsibility to protect our environment in order to create a habitable, hospitable, survivable world for all living organisms.
Read MoreAt the end of March and the beginning of April, the French Senate approved a new amendment that would ban Muslim women who are younger than 18-years-old from wearing their hijabs in public. Following that, another amendment was approved soon after, banning parents from participating in school activities with their children if they too are wearing religious clothing, such as hijabs. However, both amendments are still required to be approved by the National Assembly before becoming law.
Read MoreDisney Parks announced that it is changing its employee dress code policy to be more inclusive for a more diverse workforce. Disney said, “our new approach provides greater flexibility with respect to forms of personal expression surrounding gender-inclusive hairstyles, jewelry, nail styles, and costume choices; and allowing appropriate visible tattoos.” According to Disney, more freedom of expression will create a more authentic environment overall. This push by Disney to make a more inclusive working environment is part of a bigger goal to better represent the unique backgrounds of guests and employees through Disney experiences.
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