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Amazon Can Become A Monopoly If Left Unchecked

In 2017, one might’ve thought that the entire internet was in shambles. For four hours on Feb. 28, the world was devoid of Netflix,...

The USPS Is Under Presidential Assault

The United States Postal Services’ plight began long before the Trump administration denied it emergency funds.  In 2006, the Republican-led U.S. Congress passed the Postal...

Goya Foods’ President Has Free Speech Rights, Just Like Those Boycotting His Brand

Robert Unanue—president of Goya Foods—praised President Donald J. Trump at a White House event last month.  “We're all truly blessed, at the same time, to...

Stop Supporting Abusers In The Music Industry

It’s not easy saying this as a music and concert lover, but the music industry is not a safe place for a lot of...

The Challenges Of Becoming An Adult

There isn’t a set definition of what it means to be an adult. People think it’s easy and fun, but that depends on the...

Your Religion Has No Business In My Uterus

Birth control is a vital aspect of sexual health and the overall wellness of many women.  Whether to regulate menstrual cycles, ease period cramps, prevent...
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Liberty City Needs To Be Its Own Municipality For Change To Occur

We’ve all heard the sayings: the “squeaky wheel gets the oil” or “closed mouths don’t get fed.” Until the residents of unincorporated Liberty City have...

Why We Need To Defund The Police And What That Means

It seems like everytime we turn on the television or scroll through social media, there’s another horrific headline about someone being killed by a...

The Whitewashing Of America’s Educational Curriculum

In recent months, a historic wave of protests have erupted as a result of the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and...

Without Justice, Black Lives Can’t Thrive In Peace

Power, injustice, and brutality. These three words all have something in common; they are emblems of a monumental issue that is prevalent in today’s...

Alcohol Isn’t The Way To Cope With The Pandemic

Increased isolation and uncertainty have led to higher levels of stress, and in turn, some people have turned to less healthy ways to cope. In...

My Students Taught Me The Gift Of Perseverance

In early February, I pitched an idea to The Reporter about a piece on 17-year-old Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg.  As an environmental biologist, it...
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